Arigato Travel Weblog
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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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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