Arigato Travel Weblog
Teppanyaki – Dinner and a Show
Teppanyaki (鉄板焼き) is a highly popular Japanese cuisine that aims to both feed and entertain its customers. The name itself is derived from the words “teppan” (鉄板; iron plate) and “yaki” (焼き; grilled, boiled, or pan-fried), giving it a literal meaning of “grilled on an iron […]
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Asia Market Makers: An Interview with Kirsty Wilkinson
Today we’re happy to introduce you to Kirsty Wilkinson, a Japan, Europe & UK Food, & Wine Export Specialist, Japanese Language & Cultural Expert, Disability Advocate & Paragolf player. Hi Kirsty, thank you for your time today! Could you please introduce yourself and share a bit […]
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Fun Online Japanese-Themed Team Building Experiences!
Working in a pleasant environment, with a positive corporate culture that fosters high morale, is an important factor for good collaboration within your team. Unfortunately, when co-workers have to work remotely due to the ongoing pandemic and are spread across multiple locations and time zones, keeping […]
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Top 5 Tokyo Valentine’s Day Date Ideas for 2022
Date Ideas for a Romantic Valentine’s Day in Tokyo! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Let it serve as a reminder to celebrate the love you have in your life — whether that love is for a romantic partner, good friends, or just yourself. We […]
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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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