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DeidaraBotchi

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I'm #DeidaraBotchi.

A Hōjicha Parfait that’s bigger than me!

#RoastedGreenTea #Hojicha #ほうじ茶 #TokusenTsujiriParfait #特選都路里パフェ
#GionTsujiri #祇園辻利
#Gion #祇園
#HigashiyamaKu #東山区
#Kyoto #京都
#Japan #JapanTravel #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#NeedleFelt #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

At the Gion Main Store of Gion Tsujiri.
In the back on the left is a matcha-flavoured special Tsujiri Parfait,
And in the front on the right is a Hōjicha-flavoured special Tsujiri Parfait.

November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM

DeidaraBotchi

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I'm #DeidaraBotchi.

I’ve come to the limited-time “Brain-Juicing Bathhouse ( Nōjiru Sentō )”🧠✨

#脳汁銭湯 #Kaiseiyu #改正湯 #Sento #銭湯
#Ota #OtaCity #大田区
#Tokyo #東京
#Japan #JapanTravel #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#NeedleFelt #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

At the front of the entrance of Kaiseiyu.
It is decorated for the limited-time event “Brain-Juicing Bathhouse ( Nōjiru Sentō )”.
A vivid LED curtain hangs at the front, and several colourful posters are displayed outside.

A 'Sentō' is a traditional Japanese public bathhouse (a communal bathing facility used by local residents).
It offers large shared baths and washing areas, providing a place to bathe outside one’s home.
People pay a small entry fee, and it is valued as a relaxing spot and part of long-standing Japanese bathing culture.

November 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM

DeidaraBotchi

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I'm #DeidaraBotchi.

A wild boar here, too🐗

#Zenkyoan #禅居庵
#Kyoto #京都
#Japan #JapanTravel #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#NeedleFelt #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

In front of the boar statue at Zenkyoan.
The temple was founded in 1333 and is also known as the “Inoshishi Dera (Boar Temple)” and “Marishiten-san.”
A stone statue boar stands here, and at its feet sits an omikuji holder shaped like a little boar piglet.

The temple is dedicated to the sacred hidden statue of Marici, the Buddhist deity of light and mirage.
Within the temple grounds, there are many statues and carvings of wild boars, originating from the fact that the statue of Marici is depicted riding a boar.

November 25, 2025 at 11:29 AM

DeidaraBotchi

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Today is “ #NintendoDay ”!
Have you played #KirbyAirRiders ?💨⭐

#任天堂の日
#NintendoMuseum
#Uji #宇治
#Kyoto #京都
#Japan #JapanTravel #日本

#GamePilgrimage #ゲーム聖地巡礼

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#NeedleFelt #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

In front of the signboard of the Nintendo Museum.
To the left, three green pipes from the Mario series are placed.
Above them sit a Brick Block, a Question Block, an Empty Block, and a Super Mushroom.

November 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM

DeidaraBotchi

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I'm #DeidaraBotchi.

There are lots of little boar here too🐗✨

#Zenkyoan #禅居庵
#Kyoto #京都
#Japan #JapanTravel #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#NeedleFelt #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

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In front of the boar statue at Zenkyoan.
The temple was founded in 1333 and is also known as the “Inoshishi Dera (Boar Temple)” and “Marishiten-san.”
A stone statue boar stands here, and at its feet sits an omikuji holder shaped like a little boar piglet.

The temple is dedicated to the sacred hidden statue of Marici, the Buddhist deity of light and mirage.
Within the temple grounds, there are many statues and carvings of wild boars, originating from the fact that the statue of Marici is depicted riding a boar.

November 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM

DeidaraBotchi

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I'm #DeidaraBotchi.

#HappyBirthday , #MickeyMouse and #MinnieMouse !

#Mickey #ミッキーマウス #ミッキー #Minnie #ミニーマウス #ミニー
#AmericanWaterfront #アメリカンウォーターフロント
#TokyoDisneySea #TDS #東京ディズニーシー
#Maihama #舞浜
#Urayasu #浦安
#Chiba #千葉
#Japan #JapanTravel #日本
#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#NeedleFelt #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

November 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM

DeidaraBotchi

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I'm #DeidaraBotchi.

So many little boar babies🐗✨

#Zenkyoan #禅居庵
#Kyoto #京都
#Japan #JapanTravel #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#WoolFelt #NeedleFelt
#WoolFeltTravel #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

In front of the boar statue on the left side of the Hondō (Main Hall) at Zenkyoan.
The temple was founded in 1333 and is also known as the “Inoshishi Dera (Boar Temple)” and “Marishiten-san.”
A bronze boar stands here, and at its feet sits an omikuji holder shaped like a little boar piglet.

