Kyoto is known for its diverse seasons, and the summer months are especially distinct. Renowned for its extremely hot and humid days, visiting Kyoto in the summertime might feel daunting when you first hear of the weather you may have to face. However, Japan’s cultural capital […]
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When people are asked what “sustainability” is, most of them will answer “eco-friendly” or something related to the environment. Well, that’s just one aspect of sustainability. However, this is an important topic to discuss. In this blog, let’s take an insight into what sustainability is and […]
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As the Summer season has already struck, it officially brought forth an extra season, which is none other than the climbing season. Yes! It’s quite possible to scale the sides of this majestic mountain, and the view at the top is even more rewarding. However, preparations […]
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I don’t know about you, but I love to travel for food. I mean, it’s nice to discover new places of course, BUT the best thing is to taste popular local dishes right? I have visited a lot of prefectures in Japan but unfortunately, I have […]
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Located east of Kyoto in central Chubu, Aichi is the industrial capital of Japan, being the home to many major companies, most notably Toyota. This is one of the places where historically important figures reside. The first shogun of Japan, Minamoto Yoritomo, and the “Big 3” […]
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The team here at Arigato Travel has recently had the privilege of talking with Josip and Mate, the two entrepreneurs behind Japanko, and we just couldn’t wait to share both them and their website here on our blog. Hi Josip and Mate! Could you please introduce […]
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Now, who said ice cream is not healthy? Objection! It can be with a little green tea magic and I’m here today to blow your mind away! Matcha and some vanilla ice cream. Ice cream is among the absolute best matcha flavour pairings, so yes, that’s […]
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One of the reasons people love Japan is the breathtaking scenery found across the whole country. From clear water beaches to bustling cities to snow covered mountains, there is somewhere for everyone to enjoy. What better way to relax and unwind than in Japan’s tranquil mountain […]
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We are in the middle of hot summer and we all need something cold and yummy to beat the heat. One of the all-time favorite ice creams is matcha, where every bite takes you to picture the green tea fields of Japan. Aside from its exotic […]
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In Japan, the importance of etiquette and nature in Japanese culture is second to none, and Nihon Kindai Reiho are the masters at just that. As such, it comes as no surprise that the company is one of the Gold Award winners of this year’s OMOTENASHI […]
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