Arigato Travel Weblog
Ise Ebi – A Reason to Celebrate!
Winter is here! That means it’s time for nabe (hot pot), oden, hot chocolate, and… Japanese spiny lobster? That’s right! Spiny lobster, known in Japan as Ise ebi, is a popular delicacy during the winter months in Japan. This crustacean gets its name from Ise, in […]
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Donburi: A Satisfying and Delicious One Bowl Meal
Whether you are in a restaurant or cooking at home, donburi (丼 or 丼ぶり) is a flavorful Japanese dish that is enjoyed around the world. Donburi, which directly translates to the word bowl, is a Japanese rice bowl where cooked rice is topped with meat, seafood, […]
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DAIGAKU IMO- Sweet potatoes with a college degree
Japan has many foods and treats to enjoy during the cold weather seasons. A classic example is Japanese sweet potatoes that are absolutely delicious when roasted. But did you know that there is another must-try Japanese sweet potato dish? It’s a honey-glazed sweet potato snack called […]
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Cherry Blossom Forecast 2022: Sakura to Bloom Early in Japan
The Word is OUT! In its annual forecast, Weathernews predicts that the first cherry blossoms in Tokyo and Hiroshima will start to open on March 15th. The cherry blossom season usually begins in the south, in March, in Kyushu, where the temperature begins to rise earlier, […]
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Koji: The Mysterious Ingredient We All Love
Umami is a universally loved, but somehow mysterious flavour. It is savoury, yet sweet, and comes through in a lot of our favourite foods. But where does it come from? Well, look no further than aspergillus oryzae, known in Japan as koji-kin. Koji releases an amino […]
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Let’s Meet Yoshiko Takahashi, a famous ceramic artist in Shigaraki
Today, we’re happy to introduce you to Yoshiko san, a ceramic artist from a wonderful pottery family in Shigaraki, a local town in Shiga Prefecture, famous for its ceramic art for many centuries. Shigaraki, as one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, is one of the oldest […]
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Let’s Meet the Team and Learn More from Sugimoto Tea
Sugimoto Tea Company is a division of Sugimoto Seicha dedicated to bringing Japanese green tea to the U.S. market. From the mountains and valleys of Shizuoka to the hands of consumers across the US, they work to provide everyday individuals with something authentic and delicious to […]
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Sake Drinking Cups: Traditional and Taste Enhancing
Sake (rice wine) has been produced and enjoyed for over 1,000 years in Japan, and has recently become popular in many other parts of the world. There are many varieties of Japanese sake, or nihonshu, each with its own unique flavours and characteristics. However, we rarely […]
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What to Look Forward to Finding in Japanese Supermarkets in Winter
Winter brings a lot of change as temperatures drop. Yet, regardless of whether the concept of winter spurs happiness or dread for you, the special food of the season is bound to give us all a reason to smile. We created a list of foods that […]
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5 Must Eat Foods in Hiroshima
Hiroshima, also known as Peace City, has a long and rich history that attracts tourists from all over the world. However, it is also known for its delicious and abundant culinary culture, and offers a large variety of local delicacies that are a must have for […]
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