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Unveiling Life’s Simple Pleasures with Gianni Simone, a Japan-based Writer and Teacher
November 15, 2025  By Maddy Vandelden 

Arigato Travel has had the pleasure of interviewing Gianni Simone, a passionate writer and the author of Tokyo Geek’s Guide and Otaku Japan. His blog, Tokyo Calling, details all aspects of Japanese society while including recommendations on books, films, and music. When he is not working […]

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OMOTENASHI Selection 2023 (2nd session): The 146 Amazing Award Recipients
December 11, 2023  By Tim Brons 

On December 1, the Omotenashi Selection was announced. This selection is made to reflect the spirit and excellence of Japanese hospitality (‘Omotenashi’ in Japanese). It is exclusively given to products and services that show the unique charms of Japan that should be shared with the world, […]

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