Arigato Travel Weblog
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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A TASTE OF AUTUMN IN JAPAN: TOP 5 RECOMMENDED FOODS
As summer comes to an end, the crisp cold air in the morning reminds us that autumn is just around the corner. Japan has four distinct seasons to enjoy. The beauty of the autumn season in Japan is not only limited to sightseeing autumn foliage, but […]
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KYOTO’S RENOWNED TOFU DISHES: YUDOFU AND YUBA
The ancient city of Kyoto is one of the most popular travel destinations in Japan. It’s not only famed for its picturesque temples and shrines, but it also offers exquisite and nutritious dishes that will surely surprise all food lovers! In particular, Kyoto is known to […]
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“Yamaboushi Japanese Farmstay” – Five Senses Immersive Experience
Living in Japan has been one of the most wonderful and interesting adventures in my life. Six years in Tokyo gave me the opportunity to visit many beautiful places and join a lot of traditional Japanese activities. Each time is better than the last. But honestly, […]
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Zen Eating Experience: Mindful Meditation to Enrich Your Life!
“We don’t pay attention to the meals in today’s busy world. Eating in a relaxed manner can give us a hint on how to enrich our daily lives” – quote from Zen Eating (https://zen-eating.com/ ) After reading this sentence, I couldn’t agree more. “We move about […]
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Obanzai Ryori: Japanese food for your soul
Autumn is just around the corner, and for me there is nothing more comforting than a home cooked meal when the weather starts to get chilly. Japanese do nourishing soul-food like no others, and in Kyoto there’s a truly special type of home cooked cuisine that […]
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Osusume Japan: Chiki Tea
Hi Holly! First of all, thank you for joining our Osusume Japan series! Could you please introduce yourself and tells us more about your relationship with Japan? Thank you for your invitation! I love what you are doing! I’m Holly Helt and thanks to my dad […]
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