The temple is dedicated to the sacred hidden statue of Marici, the Buddhist deity of light and mirage.
Within the temple grounds, there are many statues and carvings of wild boars, originating from the fact that the statue of Marici is depicted riding a boar.

November 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM

DeidaraBotchi

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I'm #DeidaraBotchi.

I came to Zenkyoan ⛩️

#Zenkyoan #禅居庵
#Kyoto #京都
#Japan #JapanTravel #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#WoolFelt #NeedleFelt
#WoolFeltTravel #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

In front of the #Hondō (Main hall) of Zenkyoan.
Founded in 1333, this temple is known for enshrining the secret statue of Marici, the Buddhist deity of light and mirage.
Within the temple grounds, there are many statues and carvings of wild boars, originating from the fact that the statue of Marici is depicted riding a boar.

November 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM

DeidaraBotchi

@deidarabotchi.bsky.social

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I'm #DeidaraBotchi.

Today is #ClothingDay in Japan👕
I bought so many clothes🛍️

#洋服記念日
#Japan #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#WoolFelt #NeedleFelt

In my basement workshop.
Various coloured clothes are scattered all over the floor.

November 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM

DeidaraBotchi

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I'm #DeidaraBotchi.

Today is #Pocky and #PRETZ Day in Japan!

Which flavour did everyone eat?

#PockyAndPRETZDay #PockyPRETZDay #PockyDay #PRETZDay #ポッキープリッツの日 #ポッキーの日 #プリッツの日
#Japan #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#WoolFelt #NeedleFelt
#WoolFeltTravel #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

November 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM

DeidaraBotchi

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I'm #DeidaraBotchi.

Kirby is one of my favourite characters🌟

#いい推しの日
#Kirby #カービィ
#KirbyOfTheStars #星のカービィ
#Hankyu #阪急
#OsakaUmedaStation #大阪梅田駅
#KitaKu #Kita #北区
#Osaka #大阪
#Japan #JapanTravel #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#WoolFelt #NeedleFelt
#WoolFeltTravel #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

At Osaka Umeda Station.
A blue, star-shaped outdoor sticker is placed on the floor tiles.
It shows Kirby wearing a station staff hat, holding up a whistle in one hand.

November 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM

DeidaraBotchi

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I'm #DeidaraBotchi.

#SodaDay 🥤

#炭酸ソーダの日
#KushikatsuDaruma #串かつだるま
#KushikatsuDarumaShinsaibashiBranch #串かつだるま心斎橋店
#Shinsaibashisuji #心斎橋筋
#ChūōKu #中央区
#Osaka #大阪
#Japan #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#WoolFelt #NeedleFelt
#WoolFeltTravel #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

At Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsaibashi branch.
This drink is called “Osaka-born bottled Ramune.”
The name Ramune comes from a Japanese adaptation of the English word “lemonade.”
Nowadays, it generally refers to a type of lemonade (or soda) that is bottled in a unique “Codd-neck” glass bottle sealed with a marble.

October 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM

DeidaraBotchi

@deidarabotchi.bsky.social

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I'm #DeidaraBotchi.

Where did you pick up that autumn leaf?🍁

#WaddleDee #ワドルディ
#KirbyOfTheStars #星のカービィ
#Hankyu #阪急
#OsakaUmedaStation #大阪梅田駅
#KitaKu #Kita #北区
#Osaka #大阪
#Japan #JapanTravel #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#WoolFelt #NeedleFelt
#WoolFeltTravel #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

At Osaka Umeda Station.
This is the Takarazuka Line version of the wrapped train “Kirby-go.”
Waddle Dee, wearing a station staff cap, is holding a red autumn leaf in one hand.
Hankyu Railway and Kirby, the Star are collaborating from 22 August 2025 to 17 March 2026.
Different versions of the wrapped train are also running on the Kobe Line and the Kyoto Line, each with unique designs.

October 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM

DeidaraBotchi

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I'm #DeidaraBotchi.

#NationalBlackCatDay 🐈‍⬛

#全国黒猫の日
#Bastet #バステト #ライオン猫
#OSARAGIJiro #大佛次郎
#TheOSARAGIJiroMemorialMuseum #大佛次郎記念館
#NakaKu #NakaWard #中区
#Yokohama #横浜
#Kanagawa #神奈川
#Japan #JapanTravel #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#WoolFelt #NeedleFelt
#WoolFeltTravel #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

At the OSARAGI Jiro Memorial Museum, an Egyptian statue of Bastet is displayed on the exterior wall.
OSARAGI Jiro was a versatile author who wrote popular fiction, historical novels, contemporary stories, non-fiction, new kabuki plays, and children's tales.
His notable works include The Kurama Tengu Series and The Forty-seven Rōnin.
Although he had a wife, he was famously devoted to cats, calling them his “lifelong companions.”
He affectionately referred to the Bastet statue on the wall as the “lion cat.”
It is said that he cared for no fewer than 500 cats, including strays.
Inside the museum, cat ornaments can be found everywhere, adding charm to its exhibits.

