Arigato Travel Weblog
Japanese Sake Expert in Oita Prefecture: an Interview with Kaori Koumatsu
Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Kaori Koumatsu-san, a Japanese Sake Expert located in Oita Prefecture. Although the northern and cooler parts of Japan are well-known for their Nihonshu (Japanese fermented rice wine), Oita is a great place to visit and has breweries that produce […]
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Living Local:The Ultimate Guide to Gotemba
A stone’s throw from the infamous Mt. Fuji, lies the historically rich city of Gotemba. Known for its breathtaking views and serene natural landscape, Gotemba sits in the coastal prefecture of Shizuoka, located in the southeastern area of Japan’s main island, Honshu. With Mt. Fuji to […]
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TRIP REPORT! Inawashiro, Fukushima: A Snowy Wonderland that Will Surprise You All Year Long
Spring is just around the corner but snow bunnies can still find lots of fun up north in the Tohoku region of Japan. We recently had the chance to visit the beautiful prefecture of Fukushima on a tour hosted by Inawashiro Tourism Association and Listel Hotel […]
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10 Places to See and Things to Do in Japan Before You Turn 40
Japan, a fascinating country with an endless number of things to experience. With so many options to choose from, you can travel to Japan over and over again without getting bored. If you are on the way to turning 40, what better way to celebrate the […]
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Saketronomy: Sake + Gastronomy – The Future of Sake Tourism in Ishikawa, Japan
The Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute is not your usual sake brewery. There are no brewing tools or equipment to see upon entry, nor will you hear sake brewing songs chanted. None of the usual, retro atmosphere or wooden sliding doors are in sight. What […]
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10 reasons why you should visit Japan during the Spring season!
Spring, or haru (春) in Japanese, occurs during the months of March, April and May. The last frost disappears as nature comes back to life in colors of green and pink. Cherry blossoms will bloom as the season’s greatest delight, welcoming in milder weather. Spring may […]
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Discover Mutsumian, a delicious and unique restaurant in Shigaraki
Our team had the opportunity to travel to the Lake Biwa area and, with no surprise, the scenery was breathtaking, BUT not only that. The food was also amazing… which is for us, as foodies, the best part of traveling around Japan. Today we’re going to […]
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Sakura season: all the delicious themed treats, both salty and sweet!
If you visit Japan during the spring season, it is always breathtaking to go view the cherry blossoms (さくら or sakura) in their full radiance. Of course, it is a great experience to go to Hanami (花見) and enjoy a scenic picnic under these pink floral […]
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5 MUST-EAT FOODS IN TOCHIGI
Tochigi 栃木 is a land-locked prefecture in Japan’s Kanto region that is north of Tokyo and home to numerous world-renowned tourist spots and idyllic towns. Moreover, it is also a perfect destination when it comes to culinary tourism as the prefecture is blessed with farm-fresh produce […]
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A GUIDE TO DELICIOUS GREEN TEA FOOD PAIRINGS
We all know that tea is very healthy and the most popular beverage in Japan as many people love it. Green tea is often consumed with Japanese meals; however, you may not realize that because there are different types of green tea, each tea is typically […]
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