The winter solstice in Japan is called Toji, which usually falls around December 21st or 22nd. Toji is not only the year’s shortest day but also the time when the sun’s power begins to return, symbolizing a shift from yin to yang or cold to warmth. […]
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The festive season has arrived, and we’re thrilled to bring back our Annual Holiday Giveaway for 2025! Following last year’s great reception, we’ve packed this giveaway with even more wonderful prizes and partners to celebrate the holidays with our wonderful community. We’ve once again had the […]
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Seasonal Surprises: Enter Our Giveaways Now! The holiday season is upon us, and we couldn’t be more excited to announce our BIG Annual Holiday Giveaway for 2024! This is our favorite way to spread holiday cheer and show heartfelt appreciation for you—our guests, readers and supporters. […]
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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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