Arigato Travel Weblog
Do you love Japanese tea? – Collection of amazing Instagram accounts to follow right now!
Who doesn’t enjoy a good cup of hot tea on a cold winter’s day? Or a refreshing glass of iced tea to cool down during the summer heat? Japan is a haven for tea lovers, with a large variety of traditional teas such as matcha, sencha, […]
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The Unique Culture of Convenience Stores in Japan
Picture this: it’s late, you’ve had a busy day, and you still have some errands to run. You need to pay your hydro bill, get some dinner, and buy a train ticket. Where would you go? Well, I suppose you could go online… but what if […]
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Meet Mai-san, “Miss Wagashi” : a traditional Japanese sweets expert!
Today we’re happy to introduce you to Mai-san, with the wonderful and whimsical alias “Miss Wagashi”, a traditional sweets expert based in Tokyo! Could you please introduce yourself and share a little bit about yourself? Hi, I’m Mai, known as “Miss Wagashi” on […]
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Happy Halloween Treats in Japan 2021: Round Up
Now that it’s October, the Halloween season has just begun. Though Japan was a late-comer to celebrating this holiday, these days it is a BIG deal, with so many special foods, events, haunted house experiences and parties! If you are in Japan during this spooky season, […]
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Enjoy Stunning Mt. Fuji Views From Your Private Onsen Bath
What do the stunning landscapes of Mt. Fuji, amazing shopping, and a relaxing onsen (japanese hot spring) experience all have in common? They’re all in the same place in Gotemba, Shizuoka. On the more refined side of visiting Japan, it’s chock full of fantastic […]
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Let’s Meet the Author of Kakikata, The Japanese Wellness blog
Today we’re happy to interview the author of Kakikata, The “Japanese Wellness” blog! Tell us a little bit about yourself to start! What do you do? How would you describe the purpose of your blog? How did you come up with the idea of […]
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The Phenomenon of Mascot Culture in Japan: Yuru-Kyara
“Kawaii” in Japanese means cute. So, who doesn’t love cute stuff? It’s usually more appealing to children, but since the kawaii culture is so deep-rooted in Japan, that explains why it’s less stigmatized for adults here to be into cute things as well. Today we are […]
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Your Simple Guide to Different Kinds of Sushi Restaurants
Sushi is thought by many to be a quintessential Japanese food and one of Japan’s most iconic dishes. From grocery store sushi to high-end luxury sushi, there is a large range of sushi experiences in Japan. Today, we will be looking at a few different styles […]
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From Cleveland, USA to Niigata, Japan: Interview with Shane Jones Ceramics
Thank you for your time today, we are really excited to get to know more about you and your work! Before we begin, can you tell us a little about yourself? I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. I studied ceramics and Japanese in college and after […]
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La Collina Omihachiman – A Ghibli-like paradise to add to your must-visit list in Japan
Imagine a world of beautiful green landscapes, filled with delicious sweets, and driven by an innovative concept… How perfect is that? To find this wonderful place, look no further than ‘La Collina Omihachiman’, located in Omihachiman (Shiga Prefecture) near the beautiful lake Biwa. Our team had […]
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