Congratulations! You’re about to attend your first Japanese tea ceremony. Or, maybe it has simply been a long time since you’ve been to a ceremony, and a few reminders regarding basic tearoom protocol would be useful? Depending on the context, the ceremony you attend could be […]
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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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Arigato Travel has recently had the pleasure of meeting with Nao Yazawa, well-renowned manga artist, best known for illustrating Wedding Peach, and creator and teacher of Manga School Nakano. With her classes helping us get closer to being able to draw Manga like her, we just […]
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Recently, our team had the lucky opportunity to visit The Capitol Hotel Tokyu and get to know its staff. The hotel is a stylish modern place and filled with artworks all around. We had an amazing time there, which is why we bring you an interview […]
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These days, more and more people are looking to ditch the convenience of a hotel in favour of the tranquillity of the great outdoors when choosing accommodation for a trip. And why not? Camping is a great way to immerse yourself in nature; being serenaded to […]
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Many inbound tourists and expats are impressed with how reliable the rail services are in Japan. Are you one of them and curious to know even more about the Japanese railway? Or do you simply want to see someplace that’s less crowded than the temples or […]
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Today we’re glad to interview our friend and partner Kei-san from Japanese Green Tea Co and Japanese Coffee Co about his new project! Japanese knives are known and have a good reputation all over the world: from gourmet restaurants to home cooking, what are the peculiarities […]
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FAUCHON Hotel Kyoto is a luxury hotel where you can enjoy the fusion of Paris and Kyoto from the rooms to the restaurants, shops, spa and so much more! If you’re looking for a beautiful luxury hotel in Kyoto, then we recommend you visit this place! […]
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As spring slowly finishes, we wish the cherry blossoms, azaleas and other spring flowers good-bye for another year and prepare to welcome a new season! Strangely enough, during the very first month of summer, temperatures in Japan do not instantly spike to their crazy highs. To […]
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Experience the vibrant beginnings of summer in Tokyo this June! Immerse yourself in the electrifying atmosphere of traditional festivals, where dances and music fill the streets. Marvel at the exquisite beauty of blooming flowers, from the captivating iris displays to the enchanting hydrangea festivals. Quench your […]
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