Arigato Travel Weblog
Japanese Body Language: A Guide to Nonverbal Communication in Japan
Japan is a country known for its traditional customs and rich culture, and one aspect of this culture that you need to know before visiting is its unique body language. Understanding these nonverbal cues can greatly enhance your communication and interaction with Japanese people. Here are […]
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Hina Matsuri Girls’ Day: History, Food, and Culture
History Hina Matsuri or Girls’ Day, is celebrated on March 3rd every year in Japan. It is said to originally come from China as momo no sekku (or peach blossom festival), one of the five seasonal celebrations every year. The way it is practiced now took […]
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Interview with Dekantā, premium Japanese whiskey retailer in Japan
Dekantā is a family company based in Japan that works to share high quality Japanese whiskey with the world while also constantly searching for new whiskeys to bring back to Japan’s market. Launched in 2015, they were the first e-commerce website dedicated to selling “Japan’s most […]
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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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