October 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM

DeidaraBotchi

@deidarabotchi.bsky.social

Hi!
I'm a #DeidaraBotchi.

Everyone, say cheese! 📸

#MetaKnight #Kirby #WaddleDee #KingDedede
#KirbyOfTheStars #星のカービィ
#PupupuFestival
#Hankyu #阪急
#HankyuSanbanGai
#OsakaUmedaStation
#KitaKu #Kita #北区
#Osaka #大阪
#Japan #JapanTravel #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#NeedleFelt #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

At the Umeda Food Hall inside Hankyu Sanban Gai, Osaka Umeda Station.
A collaboration display between Hankyu Railway and Kirby of the Stars is exhibited.
From left to right: Meta Knight as a train driver, Kirby as a conductor, a Hankyu train with a Kirby head mark, Waddle Dee as a station staff member holding a ticket, and King Dedede as a station master.

October 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM

DeidaraBotchi

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I'm a #DeidaraBotchi.

Today is #TelephoneAndTelegraphAnniversaryDay in Japan ☎️
This type of telephone is called a “ #KuroDenwa ” in Japan.
Cute!

#WanoResortHAZU #和のリゾートはづ
#Gamagōri #蒲郡市
#Aichi #愛知
#Japan #JapanTravel #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#NeedleFelt #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

At Wa no Resort HAZU.
Here, a black rotary telephone—rarely seen nowadays—is still in active use.

October 23, 2025 at 10:57 AM

DeidaraBotchi

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I'm a #DeidaraBotchi.

I’m getting sucked in by Kirby too😳

#Kirby #カービィ
#KirbyOfTheStars #星のカービィ
#Hankyu #阪急
#OsakaUmedaStation #大阪梅田駅
#KitaKu #Kita #北区
#Osaka #大阪
#Japan #JapanTravel #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#WoolFelt #NeedleFelt
#WoolFeltTravel #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

At Osaka Umeda Station.
This is the Kobe Line version of the wrapped train “Kirby-go.”
Hankyu Corporation and "Kirby Of The Stars" are collaborating from 22 August 2025 to 17 March 2026.
Different versions of the wrapped train are also running on the Takarazuka Line and the Kyoto Line, each with unique designs.

October 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM

DeidaraBotchi

@deidarabotchi.bsky.social

Hi!
I'm a #DeidaraBotchi.

#Snake !

#MetalGearSolid #MGS #メタルギアソリッド
#ShinsaibashiParco #心斎橋PARCO
#ChūōKu #中央区
#Osaka #大阪
#Japan #JapanTravel #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#WoolFelt #NeedleFelt
#WoolFeltTravel #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

At the Metal Gear Solid pop-up store in Shinsaibashi PARCO.

A large display panel is showcased, featuring (from left to right) Snake from MGS, Raiden from MGS2, Snake from MGS3, Snake from MGS4, Snake from MGS Peace Walker, Snake from MGSV Ground Zeroes, Snake from MGSV The Phantom Pain, and Snake from MGS Δ.

October 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM

DeidaraBotchi

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Hi!
I'm #DeidaraBotchi.

I saw the #Destroyer #Yūdachi at the #KawasakiPortFestival !

#護衛艦 #ゆうだち
#JapanMaritimeSelfDefenseForce #JMSDF #海上自衛隊
#川崎みなと祭り
#HigashiŌgishima #東扇島
#KawasakiKu #Kawasaki #川崎
#Kanagawa #神奈川
#Japan #JapanTravel #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#NeedleFelt #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

At the No.4 berth, Higashi-Ōgishima Foreign Trade Wharf.

The Kawasaki Port Festival took place, and as part of the event, the JMSDF’s Destroyer Yūdachi (DD-103) was open to the public.

October 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM

DeidaraBotchi

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Hi!
I'm #DeidaraBotchi.

See you again, Italia-chan! 🇮🇹✨

#EXPO2025Forever #万博ロス
#ItaliaChan #イタリアちゃん
#ItalyPavilion #イタリア館
#SavingLivesZone #セービングゾーン
#Expo2025Osaka #Expo2025 #万博
#Yumeshima #夢洲
#KonohanaKu #此花区
#Osaka #大阪
#Japan #JapanTravel #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#NeedleFelt #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

October 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM

DeidaraBotchi

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I'm a #DeidaraBotchi.

Twinning!

