interviews

Interview with Prairie Stuart-Wolff: an avid adventurer and culinary host
October 5, 2023  By Maddy Vandelden 

In the heart of Japan’s countryside, on the southernmost main island, a unique culinary experience awaits! Arigato Travel has recently had the pleasure of interviewing Prairie Stuart-Wolff, the founder of Mirukashi Salon – which offers five-day introspective culinary and cultural sessions in the Japanese countryside. Originally […]

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Tokyo Kimono Shoes: An Exquisite Take on Traditional Footwear
September 27, 2023  By Kareem Moumina 

Today we are thrilled to introduce you to Tokyo Kimono Shoes today, a company that gives new life to old kimonos by using them to create beautiful and unique shoes. With a shop located and made by craftsmen in Tokyo, the business is continuously achieving success […]

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Takasu Tile: Amazing Youtube, Japanese Countryside Adventures!
September 20, 2023  By Sarah Roach 

I am beyond excited that I get to introduce to you today, one of my all time favourite YouTubers…Takasu Tile! I’ve watched almost every video so I’m definitely a huge fan! His channel is filled with adventure in the countryside of Japan, and it’s super captivating […]

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Interview with Kimono Mom: On a Mission to Inspire
September 14, 2023  By Amna Bibi 

Welcome to the world of Moe san, aka Kimono Mom! Kimono Mom is a Japanese YouTuber with over 2.3 million subscribers, who started her channel in 2020 as a way to share her passion for Japanese food and culture. She describes herself as an “ordinary mom” […]

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TOURISM IN JAPAN FOR EVERYONE: INTERVIEW WITH ACCESSIBLE JAPAN
September 1, 2023  By Elaine Keung 

Today, we are interviewing Josh from Accessible Japan, which aims to provide information to help tourists with disabilities who want to explore Japan! Accessible Japan offers a trove of useful information, including essential phrases, instructions for navigating the transportation system, lists of hotels and attractions, and […]

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Lucy Seligman of Thanks For The Meal: Your One-Stop for Japanese Cuisine: An Interview
August 23, 2023  By Lewis Amer 

For many people who have a keen interest in Japan, one of the underlying factors of said interest is their infatuation with Japanese cuisine. Japanese cuisine has gained exponential popularity over the years due to its wide variety, deep tradition and equally rich flavours. However, despite […]

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Interview With Jamie Kruse About The Tea Hut At OBSERVATORY
August 17, 2023  By Elise We 

We are delighted to be able to interview our content writer Jamie today about her seasonal tea hut at OBSERVATORY in Belfast, Maine. Jamie is the co-founder of the art and education non-profit smudge studio and its project OBSERVATORY; directed towards inspiring curiosity and belonging to […]

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Get To Know Our Travel Guides: Yappy, From Osaka To Tokyo
August 4, 2023  By Daniela Etzo 

Today, we’re back with our guide series and we are glad to introduce you to Yappy, one of our amazing experienced guides in Tokyo. Hi Yappy, can you tell us a little about yourself? Where are you from, what is your background, passions etc. I’m Yappy. […]

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Interview With Hashimoto Keisuke: A New and Sophisticated Introduction To Shochu
July 29, 2023  By Louise Granval 

Today we are happy to interview Keisuke san, who created Shochu X, a company producing high-quality Shochu. He wants to deliver the best product to customers who wish to enjoy a new way of drinking and a one-of-a-kind experience. Let’s discover more!  Hi Keisuke san, thank […]

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TALKING TEA WITH TEA SPECIALIST KYLE WITTINGTON
July 23, 2023  By Jamie Kruse 

Kyle Wittington is a dedicated chajin (tea person) with wide-ranging skills and interests in tea ceremony and practice. He not only makes tea, but also creates tea related textiles, stages public tea events and even hosts a tea reading group online. For today’s interview, we enjoyed […]

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