Arigato Travel Weblog
Treasures from Every Season! Food and Drinks to Pick up While You are in Japan
The hardest part about travelling is reaching the end of your journey. The moment you begin packing your bags to go back home, you experience a sense of nostalgia thinking about the marvellous memories you made on your trip. That is until you remember all the […]
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Sushi Comes in Many Forms: Do You Know Them All?
Everyone knows sushi. If you asked anyone in the world to name Japan’s most famous dish, most people would respond with sushi without any hesitation. You may consider yourself to be a sushi connoisseur, but did you know about all of these different types of sushi […]
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Summer In Japan: Blog Round Up
Summer is winding down here in Japan, but there is still time to learning about and enjoy food and activities typical of this season! Summer in Japan is characterized by fireworks, festivals, fun in the sun, and of course, tons of delicious food! Since the temperatures […]
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Kawane: My New Home Away From Home
Last week, I completed my homestay adventure in Kawane, a small town of 6,000 in Shizuoka Prefecture. Looking back, I recognize how much I grew throughout the process, and the extent to which my feelings changed throughout my stay. The connections you can make with a […]
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Expat in Japan Interview – 10 questions to Adrian Rydz
Hey Adrian, Welcome to our “Expat in Japan” series! Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself: how long have you been in Japan? What do you do? My name is Adrian Rydz. I am originally from Poland, where I grew up in […]
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Mt. Fuji Climbing: A new season awaits, Adventure is ahead
In a first glimmer of life and travel resuming in Japan, 2021 saw the reopening of the Mt. Fuji Climbing season. If you are here in Japan and want to climb be sure to read the below. If you have a Fuji climb on your bucket […]
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Japanese Convenience store – CONBINI Ice Cream Round Up – Summer 2021
If you love ice cream or “soft cream”, as it is sometimes called, you should definitely visit Japan. As a foreigner here it is amazing to see the range of flavors and varieties of this tasty treat that the Japanese serve up. While there are many […]
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Nagashi Somen, A Fun and Delicious Treat to Beat the Summer Heat!
Summer is finally here, and along with sunny days, vacations and relaxation, this season also brings with it really high temperatures! Cooking and eating might be the last things on your mind in the hot weather, but fear not, because in Japan there is a fun […]
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Tea Farm to Market: The Full Shizuoka Tea Experience
Hi, I’m Espi, and this is the 3rd week of my homestay adventure in Kawane, Shizuoka. Throughout the last week, I have had the opportunity to see firsthand the full tea production process. This is an amazing experience, as Shizuoka, specifically the region I’m in, produces […]
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Homestay in Kawane: Where “Everyone Knows Everyone”
Hi, my name is Espi, and so far, I have spent a little over 10 days in Kawane, Shizuoka – a small town in the middle of tea country. Throughout my stay, I have noticed one thing in particular that differs from all my past experiences: […]
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