Arigato Travel Weblog
FIVE THINGS TO DO IN SHIBUYA FOR THE FIRST-TIMER
Shibuya is like the ‘capital of Tokyo’ and probably the first thing that comes to mind is the ‘Shibuya crossing’.The crossing is truly a striking experience. Surrounded by its big signs all dazzling and bright. Many different streets leave us speechless and force us to pass […]
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A TASTE OF AKIBA : ELECTRIC TOWN, OTAKU’S WORLD, VIDEOS GAMES, AND FOOD!
Akihabara is now known all over the world as the electronic district of Tokyo. Legends and Stories Surround the Name In 1869, in Tokyo, a fire ravaged a part of the city including the Akihabara district. There was a shrine near Ueno which was named Akiba. […]
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Plan your trip to Japan with your 2023 national holidays calendar
Planning on visiting Japan in 2023? It is essential for you to check the public holidays’ calendar this way you can choose your moments, whether you want to spend your time in Japan during a particular festival or prefer to choose a time when everything is […]
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ENJOY ANIME THEMED CAFE RESTAURANT IN TOKYO!
There are many unique restaurants, parks, and themed cafes in Japan. These days, manga and anime are growing popular all around the world, so in order to cater to these fans, anime-themed cafes have been opening all over Japan! I can only imagine how much you […]
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There is fortune in leftovers: Japan’s Fukubukuro -Lucky Bag-
Fukubukuro (福袋) translates literally to “lucky bag”, and it represents a Japanese New Year custom in which almost all shops around the country (especially Tokyo) make beautiful grab-bags with a variety of random products and sell them for a substantial discount, depending on the shop but […]
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Osechi Ryori: Japan’s Traditional New Year Feast
New Year is one of the most celebrated events in the world, and in Japan, it is also one of the oldest. For a country deeply rooted in culture, New Year celebrations come with traditions – the first shrine visit, the first sunrise viewing, and even […]
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Mori Building Urban Lab – Driving Tokyo’s Innovation Towards a More Globalized Future
Mori Building Co., Ltd is a hugely innovative, leading urban landscape developer based in the Minato District of Tokyo’s inner metropolitan area. On October 9th, 2019, they announced the establishment of the Mori Building Urban Lab in Roppongi, and we were given the special opportunity to […]
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Guess what: it’s not always Unagi, sometimes it’s Anago!
One of the best Japanese dishes you could ever try is grilled eel, either Unagi or Anago. It is at the same time an experience that makes you go through shock and confusion flashing across your body that ends well. Usually, in the western world, eel […]
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THE TOKYO PASS, a Magic App for your next trip to the city
Start with Hi! is the first introduction this amazing app gives us. And believe me, they are not wrong. That’s because, if you want to have an amazing experience and an easy life in Tokyo, you’ll really only get started doing it all with this Hi […]
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Kabosu: First-rate fruit of Oita Prefecture
You’ve probably already heard of Yuzu, but what about Kabosu? Kabosu (also known as Citrus sphaerocarpa) is a Japanese citrus fruit that is considered rare all over Japan of the agric. It only grows in one area which is Oita Prefecture. Usually, people prefer to use […]
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