The Japanese love affair with tea stretches back over a millennium. This illustrates that the tea here is more than just another drink. Teas are a staple part of Japanese culture. So much so that you can find vending machines at every corner dispensing bottles at […]
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The team here at Arigato Travel recently had the privilege of meeting with the team at Genji Kyoto a new boutique hotel. Having just opened their doors to the world, we knew we had to introduce them on our blog. Hi Genji Kyoto team! Could you […]
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The fishy snack that’s not a fish! Please be aware that no real fish were harmed in the writing of this blog! (lol) If you’re an anime fan like myself, you’re sure to have seen these fish-shaped delicacies called taiyaki being sold by street vendors. What […]
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As you may know, these days traveling is becoming more and more popular, and you can even see many things and travel virtually on the internet. People want to explore other countries, feel the difference in cultures, and taste their food. Yeah, Food! Food is both […]
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When I think about Hokkaido, the very first thing I associate with it is snow—something that resembles the image above a lot. The immediate second thought I have is the Sapporo Snow Festival, followed by Hatsune Miku, who is not only an icon in Japan but […]
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Travelling to a foreign country you have never visited before can be quite daunting, especially if you don’t speak the language. Every international traveller has at least some level of anxiety about communicating effectively with Japanese residents, and it can add unnecessary stress to an otherwise […]
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Have you ever arrived at your dream holiday destination, only to find it overcrowded with tourists? The Invisible Tourist is a blog dedicated to sharing the best ways to blend in when traveling and minimize the negative impacts on the local culture/environment often created by overtourism. […]
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Everyone looks out to the 4 seasons of Japan which all hold a unique adventure, but nestled deep into Spring, we can find a special season that is most sought after! Can you guess? Yes you got it! It is the Cherry Blossom season that brings […]
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Do you love green tea? Yes? Ok great! Then here is another question that’s a no brainer. Do you love Matcha? Like who doesn’t, right? A fun fact before we move on. Did you know the colour green has a healing power in which, to the […]
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In addition to our travel business and our online experiences, we at Arigato Travel have launched a new brand! Arigato Team Building! As we all know, our way of life has changed quite rapidly within the last few years. Due to the pandemic, many jobs transitioned […]
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