If you’ve never tried this Japanese fruit, we need to talk (or more so, you need to read). What is “Nashi”? (梨・なし) Nashi, otherwise known as an Asian pear, is a personal favorite snack of mine. But, before I get carried away making you question your […]
In the heart of Japan’s countryside, on the southernmost main island, a unique culinary experience awaits! Arigato Travel has recently had the pleasure of interviewing Prairie Stuart-Wolff, the founder of Mirukashi Salon – which offers five-day introspective culinary and cultural sessions in the Japanese countryside. Originally […]
Picture this: waking up on a morning, getting ready for the day and heading to the kitchen to cook with Japanese Green Tea. Yes you read it correctly folks – cooking with Japanese green tea. Whether it be Hojicha, Matcha, Sencha, Gyokuro (to name a few) […]
Nagoya is home to plenty of great food and interesting sights and we already wrote a dedicated article about it! There is a lot to taste and today we’re going to bring you with us on a trip to discover some of the tasty things to […]
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the best places to be for foodies. The busiest city in the country, it’s lit by neon lights, has high skyscrapers, and a historic and religious touch because of its famous Meiji Shinto Shrine (and plenty of […]
Today we are thrilled to introduce you to Tokyo Kimono Shoes today, a company that gives new life to old kimonos by using them to create beautiful and unique shoes. With a shop located and made by craftsmen in Tokyo, the business is continuously achieving success […]
Halloween in Japan is a unique experieince and the best place to participate in in Shibuya, Tokyo! Get all the details for 2018 Halloween right here!
As October draws near, the spooky season is creeping around the corner, as stores and streets start getting into the festive spirit with Halloween decorations. While not a traditional holiday in Japan, Halloween has found its place as a vibrant and colorful event, with many people […]
Ibaraki, located northeast of Tokyo, is filled with abundant nature and is home to some famous Japanese staples, such as natto (fermented soybeans), chestnuts, and melons. Mostly known for its gardens, Ibaraki is blessed with fertile land and abundant waters that allows this prefecture to offer […]
When it comes to alcoholic beverages in Japan, sake is undoubtedly the oldest and most popular example. When we hear the word ‘sake’ we generally think of rice wine which is known as nihonshu in Japanese, as the word ‘sake’ simply refers to alcohol in general. […]