Arigato Travel Weblog

15 reasons why you still need to go to Tsukiji even though the inner market moved

October 12, 2018 By Lauren Shannon

The historic wholesale market has moved to new swanky (but sadly, institutional looking diggs) but there is still so much to see and do at the old outer market and surrounding neighborhood. You really need to keep this on your must-see list.

Fall Foliage in Tokyo

October 4, 2018 By Kate

One of the biggest and most popular activities in Autumn is to go “Koyo” (Viewing Fall-foliage). Koyo refers to the phenomenon of changing autumn colors, mainly when it occurs to the leaves of deciduous broadleaf trees before the leaves fall to the ground. Much like Cherry Blossom trees, the momiji trees are the most famous for Koyo viewing for their vibrant red color.

Ask our guides: Where to go for a day trip close to Tokyo

September 28, 2018 By Jessica Iragne

Want to take a day trip out side of Tokyo? Discover great advice from our passionate guides and local experts in this new series “Ask Our Guides”!

Expat in Japan Interview – 10 questions to Warmcheaptrips

September 24, 2018 By Jessica Iragne

Being an Expat Japan foreigner I have found that this is an amazing country also for its peculiar and sometimes crazy culture and rules. Visiting Japan is a trip among contrasts, opposite cultures and a lot of ancient habits. Don’t judge Japan or ask “why”, just take it as it comes!

Watch this Video– Street Food Tour in Shibuya, Tokyo

March 12, 2018 By Lauren Shannon

Check out this awesome vlog of one of our most popular Tokyo food tours! So much good food and fun. Follow the adventures of TelevisionOfNomads and see for yourself.

Tsukiji Fish Market: The One Guide to Rule them All

January 15, 2018 By Lauren Shannon

The markets and neighborhood around Tsujiji are among my favorite places in Tokyo. Visiting stalls, having the freshest sushi in the world, browsing terrific kitchen tools, finding the perfect handmade sushi chef’s knife, eating mochi, drinking green tea– the area has no end of experiences to enjoy.

Flavors of Winter: Japanese Yuzu

January 5, 2018 By Josh

About the size of a tangerine, the truly unique flavor of yuzu is commonly described as a mashup of Meyer lemon, mandarin orange and grapefruit. The most common way of using fresh yuzu is usually thinly julienned slivers of the brilliant yellow zest to garnish Japanese cuisine or accent noodle or hot pot dishes.