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The Secrets to Japanese Longevity: A Food Guide
In Japan, it’s not rare to see a street attendant working past retirement, or a kind 80-year-old woman still running her family soba restaurant. It’s a widely known fact that this country has some of the oldest people in the world, falling only behind Hong Kong in life expectancy. Why is this? Could it be the fantastic healthcare system, the high regard that seniors receive, or the fact that many of them remain active, getting up at 6 AM for their daily exercises? Of course these are all contributing factors, but we are missing a pretty important one: food.
A Taste of Okinawa to Bring Home
Okinawa, with its turquoise seas and white sand beaches, touches the heart of anyone who visits. Whether you’re strolling down Kokusai Dori or you’re dipping your feet in the seas of Ishigaki, you want to take a slice of the Okinawan lifestyle back to reality. While Kariyushi (Okinawan aloha shirts) and island made jewelry are lovely baubles, I have found that the best way to show those back home how wonderful a culture is, is to bring back a little taste of their local delicacies…
8 Tokyo Off the Beaten Path Experiences
OTTS WORLD: 8 Tokyo Off the Beaten Path Experiences Author: Sherry Tokyo is the largest city in the world with 37 million people roaming its streets. It’s full of culture, food, art, shopping, and entertainment everywhere you look. If you are a tourist there, it’s hard […]
Hanami, the Fleetingness of Beauty in a Year of Crisis
Memories of fleeting beauty and friendship. All the more important to think about wonderful past experiences and look forward to future chances when this difficult time is behind us. MEMORIES: We laughed and shared stories, talking for hours and hours under the soft rain of sakura petals. It was like a scene straight out of a fairy tale, and a smile comes across my face whenever I recall it….
Hiroshima, Hidden Gem of the Sake World
The town of Saijo in Hiroshima is home to eight Sake breweries and is where much of the sought-after soft water is sourced along with other locally produced ingredients. The winter weather experienced in Saijo also makes it an ideal site for Sake brewing…
10 Must-See Places in Uji, Kyoto for Tea Lovers – Part 3
T CHING: 10 Must-See Places in Uji, Kyoto for Tea Lovers – Part 3 Author: Kei Nishida If you’re looking to simplify your experience in Uji and meet fellow food and tea lovers, Kei Nishida recommends Arigato Japan’s Matcha Kyoto Green Tea Tour, which focuses on […]
Shimbashi Hidden Gems Food Tour
KANTAN JAPAN: Shimbashi Hidden Gems Food Tour Author: Julian Come and join Kantan Japan for a guided tour around Shimbashi in Tokyo—thanks to Arigato Japan Food Tours—to try out some of the best dishes the city has to offer! BACK TO MEDIA PAGE
TOKYO, JAPAN: A FIRST TIME GUIDE
THE TRAVELING BLONDIE: Tokyo, Japan: A First Time Guide Author: Nichole Nichole from The Traveling Blondie compiles a very detailed list of things to know when visiting Tokyo for the first time. She suggest a lot of various—and unique—activities, and recommends Arigato Japan Food Tours as […]
Sugamo, The Local Food and Culture Adventure For Everyone
My experience taking Arigato Japan’s Food, Culture and Calligraphy Tour in Sugamo felt like a breath of fresh air. After living in Tokyo for almost five years, it is always fun to get to know places that still have that local feeling. Read more about our Sugamo Foodie adventures…