Arigato Travel Weblog
Dorayaki: Japan’s favorite sweet from A to Z!
There are three golden rules that you absolutely must follow when visiting a foreign country: Respect the culture of the land that welcomes you. Visit as many spots as possible. Try as much local food as your stomach can hold (perhaps even beyond that)! Today, you […]
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LONG-LIFE DESIGN FOOD INTERVIEW WITH D&DEPARTMENT’S AIMA YUKI
D&Department is a decades-long project founded by Nagoka Kenmei in 2002 and is known for its innovative focus on Long Life Design. D&Department’s activities include workshops, exhibitions, travel guides, events — and much more — all of which foster the development of close relationships with producers, […]
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How to Spend 3 Days Around Hiroshima
In a recent blog post, we shared some insight about what you can do in the famous city when you are visiting. Many travelers regard Hiroshima as a day trip to visit the Genbaku Dome (原爆ドーム, Atomic Bomb Dome), pay their respects at the Peace Memorial […]
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Discovering Sugamo’s Delicious Delights
Sugamo, also referred to as the “Harajuku for Grannies,” for their predominant sixty and over population has a lot of charm and history. The neighborhood is famously known for its shopping street Jizo Dori, which dates back to the Edo period. The street has temples, shrines, […]
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Tokyo’s Top Picnic and BBQ Spots!
Tokyo is a city that seamlessly blends tradition with modernity, and what better way to experience its vibrant culture than by indulging in the age-old tradition of picnicking and barbecuing? Whether you’re a local or a traveller looking for a new spot to unwind with friends, […]
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Japan’s New Currency Design: Exposing the Truth and Debunking the Myths
Attention dear travelers, I have some very important news before you set sail to Japan and it involves something vital that you require on your trip: currency. Yes, as of July 3rd, 2024, the Bank of Japan has stated that new banknotes for 1,000 yen, 5,000 […]
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What Kind of Traveller will you be for the rest of 2024 and Beyond?
The last couple of years have seen a travel boom like never before, and 2024 has been no different so far. As we head into the second half of the year the travel trends are evolving, and travellers today have a wide range of unique opportunities […]
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Marine Day Magic: Japan’s Rich Maritime Heritage
Everyone knows about World Ocean Day but did you know Japan has its own national version of this holiday? Umi no hi (海の日 also known as Marine Day, Sea Day or Ocean Day) is celebrated on the third Monday in July every year to show appreciation […]
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Things To Do In Tokyo in July 2024
July is a great time to be in Tokyo, especially if you want to attend Japanese festivals. Despite being the peak time for heat and the occasional rain, it’s still quite a pleasant experience to travel and explore the city. It’s the time when the city […]
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Things to do in Kyoto in July 2024
Kyoto is a wonderful and magical city where modernity dances alongside traditions. Walking through the city will make you feel as if you have time traveled, with modern-style architecture on one side, and historical shrines and alleyways on the other. In other words, whenever you go […]
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