Blog Masonry
Japanese Snack Round Up: From our JFTP Friends and Family
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 […]
5 FANTASTIC THINGS TO EAT IN AKITA
Akita prefecture in northern Japan is the perfect choice for nature lovers. Here you can enjoy the four seasons. You can do outdoor sports such as hiking, cycling and relieve your tiredness with quality sake and relaxing onsen. Also, you can go to the Samurai district […]
Gyokuro no sato, a tea paradise in Shizuoka
You might have already noticed from all our different blog posts that we love Shizuoka Prefecture and TEA at Arigato Travel! With easy access from Tokyo, there are a lot of great things to do and to see there if you’re a foreigner living in Japan, […]
5 Most Popular Japanese Teas
The Japanese love affair with tea stretches back over a millennium. This illustrates that the tea here is more than just another drink. Teas are a staple part of Japanese culture. So much so that you can find vending machines at every corner dispensing bottles at […]
Interview with Genji Kyoto, a new hotel to enjoy during your trip!
The team here at Arigato Travel recently had the privilege of meeting with the team at Genji Kyoto a new boutique hotel. Having just opened their doors to the world, we knew we had to introduce them on our blog. Hi Genji Kyoto team! Could you […]
Taiyaki: a crispy, fishy treat! Take one bite with all your might!
The fishy snack that’s not a fish! Please be aware that no real fish were harmed in the writing of this blog! (lol) If you’re an anime fan like myself, you’re sure to have seen these fish-shaped delicacies called taiyaki being sold by street vendors. What […]
How To Find Halal Food in Japan
As you may know, these days traveling is becoming more and more popular, and you can even see many things and travel virtually on the internet. People want to explore other countries, feel the difference in cultures, and taste their food. Yeah, Food! Food is both […]
FIVE FOODS WORTH TRYING WHEN YOU VISIT HOKKAIDO
When I think about Hokkaido, the very first thing I associate with it is snow—something that resembles the image above a lot. The immediate second thought I have is the Sapporo Snow Festival, followed by Hatsune Miku, who is not only an icon in Japan but […]
15 Useful Restaurant Phrases for Travellers to Use in Japan
Travelling to a foreign country you have never visited before can be quite daunting, especially if you don’t speak the language. Every international traveller has at least some level of anxiety about communicating effectively with Japanese residents, and it can add unnecessary stress to an otherwise […]
Interview with Alyse, The Invisible Tourist
Have you ever arrived at your dream holiday destination, only to find it overcrowded with tourists? The Invisible Tourist is a blog dedicated to sharing the best ways to blend in when traveling and minimize the negative impacts on the local culture/environment often created by overtourism. […]