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Each Store Offers Different Items⁉ Don Quijote in TokyoDon Quijote is a discount store known for its incredibly low prices. The first store opened in 1989 in Fuchu, Tokyo, and now there are over 600 stores in Japan and over 100 stores overseas, including related stores. In addition to selling various Japanese goods, they also offer discounts for visitors to Japan. They sell suitcases at affordable prices, making them a reliable ally if you end up buying too many souvenirs in Japan and your luggage becomes too heavy. Moreover, the items sold vary significantly at each store because Don Quijote ...
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Handmade Japanese and Western confectionery AkizukiA Japanese and Western confectionery shop located in Takegawa-cho, Hokuto City that is loved by locals. The owner himself makes delicious cakes and desserts using local ingredients. ✨ The showcase inside the store is lined with cute cakes, dumplings, steamed buns, and more. A Japanese and Western confectionery shop loved by locals with a warm and homely atmosphere. Japanese sweets(Yonpachi Dango, Kusa Mochi, Kashiwa Mochi, Kaikoma Monaka, Sekihan, Offering Mochi, Offering Dango, Kiri Mochi, Issho Mochi) Western sweets(Yonpachi pudding, cake,...
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Table of ContentsDissemination that only a company based in Hiroshima can provideAugust 6th every year is Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Day. Many origami cranes are dedicated to the Atomic Bomb Child statue, which is modeled after a girl who continued to weave origami cranes to pray for her recovery. The author, who was born and raised in the eastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture, has been conscious of this day ever since he was a child. For example, August 6th was the day during the summer vacation, but it was designated as a day to go to school to watch movies, listen to lectures, and learn about pea...
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Table of ContentsWhat is Tako Town?Tako Town is located in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture, on the Hokuso Plateau, to the east of Narita Airport, Japan's main gateway. Along the Kuriyama River that runs through the center of town, visitors are greeted by the beautiful rural landscape and the Hydrangea Promenade, where they can enjoy seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, and cosmos. The fertile soil produces agricultural products that are "the blessings of Tako that bring happiness," such as Tako rice, which has been crowned the best-tasting rice in Japan, and Yamato p...
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Table of ContentsLocally produced craft beer made with plenty of Tomioka ingredientsThis store has been certified as a "Gunma Local Production for Local Consumption Promotion Store." Therefore, there are unique beers made with seasonal ingredients, such as beers made with ginger or kiwi from Tomioka. With the idea of using local ingredients and enlivening the local area, the store owner tries to use ingredients from areas close to Tomioka City without wasting anything. For example, yuzu -Japanese lime- beer uses 50 kg of rind and fruit juice, and is designed to bring out the flavor of the ingr...
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A factory that has been making rubber products for 90 years.The factory that currently makes SPINGLE sneakers was inherited from the parent company and has been in the same location for over 90 years. The location is Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture, located in the southeastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture. The image was borrowed from the website of Fuchu City Hall, Hiroshima Prefecture, and translated into English. In addition to SPINGLE Co., Ltd, Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture is home to manufacturing companies that make furniture, woodworking, and industrial products, as well as their hea...
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Table of ContentsSP-110 -Standard model-SP-110 is SPINGLE's standard model and brand icon. If you are wearing SPINGLE for the first time, this is a sneaker that you should definitely try. The shoelaces not only vary in color but also in weave to match the color of the shoe itself. These sneakers are made with attention to detail. SP-110 is a low-cut sneaker with a rolled-up sole design, and is characterized by the use of kangaroo leather for the upper. Kangaroo leather is thin and supple, but very durable. Even if your sneakers are brand new, they will adapt to your feet the moment you put the...
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Table of Contentsrolled-up soleSPINGLE's distinctive feature is its rolled-up sole silhouette. This is a new limited edition design for spring/summer 2024. This model has a rolled-up sole design using cotton for the upper. Please see the blue sole in the photo. The blue outsole is shaped to wrap around the entire shoe. This rolled-up sole design was born in the early days of the SPINGLE brand and has now become a SPINGLE icon. Today, we still sometimes use rolled-up sole designs on various types of sneakers. Among them, the SP-110, a rolled-up sole sneaker made of kangaroo leather, is a long-s...
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Table of ContentsWhat is SPINGLE? SPINGLE is a handmade sneaker brand founded in 2002. The company's head office and factory are located in Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture, where craftsmen manufacture sneakers every day. More than 20 years have passed since its birth, and SPINGLE is loved by many fans. They are known for their unique fans, including collectors who have an eye for limited edition colors and reprints, and repeat customers who always buy the same pair of sneakers. SPINGLE releases new types of shoes one after another, but there are some models whose designs have not changed sinc...
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History of peach growing in Okayama Okayama's nationally renowned "brand fruit" is characterized by its elegant white skin and elegant sweetness.Okayama's ``white peach'' stands out as a high-quality fruit for gift giving. Okayama's white peach was born in the Meiji period, originating from the peaches "Tianjin Suimitsu" and "Shanghai Suimitsu" that were imported from China during the Meiji period. Thanks to the efforts of Masuta Koyama, the ``father of fruit cultivation'' in Okayama, and Jugoro Okubo, who created the white peach, beautiful white peaches with an elegant sweetness are still pro...
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