Though it’s unlikely that you need an excuse, Castle Day coming up on April 6th is a great time to get outside and enjoy some of Japan’s most interesting architecture and the pleasant spring weather. When researching architectural sites in Japan, most people might first think […]
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Today, we’re back with our guide series and we are super excited to introduce you to Russ, one of our lovely tour guides in Osaka. If you are booking a tour with us in the city, make sure to request him. Hi Russ, can you tell […]
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Are you sick and tired of over-crowded tourist attractions and city buses in Kyoto? Would you like to have a relaxing day but still visit a museum? Do you prefer different experiences to those in major tourist cities? If your answer hits yes to one or […]
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Osaka is the home of kuidaore (literally translated as either “eat-yourself-broke” or “eat-til-you-drop), where people spend a lot of their hard-earned money on delicious dining experiences. The biggest city in West Japan has loads of restaurants, bars, and established local foods. Takoyaki and okonomiyaki are among […]
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Are you one of the lucky people travelling to Osaka? Travellers of all ages will be blown away by the beauty and excitement of this region. You’ll trip over yourself trying to fit in all the sights and sounds, and choosing what to visit and see […]
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Nestled in the Kansai region of Honshu, in which the Yodo and Yamato rivers flow through, one can venture to find Osaka prefecture. The Osakaans are well known for being super friendly and outgoing, which makes it very welcoming for tourists. However, not many will know […]
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Today we are so happy to ask some questions to Eka Wong, author of the “Hungry in Tokyo”, “Hungry in Osaka” and “Hungry in Kyoto” books….
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The reason why I became a tour guide was because I’ve been to a lot of countries by myself, experienced many different cultures and I really wanted to share Japanese culture with tourists from overseas through my experiences in both Japan and other countries.
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I am Gabi, an Arigato Japan Food Tours guide in Osaka and Kyoto. I was born and raised in Brazil, but my grandfather was Japanese. He left Japan with his family around 1920 and completely adapted to life in Brazil. When I was born he was already older and I didn’t have much change to hear about Japan from him. That made me very curious about my heritage, the culture and food in Japan…
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Food and drink are fiercely regional in Japan and beer has played nicely into this. Home to the food and imperial capitals of Osaka and Kyoto, respectively, Kansai boasts a lively and enthusiastic craft scene. A little more to the west lies Hiroshima with its own unique take on beer. Any lover of suds would be remiss not to check out these three craft havens while on holiday in Japan.
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