Arigato Travel Weblog
Top 10 Strangest Foods You Can Find in Japan For Adventurous Foodies
The most famous Japanese foods, such as Sushi and Ramen, have spread over the world thanks to Japanese restaurants, and almost everyone is familiar with them. In fact, Japanese cuisine is much more diverse than its most popular dishes, and some Japanese dishes may seem a […]
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5 Tasty Summer Foods in Japan
Although the summer season in Japan is hot and humid, these amazing seasonal foods will definitely boost your appetite and cool you down! You can try not only typical summer ice-creams but also a variety of tasty festival food.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TOKYO: THINGS TO DO IN SEPTEMBER 2023
As summer comes to a close and autumn rolls in, September is a month with no shortage of activities. There are still many festivals and firework shows as summer wraps up, and there are even some world-class events occurring. The fun doesn’t stop as the weather […]
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Japan’s secret for everything: Fermentation in Japan
For a thousand years, the process of fermentation has been present in all civilizations, in order to preserve food for winter, make delicious varieties of snacks, and to create different types of drinks (like wine and beer). In Japan, fermentation touched and shaped many areas changing […]
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GREEN, BLACK, RED, WHITE AND YELLOW — AND MORE: AN OVERVIEW OF TEA
Most tea lovers know that all tea comes from the same plant – camellia sinensis. Whether you’re drinking green, black (also known as red), oolong, pu-erh, or yellow tea, camellia sinensis is the steeped leaf you are consuming. It can be kind of astonishing to keep […]
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Lucy Seligman of Thanks For The Meal: Your One-Stop for Japanese Cuisine: An Interview
For many people who have a keen interest in Japan, one of the underlying factors of said interest is their infatuation with Japanese cuisine. Japanese cuisine has gained exponential popularity over the years due to its wide variety, deep tradition and equally rich flavours. However, despite […]
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5 best local dishes to eat in Shimane prefecture
Shimane is located in the western part of Honshu, Japan’s main island. This region has a very long and rich history that started thousands of years ago. During the Jomon period (-13 000 to 400 before JC), the region was inhabited by hunter-gatherers and was also […]
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WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO FINDING IN JAPANESE SUPERMARKETS IN SUMMER
From icy delights to vibrant seasonal fruits, these refreshing foods are sure to bring a smile to your face and provide the perfect snack for those sunny days. In this season of matsuri and fireworks, we have created a list of must-try supermarket foods this summer. […]
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Interview With Jamie Kruse About The Tea Hut At OBSERVATORY
We are delighted to be able to interview our content writer Jamie today about her seasonal tea hut at OBSERVATORY in Belfast, Maine. Jamie is the co-founder of the art and education non-profit smudge studio and its project OBSERVATORY; directed towards inspiring curiosity and belonging to […]
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Visit to Old-Town Nagoya And an Amazing Hotel: the perfect combo!
If you read our blog regularly, you know that we love Nagoya! Even if this is not a destination that first comes to mind when planning your trip to Japan, you should definitely think about it twice. And I am not saying that because the Ghibli […]
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