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Omotenashi Selection: the finest Japanese products and services from all over Japan
Here at Arigato Travel, we recently had the pleasure of talking with the wonderful team behind Omotenashi Selection. With such a great selection of products that they promote not only locally but globally, we couldn’t wait to introduce them here on our blog. Hello! Could you […]
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Yakitori vs. Kushiage: A Guide to Japan’s Favorite Skewered Foods
A staple of Japanese Izakaya culture and the perfect companion to an ice cold nama biru (draft beer), the infamous yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), and its perhaps lesser known cousin, kushiage (skewers of deep fried meat, seafood, or vegetables) are an essential part of Japanese cuisine. […]
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Mamezara: Japan’s Smallest Plates
One of the most important aspects of Japan’s food culture is the presentation of the meal. Both the food itself and the dishes used, create appetizing meals that are served at home and in restaurants across the country. Within Japanese tableware, each plate and bowl has […]
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Japanese Snack Round Up: From our JFTP Friends and Family
About a year into covid, our Arigato Travel founder Anne and I started a Facebook group because we discovered, almost by accident, that there are amazing tourism professionals that are international residents spread out all over Japan from Hokkaido to Okinawa. In just over a year […]
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5 FANTASTIC THINGS TO EAT IN AKITA
Akita prefecture in northern Japan is the perfect choice for nature lovers. Here you can enjoy the four seasons. You can do outdoor sports such as hiking, cycling and relieve your tiredness with quality sake and relaxing onsen. Also, you can go to the Samurai district […]
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Gyokuro no sato, a tea paradise in Shizuoka
You might have already noticed from all our different blog posts that we love Shizuoka Prefecture and TEA at Arigato Travel! With easy access from Tokyo, there are a lot of great things to do and to see there if you’re a foreigner living in Japan, […]
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5 Most Popular Japanese Teas
The Japanese love affair with tea stretches back over a millennium. This illustrates that the tea here is more than just another drink. Teas are a staple part of Japanese culture. So much so that you can find vending machines at every corner dispensing bottles at […]
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Interview with Genji Kyoto, a new hotel to enjoy during your trip!
The team here at Arigato Travel recently had the privilege of meeting with the team at Genji Kyoto a new boutique hotel. Having just opened their doors to the world, we knew we had to introduce them on our blog. Hi Genji Kyoto team! Could you […]
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Taiyaki: a crispy, fishy treat! Take one bite with all your might!
The fishy snack that’s not a fish! Please be aware that no real fish were harmed in the writing of this blog! (lol) If you’re an anime fan like myself, you’re sure to have seen these fish-shaped delicacies called taiyaki being sold by street vendors. What […]
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How To Find Halal Food in Japan
As you may know, these days traveling is becoming more and more popular, and you can even see many things and travel virtually on the internet. People want to explore other countries, feel the difference in cultures, and taste their food. Yeah, Food! Food is both […]
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