Located in the eastern part of Yamaguchi Prefecture, Iwakuni City is only a 1 hour train journey away from Hiroshima station, 3 hour train journey from Kyoto and a 1h 45m flight from Tokyo. Mostly known for its Kintaikyo Bridge, which is one of the most […]
Japan is a country with rich culture and beautiful nature that provides endless exciting activities. As there are so many places to go and things to do in Japan, we want to help you plan which activities to include on your next trip. From relaxing experiences […]
If you regularly follow the Arigato Japan blog, you’ll know that Bokksu is one of their amazing partners, and if you’ve seen my Holiday Japan Inspired Gift Guide for Christmas 2021 blog post, you’ll know how much I love this company. I’ve known about Bokksu for […]
Our team had the opportunity to visit the Nikko Style Nagoya hotel a few weeks ago and it was amazing! That’s why we’d like to offer our readers the opportunity to discover more about this unique accommodation in Nagoya! Thank you for your time today! Could […]
Japan is renowned for its fresh and delicious seafood. Every year winter marks the start of crab season, where unlike any other fish, crustacean, or shellfish, crab becomes the dominant flavor of seafood. Crab season occurs from November to March, becoming widely available in fish markets, […]
Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Jennifer Onishi, an amazing guide in the Kyoto/Shiga area of Japan. We went on one of her incredible tours in the great city of Ōtsu and had a wonderful time. She just joined our team and we’d love to […]
I think that most people would agree that the best part of Christmas—besides spending time with our loved ones—is the exchange of gifts. Personally, I love looking at someone I’ve given a gift to and seeing their face light up with happiness, it’s the best feeling. […]
PAIGE MINDS THE GAP: Virtually Visit the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, Japan Author: Paige Watts For almost 90 years, Tsukiji has been the marketplace for merchants selling fresh fish, seafood, vegetables, produce, and more. The market focuses on supplies for restaurants and retail stores, but […]
One of the best things about traveling to Japan is the local food. The wide variety of Japanese dishes and their use of healthy ingredients make it a unique cuisine. The most famous Japanese dish is sushi, but there are many more delicious foods to offer–so […]
Japan is well known for its amazing food culture lifestyle. One of the most popular foods both all over the world and in Japan is shrimp. As people may already know, Japan is an island. Different seafood species such as shrimp are more accessible and important […]