Arigato Travel Weblog
Different types of Shrimp in Japan: A Cheat Sheet
Japan is well known for its amazing food culture lifestyle. One of the most popular foods both all over the world and in Japan is shrimp. As people may already know, Japan is an island. Different seafood species such as shrimp are more accessible and important […]
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Expat in Japan – Interview with Patrick Loyer, an inbound travel professional
Today we are really excited to interview a special guest for our “Expat in Japan” series: Patrick Loyer, an inbound travel professional living in Shizuoka Prefecture. Hi Patrick, thank you so much for your time. Can you please introduce yourself? My name is Patrick Loyer and […]
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HOLIDAY JAPAN INSPIRED GIFT GUIDE FOR CHRISTMAS 2021
November is winding down, and Christmas will be here before we know it. Isn’t it always the case? I love the Christmas atmosphere, seeing the streets adorned with colourful lights, hearing Christmas songs whenever I go into a shop, and enjoying a hot drink while taking […]
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Shirasu – A nutritious shoal of fish straight to your bowl
In marine biology, fish are said to be shoaling when they swim in large groups as a precaution against predators or in order to save energy. However, without speaking disrespectfully, such a complex social group behavior does not apply to Shirasu (Jap. しらす, meaning whitebait), […]
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Interview with Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel in Shiga Prefecture
The Lake Biwa area in Shiga Prefecture is an amazing place to visit! If you’re looking for a unique and off-the-beaten-track destination for your next trip to Japan, we definitely recommend that you check out this beautiful place. Our team had the opportunity to travel to […]
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PACKING ESSENTIALS FOR A HEALTHY AND SAFE TRIP TO JAPAN
With signs that Japan may start to reopen soon, and a new prime minster focused again on how to work with other countries to restore tourism to Japan, it is a great time to start thinking about your trip, looking for flights, and even organizing your […]
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Bokksu Grocery: An Easy Way to Shop for your Favourite Japanese Food Items
Are there any Japanese snacks or beverages that you’ve been wanting to try? Or are there any Japanese recipes you want to cook if only you had the right ingredients… We know that if you live outside of Japan, it can be tricky to find Japanese […]
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Japanese Chestnuts: a Reason for the Season to Enjoy this Nutty Treat!
Autumn 秋 (aki) is the season that brings forth trees painted in the colours of red, yellow and orange. The foliage creates picturesque sights for your viewing whilst you stroll about, enjoying the cooler weather of the season before winter sets in. A symbol of the […]
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Nikko Style Nagoya and the Changing Face of Tourism
My friends at Nagoya is not boring are making supporting and sharing options and information available for all of the great things to see and do in the Nagoya and Aichi areas. Time to explore places other than Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka… There is a lot […]
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Celebrate The Spooky Season with the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel
As we head into the 2021 Halloween Weekend in Tokyo, make your plan to head out to the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay and experience their HALLOWEEN Laboratory! Great food, amazing decorations and so many delicious sweets. You will have a spook-tacular good time. We love collaborating […]
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