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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Here at Arigato Japan we’re all about food and drinks—as huge tea-lovers—so we are very excited to introduce a very special guest to our readers. If you follow our Instagram series “Tea Talks” with Lauren, you may have watched our episode which featured Mariëlla Erkens—Tea Sommelier, […]
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We are so thrilled to introduce today Martin, owner of “Eighty Degrees”, a beautifully crafted, independent magazine all about tea culture! We, at Arigato Travel, are really passionate about tea, being a huge part of Japanese Culture. And because we know a lot of our readers […]
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Are you interested in Japanese Green Tea, but not exactly sure where to start? Unsure of your preferences? The company Nio, through their offers of sampler packs, subscriptions, tea ware, and a large array of tea types, could be the solution to your problem! Nio Tea […]
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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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You might have already noticed from all our different blog posts that we love Shizuoka Prefecture and TEA at Arigato Travel! With easy access from Tokyo, there are a lot of great things to do and to see there if you’re a foreigner living in Japan, […]
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