Arigato Travel Weblog
Three Historical Days in Owari, the Samurai Region of Japan
Many would-be-visitors to Japan dream of a deep connection with the history and culture, especially with that of the Edo era, better known as the Samurai time in this ancient country. Most foreign travelers spend time seeking this connection on what is often called the “golden […]
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A Taste of Nakano: Hidden Neighborhood of Otaku Subculture, Commerce, And Cuisine
When people think about a day or night out on the town in Tokyo, there are several obvious places that come to mind: the nightlife of Roppongi, the young urban culture in Shibuya, the neon lights of Shinjuku, the historical Japanese aesthetics in Asakusa, the nerd […]
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Japanese Whisky (part 2): Amazing Brands You Might Not Have Heard Of
Welcome back to our Japanese Whisky series! In case you missed the first entry, we talked about the history of Japanese whisky, including how it came to Japan, what type of whisky it typically is, how best to enjoy it, and more! I highly recommend you […]
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Tradition and authenticity: Japanese fast food restaurants
Although disregarded by some, travelers in Japan will surely find something to enjoy if they decide to explore the world of local fast food. You’ll find various international chains all around, but going to a Japanese fast food restaurant will be a different and new experience. […]
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Kyobashi – Osaka’s Old MacDonald Farm
Osaka is the home of kuidaore (literally translated as either “eat-yourself-broke” or “eat-til-you-drop), where people spend a lot of their hard-earned money on delicious dining experiences. The biggest city in West Japan has loads of restaurants, bars, and established local foods. Takoyaki and okonomiyaki are among […]
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Food Culture in Japan as an International Student: Where and What to Eat
Welcome to Japan! How exciting that your studies have led you to live in this wonderful country. Japan is an amazing country to live in as a student with various benefits. In this article, I will give you an introduction to food culture and must-try foods […]
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SEASONAL FALL BEERS – TASTE SENSATIONS & FOOD PAIRINGS
“The four seasons”. This is one of the more common responses when picking the brains of any Japanese about what the quintessential essence of Japan is. Needless to say, changes in our climate have shortened the fall season. However, it remains one of the more distinct […]
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Japanese Unique Halloween Snacks 2022
Halloween is coming on October 31st this month! Every country celebrates this special event through their own country’s tradition. Japan also celebrates in a unique way even though its origin isn’t Japan, so how did the Halloween event start here? It is said that Kiddy Land […]
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Family Fun Things to Do Around Osaka
Are you one of the lucky people travelling to Osaka? Travellers of all ages will be blown away by the beauty and excitement of this region. You’ll trip over yourself trying to fit in all the sights and sounds, and choosing what to visit and see […]
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Interview with Fuji Takasago Sake Brewery
At Arigato Travel, we love the Shizuoka area and especially Fujinomiya! This is a great destination when you can see Mt Fuji (on sunny days!), but also for delicious food (they have a special yakisoba dish and other local favorites!) and Japanese Sake. One of our […]
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