Having lived in New Zealand for more than four years and travelled to several other countries, I’ve become aware of the kinds of bread that are only available in Japan. Although not a traditional Japanese food, authentic and unique Japanese bread are definitely worth giving a […]
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Halloween, celebrated on October 31st of each year, is the only holiday where you can dress up like a monster, have fun carving pumpkins, and celebrate the spooky season. Halloween foods are a big part of the holiday, and there are many different traditional and regional […]
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Crispy, crunchy, can be savoury or sweet. What am I referring to? The Japanese Senbei that is! Brings back memories of 2018 where I made an awesome Japanese friend on campus, who then gave me Japanese snacks to enjoy before she headed back home. Among these […]
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Snacks have been pivotal in showing the constant creativity within Japanese culture and have had a deep historical significance as well. For example, take a look at the role of snacks in Sado or the Japanese tea ceremony as well as the role of wagashi in […]
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It is usual for rice to be used in Japanese cuisine in ways that might seem a bit unconventional to those who are not used to it. From desserts to drinks, rice is clearly one of the most important ingredients in Japanese food, which is why […]
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For most people living in non-Asian countries, the first idea that might come up while thinking about beans is a savory food, and those coming from Asian countries other than Japan might partly consider it a sweet food as well. Nonetheless, in Japan you’ll hardly find […]
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Every country has their own twists on local sweets, and the Japanese bring forth theirs in the most simple of ways, yet it’s a one of a kind experience we should all try! Traditional Japanese sweets, also known as wagashi (和菓子) can be traced back to […]
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Halloween is coming on October 31st this month! Every country celebrates this special event through their own country’s tradition. Japan also celebrates in a unique way even though its origin isn’t Japan, so how did the Halloween event start here? It is said that Kiddy Land […]
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What comes into your mind when you remember your favorite childhood snacks? Surely, the fond memories of those snacks bring a smile to your face! In this article, let me discuss with you the exciting world of Japanese candy and snacks called Dagashi. WHAT IS DAGASHI? […]
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About a year into covid, our Arigato Travel founder Anne and I started a Facebook group because we discovered, almost by accident, that there are amazing tourism professionals that are international residents spread out all over Japan from Hokkaido to Okinawa. In just over a year […]
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