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Family Fun Things to Do Around Osaka
Are you one of the lucky people travelling to Osaka? Travellers of all ages will be blown away by the beauty and excitement of this region. You’ll trip over yourself trying to fit in all the sights and sounds, and choosing what to visit and see […]
Interview with Fuji Takasago Sake Brewery
At Arigato Travel, we love the Shizuoka area and especially Fujinomiya! This is a great destination when you can see Mt Fuji (on sunny days!), but also for delicious food (they have a special yakisoba dish and other local favorites!) and Japanese Sake. One of our […]
5 Must Eat Foods in Nagano
Known for its stunning mountain scenery, amazing winter sports, and the famous hot spring loving snow monkeys, is Nagano Prefecture (長野県). Located in the middle of Honshu, Nagano is the largest landlocked prefecture in Japan, bordering 8 other prefectures. Nagano City is the capital city, with […]
Borders are finally open! How to prepare for your upcoming trip to Japan
After being closed down for over 2 years, Japan has finally announced the long-awaited return of inbound tourism. Having eagerly waited for borders to open up to tourists, we are just as excited by this news as you are. In this blog post, we will provide […]
Best Food and Snacks to Bring Back as Souvenirs from Japan
Okay, you’re in Japan having the time of your life. Seeing some of the most beautiful sights, wandering through historical neighborhoods and sampling some of the tastiest food you’ve ever had. Now, at the end of the trip, you’re excited to tell your friends and family […]
Japanese tea ceremony: tranquility, peace and utensils used for green tea!
Steeped in years of history, a Japanese tea ceremony holds its stance as both a traditional and ceremonial way of life amongst the Japanese people. An art itself and much highly appreciated in their culture, a tea ceremony is also a way of not only just […]
STAY AT SECTION L GINZA EAST, AND FEEL AT HOME IN THE MIDDLE OF TOKYO
At Arigato Travel, we love sharing interesting accommodations in Japan and all I can say is that the one I’m covering today is very special! I had the opportunity to stay at Section L Ginza East for a night and it was an amazing experience, so […]
A Taste of Asakusa – a place to enjoy morning, day and night
Asakusa, a district of Tokyo, is an extremely popular sightseeing destination for both Japanese and foreign tourists alike – and for good reason! A traditional atmosphere, delicious food and wonderful sight-seeing spots combine to make for a wonderful destination. Asakusa was originally an entertainment district for […]
Time for Fall – Your Ultimate Guide to Japan in the Autumn Season!
Summer is finally starting to come to a close in Japan, and autumn has just begun. Many will be happy to know that the soaring temperatures and smothering humidity will soon drop, but there is a lot more to experience in autumn than just the simple […]
Expats in Japan – Interview with Alex from Arigato Travel
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, […]