It’s so beautiful! Is it for display? Do I eat it? Questions you’re probably thinking of when passing by and seeing these colourful, painted sandwiches at a nearby convenience store, Japan. Honestly, it’s not a common sandwich you will see displayed where you’re from, but in […]
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If you happen to spot adorable sika deers in sight, then you have arrived to none other than the popular Nara prefecture. Landlocked in the Kansai region of Japan, this prefecture is home to 3 of Japan’s world heritage sites and many magnificent temples, ruins and […]
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At last, we get to wrap up our 10 reasons for the season in the most frigid season ever; Winter (fuyu (冬) in Japanese). It is very cold and dry, with temperatures reaching as low as 5°C, so it is often overlooked. Nevertheless, you can see […]
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Every country has their own twists on local sweets, and the Japanese bring forth theirs in the most simple of ways, yet it’s a one of a kind experience we should all try! Traditional Japanese sweets, also known as wagashi (和菓子) can be traced back to […]
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Steeped in years of history, a Japanese tea ceremony holds its stance as both a traditional and ceremonial way of life amongst the Japanese people. An art itself and much highly appreciated in their culture, a tea ceremony is also a way of not only just […]
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Today I want to introduce you to Alex, one of our foreign Tour Guides, and our HR and Training Manager here at Arigato Travel. Many of us wonder why foreigners decide to come live in Japan. Despite having interviewed expats in Japan before on our blog, […]
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At Section L, we won’t tell you where to end up. Only where to start. – Quite a captivating statement! Therefore, we took the opportunity to bring to you, our lovely readers, the opportunity to get to know more about this company and what they have […]
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We are so thrilled to introduce today Martin, owner of “Eighty Degrees”, a beautifully crafted, independent magazine all about tea culture! We, at Arigato Travel, are really passionate about tea, being a huge part of Japanese Culture. And because we know a lot of our readers […]
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Alright! Everything is packed. Got my passport. Let me not forget the camera to take some awesome memory shots. (Aren’t you forgetting something though?) No, I seem pretty much prepared, unless……..wait do you mean my toothbrush? Nope! Is it my sunscreen? Not even! Guess again….or in […]
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Autumn is (秋) aki in Japanese and takes place in the months of September, October and November. The temperature is moderate and the weather is considered the most pleasant and enjoyable at this time. It is an explosion of vibrant colors as the leaves turn into […]
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