Arigato Travel Weblog
HIGHBALL: THE POPULAR WHISKY COCKTAIL IN JAPAN
In Japan, a drink that everyone knows and is commonly served in izakayas (Japanese drinking restaurants) is the HIGHBALL! The Highball (ハイボール) is a strong alcoholic beverage usually made by adding a non-alcoholic, usually carbonated, drink to whisky with the whole cocktail being served in a […]
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Haneda Airport Garden: Every Traveler’s Newest Playground in Japan
After being ranked as the World’s Second Best Airport by Skytrax, Haneda Airport is stepping up their game with a newly-opened 12-story hospitality complex directly connected via a walkway to the airport’s Terminal 3. Haneda Airport is one of the main gateways to Japan, especially Tokyo. […]
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Pizza in Japan: From Traditional Classics to Modern Innovations
Who doesn’t love pizza? This Italian staple has become an international favorite, Japan included! Pizza is believed to have been introduced in Japan after the second world war, though the details are somewhat unclear. In the 1950’s, pizza became the new food trend in Tokyo, and […]
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Get to Know Our Travel Guides Series: Let’s Meet Russ, From KANSAI
Today, we’re back with our guide series and we are super excited to introduce you to Russ, one of our lovely tour guides in Osaka. If you are booking a tour with us in the city, make sure to request him. Hi Russ, can you tell […]
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JAPAN’S UNIQUE VENDING MACHINE CULTURE!
Need a cold drink to refresh yourself in the summer heat? Or how about a warm can of corn soup to warm your hands in the middle of winter? What if you’re hungry with no Japanese convenience store nearby? With an estimated 4 million vending machines […]
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Interview with Tezumi Tea: Experts of Tea and Teaware
Meet Tezumi Tea, a tea and teaware distributor passionate about introducing the art of Japanese tea to beverage-lovers all over the world. Their name comes from the Japanese word tezumi, which means ‘hand-picked’ and reflects the Japanese tradition of picking tea leaves by hand to ensure […]
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Why You Should Try International Food in Japan!
When fantasizing about which food to try in Japan, your mind might go to sushi, ramen, yakitori and all the other world-famous Japanese food. Japanese cuisine, known in Japanese as washoku, is so well recognized that it is even on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. While […]
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Interview with Abby Denson, comic book artist and author
Meet Abby, comic book artist and author of Cool Japan Guide and Cool Tokyo Guide ! We’ve met up with her to discuss her new book Uniquely Japan, where she uses her own drawings and photos to demonstrate the charming and distinct features that makes Japan […]
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Natto: Your magic potion for everything
Have you ever heard of or tried Natto? This traditional Japanese food is made from fermented soybeans. It has a strong, pungent smell and a slimy texture that can be off-putting to some people, but it is considered a delicacy by many Japanese people. There are […]
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What’s Happening in Tokyo: things to do in February 2023
February is the month with some of the coldest and driest weather. Despite that, in the traditional Japanese calendar, February marks the beginning of spring! Although skiing is a great activity to do, other events happening in Tokyo this month will make you enjoy the crisp […]
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