As we approach the heart of the sakura season, another special period slowly creeps up. Anyone want to take a guess? Well if you’ve read the title of this blog you should already know, but it’s almost time for dun dun da da…Golden Week! If you’re […]
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Have you ever wondered when you can have the most authentic Japanese experience? The perfect time is none other than New Year! This season is a big deal in Japan, with beautiful decorations in the streets and shrines bustling with visitors for their first prayers of […]
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Holiday Giveaway: It’s All Up For Grabs! Christmas is already upon us and, just as we did last year, we want to celebrate the holiday season by doing our HUGE annual giveaway! This is our way to show you our appreciation and to thank you, our […]
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Are you ready to travel to Japan in 2024? After several event cancellations and strict COVID-19 measures, Japan is now fully prepared to welcome travelers once again. 2024 seems like the perfect time to visit! The most important thing to note is to book your Shinkansen, […]
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Fukubukuro (福袋) translates literally to “lucky bag”, and it represents a Japanese New Year custom in which almost all shops around the country (especially Tokyo) make beautiful grab-bags with a variety of random products and sell them for a substantial discount, depending on the shop but […]
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The holidays are just around the corner and we here at Arigato Travel are just as excited as you are! Some say that this is the most wonderful time of the year, and we’ll have to agree. To celebrate the holidays this year and to show […]
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With the holidays just around the corner, thoughts of what to buy your loved ones might have crossed your mind. If you happen to know any Japan lovers out there, we have got you covered. Keep reading to find out which are our top picks for […]
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New Year in Japan is a big deal, it’s one of the most important and biggest celebrations in the country! In addition to New Year’s Eve on December 31st which is called Ōmisoka (大晦日), Japan also celebrates the entire New Year period, which runs from January […]
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November is winding down, and Christmas will be here before we know it. Isn’t it always the case? I love the Christmas atmosphere, seeing the streets adorned with colourful lights, hearing Christmas songs whenever I go into a shop, and enjoying a hot drink while taking […]
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Father’s Day is almost upon us! If you are wondering what to buy for the most important man in your life on this special day, we’ve prepared 5 Father’s Day gift ideas to help you in this task.
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