Arigato Travel Weblog
KYOTO’S BEST: TALKING GYOKURO WITH MAIKO TEA’S PRESIDENT TAMIYA MASAYASU
Maiko Tea is a company based in Kyotanabe, Japan and offers a variety of Japanese green teas. They are also the only sellers of Yamashita Toshikazu’s gyokuro — a suite of award winning tea that have helped make this part of Kyoto Prefecture world-renowned for producing […]
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The Art of Sushi: A Reflection of Japanese Culture
Sushi has long been a staple and delicacy of the culture and traditions of Japan, with different forms of preparations, styles, and serving methods that have turned this dish into a universal sensation all across the globe. Sushi offers an experience of natural beauty, excellence, and […]
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Interview with Nihon Kindai Reiho: the importance of etiquette in Japan
Recently, the team here at Arigato Travel has had the pleasure of featuring Nihon Kindai Reiho, a recent Omotenashi Selection gold award winner, on our blog. It is such a great achievement to have under their belt, proving just how amazing the company is to those […]
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Unleash Your Japan Wanderlust: Plan Your Dream Trip Using Pinterest
Embarking on a journey to Japan is an exhilarating prospect, with its rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant cityscapes. As you immerse yourself in the intricate planning process, Pinterest can become your ultimate ally. This dynamic platform allows you to curate visual boards and save […]
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5 famous local dishes to try while traveling to Oita
Oita is a prefecture located on the eastern coast of the island of Kyushu. The region has a rich history that started during ancient times, with evidence of human habitation dating as far back as the Paleolithic era. During the 8th century, Oita was part of […]
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SEVEN TIPS FOR ENJOYING A JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY
Congratulations! You’re about to attend your first Japanese tea ceremony. Or, maybe it has simply been a long time since you’ve been to a ceremony, and a few reminders regarding basic tearoom protocol would be useful? Depending on the context, the ceremony you attend could be […]
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Discovering Japanese Snacks Beyond Pocky and Kit Kats
Snacks have been pivotal in showing the constant creativity within Japanese culture and have had a deep historical significance as well. For example, take a look at the role of snacks in Sado or the Japanese tea ceremony as well as the role of wagashi in […]
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Interview with Nao Yazawa, a Japanese manga artist in Tokyo
Arigato Travel has recently had the pleasure of meeting with Nao Yazawa, well-renowned manga artist, best known for illustrating Wedding Peach, and creator and teacher of Manga School Nakano. With her classes helping us get closer to being able to draw Manga like her, we just […]
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The Capitol Hotel Tokyu: a Stylish Modern Place to stay in Tokyo
Recently, our team had the lucky opportunity to visit The Capitol Hotel Tokyu and get to know its staff. The hotel is a stylish modern place and filled with artworks all around. We had an amazing time there, which is why we bring you an interview […]
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Glamping in Japan – Interview with Glampark
These days, more and more people are looking to ditch the convenience of a hotel in favour of the tranquillity of the great outdoors when choosing accommodation for a trip. And why not? Camping is a great way to immerse yourself in nature; being serenaded to […]
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