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Guide of the Month October 2019: Yoshie from Kyoto
I have been working with Arigato Japan since May 2019. Sharing Japanese food and culture with people from all over the world has been the most rewarding experience.
Macho Bar, a bar themed around Macho Men in Kyoto
Japan is famous for weird and wacky restaurant themes, but this one is sure to carry weight. Macho Cafes or Macho Bars have recently become popular amongst locals and foreigners alike. Although it is quite pricey, you can experience Magic Mike-esque evening with muscley eye-candy.
Golden Gai, a Cozy Bar Hopping Experience
There are places in the world that just drag you in, and this is certainly one of them. The first time I visited Golden Gai four years ago, I just couldn’t contain my excitement while looking forward to exploring all the bars in the area. We only walked around talking about how we needed to improve our Japanese skills so we could step foot into one of those amazing establishments one day.
Yokohama: a City You Must Visit During Your Trip to Japan!
Accessible via train from Tokyo (only 30 min from Shibuya), Yokohama is full of activities for families, friends, couples and even solo travelers. Whether you like to visit and learn new aspects of Japanese culture, lighten your wallet and go shopping, eat to your heart’s content, or Kanpai (cheers) with locals using your best Japanese, there is definitely something for everyone.
Recommended Foodie Events in Tokyo – November 2019
Are you in Tokyo in November? Check out our top three recommended foodie happenings in Tokyo this month.
Yaki-imo: the perfect taste of Autumn
Let’s get this straight—yaki-imo is not your grandma’s butter-and-sour-cream, heart-attack-inducing, cholesterol bomb. Unlike traditional baked potatoes in the West that do everything to mask the bland flavor of your standard potato, yaki-imo is a call to simplicity, and the beauty it reveals….
Interview with Kei Yuzawa, Sharing Japanese Calligraphy Around the World
Today we are really excited to tell you more about our brand-new food tour in Tokyo, which includes a traditional calligraphy experience with experts! To do so, let us introduce the great people at ConveyJapan, who organize the calligraphy class.
Guide of the Month September 2019: Asami from Tokyo
I have been working in Arigato Japan since 2017. The thing I love about being a tour guide is meeting people from all over the world, and sharing Japanese culture with people who visit Japan. I also have a special interest in Sake, and I love to explain how to pair sake and food together.
Discovering the Savory Side of Harajuku, Tokyo
TRAVELING HONEYBIRD: Discovering the Savory Side of Harajuku, Tokyo Author: Jean Harajuku has been growing to be one of the most popular parts of Tokyo for tourists to visit as well as a metropolis for today’s youth to express themselves through vibrant, kawaii fashion, sweets, and […]
23 Exciting Things to Do in Osaka, Japan
TWO WANDERING SOLES: 23 Exciting Things to Do in Osaka, Japan Author: Katie Diederichs Katie from Two Wandering Soles shares a list of 23 things you can do while visiting Osaka, including a day trip to Hiroshima, exploring the retro Shinsekai neighborhood, and joining Arigato Travel’s Osaka […]