We had the pleasure of interviewing Andrea Fazzari, the multi-talented creative based in Tokyo, Japan. With a diverse background in fashion, film, and photography, Fazzari draws inspiration from the city’s rich culture and cuisine. As a James Beard Award-winning author, photographer, designer, and chef collaborator, she […]
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Babur is the creator of a not-to-be-missed website about Japan named best-japanese.co.uk. Japanese on his mother’s side, he spent 18 years in the country and even if he is now back in London, he wants to share his love and passion for Japan through his website. […]
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Today, we’re back with our guide series and we are super excited to introduce you to Russ, one of our lovely tour guides in Osaka. If you are booking a tour with us in the city, make sure to request him. Hi Russ, can you tell […]
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Meet Tezumi Tea, a tea and teaware distributor passionate about introducing the art of Japanese tea to beverage-lovers all over the world. Their name comes from the Japanese word tezumi, which means ‘hand-picked’ and reflects the Japanese tradition of picking tea leaves by hand to ensure […]
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Meet Abby, comic book artist and author of Cool Japan Guide and Cool Tokyo Guide ! We’ve met up with her to discuss her new book Uniquely Japan, where she uses her own drawings and photos to demonstrate the charming and distinct features that makes Japan […]
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KAI Kinugawa is a modern hot spring ryokan where traditional Japanese hospitality meets contemporary luxury. Situated 2 hours by train from Tokyo, this gem in the Tochigi prefecture provides the perfect get-away for those seeking a break from the fast-paced atmosphere in Tokyo. We had the […]
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Have you ever thought about the story behind the tea you drink everyday? Yunomi.life is a Japanese tea brand with the inspiring mission to transcend cultural barriers by sharing the personal stories of local tea farmers in Japan with tea enthusiasts around the world. We had […]
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Today I want to introduce you to Alex, one of our foreign Tour Guides, and our HR and Training Manager here at Arigato Travel. Many of us wonder why foreigners decide to come live in Japan. Despite having interviewed expats in Japan before on our blog, […]
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Takanome Sake is a high class Japanese sake (rice wine) maker that combines traditional with innovation to create a unique sake that is produced in small batches to ensure quality. Whether you are a connoisseur of Japanese sake already or a beginner, their sake is definitely […]
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The team here at Arigato Travel recently came across this heartwarming eco-friendly farmstay located just out of Kyoto, called Furumaya House. As soon as we saw its beautiful and welcoming atmosphere, we couldn’t wait to introduce it to our readers. So first, I just want you […]
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