Arigato Travel Weblog
What’s Happening in Tokyo: Things to do in August 2023
August may be the hottest month in Tokyo but the fun times filled with colorful yukata, skilled performers, and mesmerizing music does not stop! This month includes one of the most important Buddhist holidays in Japan called Obon, an annual remembrance of one’s ancestors, making many […]
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GET TO KNOW OUR GUIDES: Interview with Sae, the Multifaceted Kyoto Tour Guide
Today we’d like to introduce you to one of our team members, Sae, who has taken an unconventional career path in the heart of Japan. From being a makeup artist to evolving into a cultural guide, Sae’s journey is marked by rich experiences and passion for […]
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TALKING TEA WITH TEA SPECIALIST KYLE WITTINGTON
Kyle Wittington is a dedicated chajin (tea person) with wide-ranging skills and interests in tea ceremony and practice. He not only makes tea, but also creates tea related textiles, stages public tea events and even hosts a tea reading group online. For today’s interview, we enjoyed […]
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Senbei: bite into the wonderful world of Japanese rice crackers!
Crispy, crunchy, can be savoury or sweet. What am I referring to? The Japanese Senbei that is! Brings back memories of 2018 where I made an awesome Japanese friend on campus, who then gave me Japanese snacks to enjoy before she headed back home. Among these […]
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5 Fantastic Seaside Destinations Around Japan
It’s a given that Japan has some amazing seaside locations that every tourist should check out since it is an island. Scattered around the country, you’ll find beaches, coastlines, bays, and more, each unique in its own way and with a good reason to visit. Here, […]
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TOP FIVE FOODS YOU SHOULD TRY IN TOKUSHIMA
Do you wish to visit Japan and learn about its culture while enjoying the local and traditional foods? If yes then you may find the Awa Odori festival that is held in the Tokushima prefecture interesting. Furthermore, Tokushima, located on the eastern side of the island […]
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Discover the Delights of Edamame in Japan
In Japan edamame is a beloved food that is equally healthy as it is delicious. It is usually eaten at restaurants or izakayas, as a type of bar food. Edamame are young soybeans that are harvested early, and then steamed or boiled while still in their […]
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Interview with Baba Ramen – Sharing the World of Ramen Through Fabulous Cooking Classes
The team here at Arigato Travel has recently had the pleasure of meeting Andrew, who just launched his Ramen cooking class in Tokyo. Holding such a great passion for spreading the wonderful world of Japanese cuisine, particularly ramen, with the entire world, we simply couldn’t wait […]
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Interview with Shozo Michikawa, an award winning Japanese ceramicist
As featured in one of our Instagram reels , Shozo Michikawa is an award winning Japanese ceramicist. The recipient of many awards in countries from Mongolia to France, we had the wonderful opportunity to meet Michikawa at an event in September with Takanome Sake and talk […]
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Summer’s popular Meals – Cold Noodles and Yakumi
In the summer, you’ll probably be feeling the heat with the humid weather and may not want to add any extra heat to the kitchen whilst cooking. Then you will definitely be fancying cold foods and beverages to cool down your body. According to surveys, more […]
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