Sushi has long been a staple and delicacy of the culture and traditions of Japan, with different forms of preparations, styles, and serving methods that have turned this dish into a universal sensation all across the globe. Sushi offers an experience of natural beauty, excellence, and […]
0 Read More
Recently, the team here at Arigato Travel has had the pleasure of featuring Nihon Kindai Reiho, a recent Omotenashi Selection gold award winner, on our blog. It is such a great achievement to have under their belt, proving just how amazing the company is to those […]
0 Read More
Congratulations! You’re about to attend your first Japanese tea ceremony. Or, maybe it has simply been a long time since you’ve been to a ceremony, and a few reminders regarding basic tearoom protocol would be useful? Depending on the context, the ceremony you attend could be […]
0 Read More
Arigato Travel has recently had the pleasure of meeting with Nao Yazawa, well-renowned manga artist, best known for illustrating Wedding Peach, and creator and teacher of Manga School Nakano. With her classes helping us get closer to being able to draw Manga like her, we just […]
0 Read More
Today we’re glad to interview our friend and partner Kei-san from Japanese Green Tea Co and Japanese Coffee Co about his new project! Japanese knives are known and have a good reputation all over the world: from gourmet restaurants to home cooking, what are the peculiarities […]
0 Read More
Have you ever heard of Bento boxes? Those small, neatly packed meals served in a compact container. This work of art has been a staple of Japanese cuisine for centuries. But they are more than just a convenient way to carry food; they are a cultural […]
0 Read More
Japan, Land of the Rising Sun Japan is a fascinating and unique country and visitors are always impressed by the quality of services, food, and much more. You may have already become familiar with Japanese values through movies, documentaries or Japanese animations (such as honor, education, […]
0 Read More
Japan is a country known for its traditional customs and rich culture, and one aspect of this culture that you need to know before visiting is its unique body language. Understanding these nonverbal cues can greatly enhance your communication and interaction with Japanese people. Here are […]
0 Read More
In Japan, a drink that everyone knows and is commonly served in izakayas (Japanese drinking restaurants) is the HIGHBALL! The Highball (ハイボール) is a strong alcoholic beverage usually made by adding a non-alcoholic, usually carbonated, drink to whisky with the whole cocktail being served in a […]
0 Read More
Need a cold drink to refresh yourself in the summer heat? Or how about a warm can of corn soup to warm your hands in the middle of winter? What if you’re hungry with no Japanese convenience store nearby? With an estimated 4 million vending machines […]
0 Read More