Arigato Travel Weblog
Online Tours: A Fun Way to Travel in the Pandemic and Beyond!
Though travel is slowing starting to return, online experiences are still a great way to cure your case of wanderlust! Or at least lessen the symptoms until you can go on that dream trip to Japan.
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Yuzu Kosho, the Secret Ingredient That’s Been Missing in Your Pantry!
If you need something to literally spice up your cooking routine, if you want to try a new flavor, or if you just want to impress friends and family with restaurant-quality dishes, then yuzu kosho should be your next kitchen staple…
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5 Awesome Mother’s Day Gift Ideas to Bring Japan to You
Finding something really special for your mom can be difficult, but we’ve got you covered! Our list for Mother’s Day gift ideas will definitely inspire you to find something unique. Between sweets, coffee, tea, collectibles, and online experiences you can find just the right fit for every mom!
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Healthy Japanese food you can try at home
Not only is Japanese food delicious, but it is also quite healthy. It’s no wonder Japan has such a low obesity rate as well as one of the highest life expectancies in the world.
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Ekiben – More than train trip’s onboard meals
Ekiben is not just an onboard meal and has more to offer rail travellers and the public. Today we are featuring ekiben, an iconic part of Japanese cuisine and culture…
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Kion: Surprisingly Affordable Japanese Cuisine and Sake Pairing Restaurant in Ginza
We’d like to introduce you to, Kion, a cozy spot designed to showcase Japanese sake, shochu (Japanese vodka), and craft gin, all the while celebrating the four seasons of Japan…
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Make these 50 bucket list items a priority on your next visit to Japan!
we’ve put together a bucket list of 50 must-do’s while you’re in Japan!
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Japan’s Famous Landmark: Mt. Fuji
Mt. Fuji: the mountain is synonymous with the country. It is one of the most popularly photographed and artistically depicted mountains in the entire world, rivaled only by the tallest mountain on the planet, Mt. Everest. But what makes this mountain on the island nation of Japan so special?…
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Traditional Japanese Sweets: Spring
Traditional Japanese sweets known as ‘wagashi’ tend to have meaning, history, and seasons they are associated with. If you go to a traditional wagashi shop in the spring and then go again in the summer, the wagashi they have on display will have changed. Here are some traditional spring sweets…
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Interview with Lena, your foodie friend in Nagoya!
Today we’re happy to introduce you to Lena, from Nagoya is not boring, who together with her partner Elisabeth Llopis, is offering food (and other experiences) in the great city of Nagoya.
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