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Interview with Section L: Japan’s most amusing apartment hotels
At Section L, we won’t tell you where to end up. Only where to start. – Quite a captivating statement! Therefore, we took the opportunity to bring to you, our lovely readers, the opportunity to get to know more about this company and what they have […]
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Tokyo Cafe Roundup
Coffee culture. Let’s talk about it. While it’s important to take note of and regulate your caffeine intake, there is a beauty to our modern day coffee culture. Going out for coffee isn’t just about getting that boost of energy, it can be an event. A […]
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Mariëlla Erkens: Tea Sommelier, Tea Expert, and Tea Author
Here at Arigato Japan we’re all about food and drinks—as huge tea-lovers—so we are very excited to introduce a very special guest to our readers. If you follow our Instagram series “Tea Talks” with Lauren, you may have watched our episode which featured Mariëlla Erkens—Tea Sommelier, […]
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Asakusa Kokono Club Hotel: a creative and energetic accommodation in Asakusa
We are always looking for interesting, welcoming, and unique accommodations in the best locations for our guests and visitors to Japan. We were so excited to discover the Asakusa Kokono Club Hotel. This stylish and modern concept hotel is in the heart of Asakusa along a […]
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Interview with Eighty Degrees” a beautifully crafted, independent magazine about tea culture
We are so thrilled to introduce today Martin, owner of “Eighty Degrees”, a beautifully crafted, independent magazine all about tea culture! We, at Arigato Travel, are really passionate about tea, being a huge part of Japanese Culture. And because we know a lot of our readers […]
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5 Must Try Foods in Toyama
A prefecture in Honshu, Toyama is known for its outstanding seafood and stellar Mountain View’s. The Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route specifically attracts many travelers and if you find yourself in the area, be sure that you don’t miss the opportunity to try these foods! Masuzushi Masuzushi is […]
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Travel to Japan: but don’t forget to download these Apps!
Alright! Everything is packed. Got my passport. Let me not forget the camera to take some awesome memory shots. (Aren’t you forgetting something though?) No, I seem pretty much prepared, unless……..wait do you mean my toothbrush? Nope! Is it my sunscreen? Not even! Guess again….or in […]
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10 reasons why you should visit Japan during the Autumn season!
Autumn is (秋) aki in Japanese and takes place in the months of September, October and November. The temperature is moderate and the weather is considered the most pleasant and enjoyable at this time. It is an explosion of vibrant colors as the leaves turn into […]
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Otsumami: Food pairings to go with your favorite drink
In a few weeks, summer will be officially over but the remaining hot days can invite you to go get that cold drink and lounge at your home or izakaya (traditional Japanese bar). Of course drinking will not be complete without pairing it with delectable finger […]
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5 foods you must definitely try on your next visit to Osaka prefecture!
Nestled in the Kansai region of Honshu, in which the Yodo and Yamato rivers flow through, one can venture to find Osaka prefecture. The Osakaans are well known for being super friendly and outgoing, which makes it very welcoming for tourists. However, not many will know […]
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