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2026 Shimane Free & Easy Travel Guide | Visit the Sacred Land of Matchmaking & Mythology: 10 Must-Visit Attractions

When visiting Japan’s sacred land of matchmaking and mythology, these 10 attractions are absolutely not to be missed!

This Japanese sweet has different names across all 47 prefectures? The “Name Power Map” is sparking heated discussion!

The Name Power Map! Which one have you heard of: Imagawayaki, Obanyaki, or Kaitenyaki?

⚠️Travel Contents APP System Maintenance｜Feb 26, 2026

The Travel Contents App will undergo system maintenance on Feb 26, 2026. During the maintenance period, the following services will be temporarily unavailable.

System Maintenance

Bring the Sauna Home!? DAISO Japan Latest Bathtub Sauna Cover Is Making Waves Online

This isn’t an April Fool’s joke, nor a food cover, and definitely not a Domain Expansion—it’s a seriously launched home sauna product from Japan’s Daiso.

February 11 Izumo Soba Day: A must-eat in Shimane travel! How to enjoy Izumo Soba, one of Japan’s three major soba noodles

Izumo Soba, one of Japan’s three major soba noodles, is a must-try legendary dish when visiting Shimane Prefecture and Izumo Taisha Shrine. February 11 is also the famous “Izumo Soba Day”!

How to ride the Kurobe Gorge Scenic Railway? A Toyama departure transport guide that guarantees you won’t get lost after reading.

Kurobe, Shin-Kurobe, Unazuki, Kurobe-Unazukionsen… can’t tell these station names apart? Read this transport guide and you won’t get lost!

Have Fun Pass Facility Content Update: February 5, 2026

The Have Fun Pass facility list is updated periodically.The following facilities have been added/adjusted in this update.Don’t miss the latest facility information!

Facility Updates

Pokémon Red and Green 30th Anniversary. First look at the classic 1:1 life-size chubby Pikachu remake plus two adorable commemorative items

Original chubby Pikachu, palm-sized Pikachu, Moncolle starter trio set, plus the pop-up store event all in one overview!

Japan’s top 3 convenience stores kick off strawberry season!! LAWSON x FamilyMart x 7-ELEVEN roll out brand-new items!

Are you ready for a strawberry overload? This year, LAWSON, 7-ELEVEN, and FamilyMart are going all out, from popular sandwiches to dreamy white strawberries. With so many choices, it is pure paradise for strawberry fans! 🍓

2026 Japan Limited Lucky Bags Unboxing | McDonald’s, Mister Donut, Baskin-Robbins 31, and Nissin Cup Noodles All Included

Japan’s lucky bags are absolutely wild! A big unboxing of 4 limited-edition lucky bags. Which one offers the best value?

[Free] 2026/02 Limited Edition Wallpaper Calendar 📥

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Japan’s strawberry season is here! 8 super-popular strawberry varieties you can buy with confidence!

Too many Japanese strawberry varieties and not sure how to choose? This article brings together 8 popular Japanese strawberries and shows you how to pick based on sweetness, acidity, and texture, so buying strawberries is no longer overwhelming!