Arigato Travel Weblog
DAIGAKU IMO- Sweet potatoes with a college degree
Japan has many foods and treats to enjoy during the cold weather seasons. A classic example is Japanese sweet potatoes that are absolutely delicious when roasted. But did you know that there is another must-try Japanese sweet potato dish? It’s a honey-glazed sweet potato snack called […]
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Cherry Blossom Forecast 2022: Sakura to Bloom Early in Japan
The Word is OUT! In its annual forecast, Weathernews predicts that the first cherry blossoms in Tokyo and Hiroshima will start to open on March 15th. The cherry blossom season usually begins in the south, in March, in Kyushu, where the temperature begins to rise earlier, […]
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Koji: The Mysterious Ingredient We All Love
Umami is a universally loved, but somehow mysterious flavour. It is savoury, yet sweet, and comes through in a lot of our favourite foods. But where does it come from? Well, look no further than aspergillus oryzae, known in Japan as koji-kin. Koji releases an amino […]
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Let’s Meet Yoshiko Takahashi, a famous ceramic artist in Shigaraki
Today, we’re happy to introduce you to Yoshiko san, a ceramic artist from a wonderful pottery family in Shigaraki, a local town in Shiga Prefecture, famous for its ceramic art for many centuries. Shigaraki, as one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, is one of the oldest […]
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Let’s Meet the Team and Learn More from Sugimoto Tea
Sugimoto Tea Company is a division of Sugimoto Seicha dedicated to bringing Japanese green tea to the U.S. market. From the mountains and valleys of Shizuoka to the hands of consumers across the US, they work to provide everyday individuals with something authentic and delicious to […]
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Sake Drinking Cups: Traditional and Taste Enhancing
Sake (rice wine) has been produced and enjoyed for over 1,000 years in Japan, and has recently become popular in many other parts of the world. There are many varieties of Japanese sake, or nihonshu, each with its own unique flavours and characteristics. However, we rarely […]
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What to Look Forward to Finding in Japanese Supermarkets in Winter
Winter brings a lot of change as temperatures drop. Yet, regardless of whether the concept of winter spurs happiness or dread for you, the special food of the season is bound to give us all a reason to smile. We created a list of foods that […]
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5 Must Eat Foods in Hiroshima
Hiroshima, also known as Peace City, has a long and rich history that attracts tourists from all over the world. However, it is also known for its delicious and abundant culinary culture, and offers a large variety of local delicacies that are a must have for […]
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KAGAMI MOCHI: A SWEET NEW YEAR TRADITION
New Year in Japan is a big deal, it’s one of the most important and biggest celebrations in the country! In addition to New Year’s Eve on December 31st which is called Ōmisoka (大晦日), Japan also celebrates the entire New Year period, which runs from January […]
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Interview with Asakusa Kokono Club Hotel, a great place to stay in Tokyo
If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Tokyo where you can feel like you’ve been transported back in time, then Asakusa Kokono Club is the place for you! It’s the only hotel in Japan combined with a theatre, where you can connect with locals and […]
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