#ExpoShuttle #万博シャトル #MYAKUMYAKUGo #ミャクミャク号 #MYAKUMYAKU200 #ミャクミャク200
#Expo2025OsakaKansaiJapan #Expo2025Osaka #Expo2025 #大阪関西万博 #万博
#OldSakaiHarbor #堺旧港
#KonohanaKu #此花区
#Osaka #大阪
#Japan #JapanTravel #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#NeedleFelt #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

At the pier of Old Sakai Harbor.
Inside the EXPO shuttle MYAKUMYAKU-go 200 boat, which carries the official Expo 2025 design.
Four plush Deity MYAKU-MYAKU toys and Sanrio collaboration plushies — Kuromi, My Melody, Cinnamoroll and Hangyodon — are seated on the seats.

October 16, 2025 at 8:48 AM

DeidaraBotchi

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I'm #DeidaraBotchi.

My dress, face, and goodies are now on display by the window at Embroidery Shop “CdeB” (@cdeb_sanshin)!
Come and have a look!! 🧵✨

#CdeB #EmbroideryShop
#Shitaderamachi #下寺町
#TennōjiKu #天王寺区
#Osaka #大阪
#Japan #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#NeedleFelt #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

At Embroidery Shop “CdeB,” operated by Sanshin Co., Ltd. (@sanshinemb, 2-4-28 Shitaderamachi, Tennōji-Ku, Osaka 543-0076, Japan).
The dress actually exhibited at Itohen No Saiten and the 55 cm balance ball cover with my embroidered face are on display.
During opening hours, visitors can also purchase the merchandise in person.

October 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM

DeidaraBotchi

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The mini hand towels!
Come and see them on 7–8 October at #OsakaCentralPublicHall !

#Embroidery #刺繍 #itohennosaiten #イトヘンノサイテン #糸_の祭典 #YOKAI #JapaneseFolkMonster #妖怪
#大阪市中央公会堂
#KitaKu #北区
#Osaka #大阪
#Japan #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#NeedleFelt #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

At Sanshin Co., Ltd.(@sanshinemb)

This is a white towel fabric handkerchief with my embroidered face in one corner.
The edge of the handkerchief is finished with a black overlock stitch in a wavy pattern.

Check them out at the venue!

Promo poster for “Itohen no Saiten”.
Copy: “Yokai, texture. Future texture. A textile Hyakki Yagyō (The Night Parade of One Hundred Japanese folk monsters).” ©︎MATSUZAWA Kureha.
Weaving machine image on the left.
Theme: YOKAI (Japanese folk monster).
Held on 7–8 Oct 2025 at Osaka Central Public Hall.
Open 13:00–20:00 (7th), 11:00–18:00 (8th).

These are Senjafuda stickers.

"Senjafuda" were originally made around the 17th–18th century, to be pasted at shrines and temples as a record of one’s visit.
Nowadays, sticking them without permission is not allowed, but instead people use them as name tags, or place them on their belongings to show spirit and determination.
Left: a vermilion design with my face and the vertical letters “DeidaraBotchi”, with a seal-like accent saying “Yōkai”.
Right: a soft gradient from vermilion to light green, with pale blue clouds, the vertical letters “DeidaraBotchi”, and seal-like accents for “Yōkai” and “Mountain’s Shadow”.

Check at the venue to see how to get these stickers!

At Sanshin Co., Ltd.(@sanshinemb)
These are embroidered face keyrings of me.

Left: my default face, with the left eye looking up left, the right eye looking down right, and my tongue sticking out playfully.
Right: a winking face.

Check them out at the venue!

October 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM

DeidaraBotchi

@deidarabotchi.bsky.social

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I'm a #DeidaraBotchi.

The keyrings are finished!
Come and see them on 7–8 October at #OsakaCentralPublicHall !

#Embroidery #刺繍 #itohennosaiten #イトヘンノサイテン #糸_の祭典 #YOKAI #JapaneseFolkMonster #妖怪
#大阪市中央公会堂
#KitaKu #北区
#Osaka #大阪
#Japan #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#NeedleFelt #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

At Sanshin Co., Ltd.(@sanshinemb)
An embroidery machine is stitching my silhouette.
What it’s being made for—well, that’s a surprise!

October 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM

DeidaraBotchi

@deidarabotchi.bsky.social

Hi!
I'm a #DeidaraBotchi.

#Senjafuda stickers!
Come and see them on 7–8 October at #OsakaCentralPublicHall !

#千社札
#itohennosaiten #イトヘンノサイテン #糸_の祭典 #YOKAI #JapaneseFolkMonster #妖怪 #HyakkiYagyō #百鬼夜行
#大阪市中央公会堂
#KitaKu #北区
#Osaka #大阪
#Japan #日本

#Nuidori #ぬい撮り
#NeedleFelt #NeedleFeltTravel
#Travel

At Sanshin Co., Ltd.(@sanshinemb)
An embroidery instruction sheet for the upper half of my face.
What it’s being made for—well, that’s a surprise!

October 1, 2025 at 9:51 AM

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