Spring, or haru (春) in Japanese, occurs during the months of March, April and May. The last frost disappears as nature comes back to life in colors of green and pink. Cherry blossoms will bloom as the season’s greatest delight, welcoming in milder weather. Spring may […]
Our team had the opportunity to travel to the Lake Biwa area and, with no surprise, the scenery was breathtaking, BUT not only that. The food was also amazing… which is for us, as foodies, the best part of traveling around Japan. Today we’re going to […]
If you visit Japan during the spring season, it is always breathtaking to go view the cherry blossoms (さくら or sakura) in their full radiance. Of course, it is a great experience to go to Hanami (花見) and enjoy a scenic picnic under these pink floral […]
LOOK-TRAVELS: Arigato Travel partners with Tourism Shizuoka Japan for more off-the-beaten-path experiences Author: Look-Travels Staff Arigato Travel and Tourism Shizuoka Japan (TSJ) have successfully worked together for over 4 years to provide inbound travelers with authentic, local experiences in Shizuoka Prefecture. However, since this area is […]
TRAVEL DAILY NEWS: Arigato Travel partners with Tourism Shizuoka Japan for more off-the-beaten-track experiences Author: Vicky Karantzavelou Arigato Travel and Tourism Shizuoka Japan (TSJ) have been working successfully together for more than 4 years, and have started a project together to promote Shizuoka Prefecture to foreign […]
Tochigi 栃木 is a land-locked prefecture in Japan’s Kanto region that is north of Tokyo and home to numerous world-renowned tourist spots and idyllic towns. Moreover, it is also a perfect destination when it comes to culinary tourism as the prefecture is blessed with farm-fresh produce […]
We all know that tea is very healthy and the most popular beverage in Japan as many people love it. Green tea is often consumed with Japanese meals; however, you may not realize that because there are different types of green tea, each tea is typically […]
Nestled comfortably at the foot of Mt. Fuji, Gotemba City is a friendly community that practises a relaxed lifestyle and enjoys the natural bounty of the mountain. An easy trip out of Tokyo, the city’s reputation for using locally sourced ingredients in their daily life makes […]
“Good seasons start with good beginnings” – Sparky Anderson Had to reschedule your trip to Japan? Maybe you want to know the best time to reschedule? Want to put some items on the bucket list? If you are reading these lines, then it may be time […]
We talked to FRANK, the amazing Ramen expert from 5amRamen about his knowledge and appreciation of all things RAMEN — including instant Ramen… we wanted to know the best versions out there to try! Here are his delicious recommendations. Is there anything better than instant ramen […]