One of the more popular ways to celebrate the start of the spring season in Japan is to try traditional foods and beverages, as with any festival season, But one Japanese drink you may not be overly familiar with is Amazake. So what is Amazake and why is it so delicious and popular?
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While traveling in Japan, hotels and inns are very commonly the accommodation of choice. While Airbnb, log cabins, and other lodging options have grown steadily more popular, there are still many reasons people choose to stay in a hotel. One of the main reasons is that […]
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Welcome back to our Japanese Whisky series! Last time, we went over some of the highest-quality companies of whisky distillers in Japan that you might not have known about. While Suntory and Nikka have far and away the most significant share of sales in Japan, they’re […]
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Welcome back to our Japanese Whisky series! In case you missed the first entry, we talked about the history of Japanese whisky, including how it came to Japan, what type of whisky it typically is, how best to enjoy it, and more! I highly recommend you […]
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In addition to our travel business and our online experiences, we at Arigato Travel have launched a new brand! Arigato Team Building! As we all know, our way of life has changed quite rapidly within the last few years. Due to the pandemic, many jobs transitioned […]
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If you’re an alcohol or liquor lover, when you think of Japan you almost always think of Japanese rice wine, or saké. However, saké isn’t the only thing Japan has to offer in this regard. Quietly increasing in popularity in the background over the last few […]
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Thank you for your time today! I’m excited for myself and our readers to learn more about Hikari Miso! I personally love Miso, but it tends to surprise people when I tell them that Miso Soup is one of my favorite foods. I can definitely appreciate […]
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Everyone knows sushi. If you asked anyone in the world to name Japan’s most famous dish, most people would respond with sushi without any hesitation. You may consider yourself to be a sushi connoisseur, but did you know about all of these different types of sushi […]
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Though travel is slowing starting to return, online experiences are still a great way to cure your case of wanderlust! Or at least lessen the symptoms until you can go on that dream trip to Japan.
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Mt. Fuji: the mountain is synonymous with the country. It is one of the most popularly photographed and artistically depicted mountains in the entire world, rivaled only by the tallest mountain on the planet, Mt. Everest. But what makes this mountain on the island nation of Japan so special?…
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