Arigato Travel Weblog
5 Foods To Eat in Mie Prefecture
Located in central Japan in the Kansai region of Honshu is Mie prefecture, known for natural attractions, high-grade cuisine and Shinto holy sites. Geographically, Mie has a long and vertical shape and influences from the neighboring prefectures have shaped its huge variety of foods. Each city […]
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Japanese Street Food: 10 Foods You Should Buy on Your Next Trip!
Japan is famous for its delicious cuisine, and its street food is no exception! We’ve made a list of our 10 favourite Japanese street foods for you to try during your next trip to Japan. Are you ready? Hang tight! I hope you ate already or […]
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5 Must Eat Foods in Aomori
Located in Honshu, Japan’s northernmost island, Aomori is a prefecture abundant in culture which makes it a perfect tourist destination. Aomori is also rich in various different cultural cuisines, delivering delicacies to satisfy any tourists’ palate. Ichigo-ni （いちご煮） Aomori is known for its various soup […]
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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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