Blog Masonry
The Best Kōyō (Autumn Leaves) in Aomori!
I wanted to title this with some sort of pun, like “best place to go see the forest in the fall? Ao-MORI of course!” then I realized the better pun is “Best place for fall fun? AKI-ta,” but I digress. Japan’s seasons bring cycles of limited-edition […]
Wasabi: health and spice, all in one!
Although famous around the world for the fact that it almost always accompanies sushi, many people still don’t know about the origins or properties of Wasabi. Since its main presentation is that of a green paste, it is not that easy to imagine that it actually […]
Takanome Sake: Interview with a luxury Japanese sake maker
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 […]
Furumaya House, Interview with an eco-friendly farmstay
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 […]
5 Must Try Foods in Yamaguchi, Japan
Yamaguchi Prefecture can entice any foodie looking for a new experience. While the area certainly boasts beautiful beaches and shrines, it also tempts travellers with its promise of delicious and particularly unique delicacies. Below, we’ve listed some recommendations of foods to try when in the area! […]
Interview with Section L: Japan’s most amusing apartment hotels
At Section L, we won’t tell you where to end up. Only where to start. – Quite a captivating statement! Therefore, we took the opportunity to bring to you, our lovely readers, the opportunity to get to know more about this company and what they have […]
Tokyo Cafe Roundup
Coffee culture. Let’s talk about it. While it’s important to take note of and regulate your caffeine intake, there is a beauty to our modern day coffee culture. Going out for coffee isn’t just about getting that boost of energy, it can be an event. A […]
Mariëlla Erkens: Tea Sommelier, Tea Expert, and Tea Author
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, […]
Asakusa Kokono Club Hotel: a creative and energetic accommodation in Asakusa
We are always looking for interesting, welcoming, and unique accommodations in the best locations for our guests and visitors to Japan. We were so excited to discover the Asakusa Kokono Club Hotel. This stylish and modern concept hotel is in the heart of Asakusa along a […]
Interview with Eighty Degrees: a beautifully crafted, independent magazine about tea culture
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 […]