March 2020

A Taste of Okinawa to Bring Home
March 30, 2020  By Rae DeFrane 

Okinawa, with its turquoise seas and white sand beaches, touches the heart of anyone who visits. Whether you’re strolling down Kokusai Dori or you’re dipping your feet in the seas of Ishigaki, you want to take a slice of the Okinawan lifestyle back to reality. While Kariyushi (Okinawan aloha shirts) and island made jewelry are lovely baubles, I have found that the best way to show those back home how wonderful a culture is, is to bring back a little taste of their local delicacies…

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8 Tokyo Off the Beaten Path Experiences
March 29, 2020  By admin 

OTTS WORLD: 8 Tokyo Off the Beaten Path Experiences Author: Sherry Tokyo is the largest city in the world with 37 million people roaming its streets. It’s full of culture, food, art, shopping, and entertainment everywhere you look. If you are a tourist there, it’s hard […]

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Hanami, the Fleetingness of Beauty in a Year of Crisis
March 19, 2020  By Norma 

Memories of fleeting beauty and friendship. All the more important to think about wonderful past experiences and look forward to future chances when this difficult time is behind us. MEMORIES: We laughed and shared stories, talking for hours and hours under the soft rain of sakura petals. It was like a scene straight out of a fairy tale, and a smile comes across my face whenever I recall it….

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Hiroshima, Hidden Gem of the Sake World
March 17, 2020  By Rob Bailey 

The town of Saijo in Hiroshima is home to eight Sake breweries and is where much of the sought-after soft water is sourced along with other locally produced ingredients. The winter weather experienced in Saijo also makes it an ideal site for Sake brewing…

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10 Must-See Places in Uji, Kyoto for Tea Lovers – Part 3
March 16, 2020  By admin 

T CHING: 10 Must-See Places in Uji, Kyoto for Tea Lovers – Part 3 Author: Kei Nishida If you’re looking to simplify your experience in Uji and meet fellow food and tea lovers, Kei Nishida recommends Arigato Japan’s Matcha Kyoto Green Tea Tour, which focuses on […]

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Shimbashi Hidden Gems Food Tour
March 14, 2020  By admin 

KANTAN JAPAN: Shimbashi Hidden Gems Food Tour Author: Julian Come and join Kantan Japan for a guided tour around Shimbashi in Tokyo—thanks to Arigato Japan Food Tours—to try out some of the best dishes the city has to offer!   BACK TO MEDIA PAGE

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TOKYO, JAPAN: A FIRST TIME GUIDE
March 11, 2020  By admin 

THE TRAVELING BLONDIE: Tokyo, Japan: A First Time Guide Author: Nichole Nichole from The Traveling Blondie compiles a very detailed list of things to know when visiting Tokyo for the first time. She suggest a lot of various—and unique—activities, and recommends Arigato Japan Food Tours as […]

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Sugamo, The Local Food and Culture Adventure For Everyone
March 5, 2020  By Norma 

My experience taking Arigato Japan’s Food, Culture and Calligraphy Tour in Sugamo felt like a breath of fresh air. After living in Tokyo for almost five years, it is always fun to get to know places that still have that local feeling. Read more about our Sugamo Foodie adventures…

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Sakura and Matcha: A Perfect Match for Spring
March 5, 2020  By Kady Potter 

On the one hand, there’s sakura: sweet pink flowers, light and subtle. And on the other hand, you’ve got matcha: the green tea with a rich, earthy scent and taste.So put your hands together for the epic seasonal flavor that is sakura matcha!

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TOKYO SMALL BUSINESS ROUND-UP
March 4, 2020  By admin 

BIKU DESIGNS: Tokyo Small Business Round-up Author: Victoria Biku Designs shares a round-up of small businesses in Tokyo who are trading online, including Arigato Japan. Support them by buying vouchers, ordering takeout, learning with them online or taking advantage of their online offers.   BACK TO […]

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