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Shimane
2026-06-30

Epic fail in Shimane love fortune hunting! Tamatsukuri Onsen legend: Feed koi to find your perfect match!?

Is my fate in love being intercepted halfway…? Could this be a sign that I’m destined to stay single forever?!

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Must-buy for love seekers! The romantic legend of Tamatsukuri Onsen’s “Love Wish Powder”

Why feed koi? Because in Japanese, “koi” (carp) and “koi” (love) sound exactly the same! Legend says that at the “Koi-Kuru Well” in Tamatsukuri Onsen, if you buy a pack of “Love Wish Powder” and feed it to the koi, and they eat it, it means good romance is coming your way.

Single life incoming? A heartbreaking failed test at Tamatsukuri Onsen

Dreams were big, reality hit hard. I went in full of hope… and totally failed! The moment I threw the feed, the koi didn’t get a single bite. It was all intercepted by ducks. Watching the ducks happily feast while the koi got nothing… is this a sign I’m destined to stay single?

Next time you go love-hunting in Shimane, be quick, precise, and ruthless when feeding. And always watch out for those sneaky ducks!

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