28 Nov | Michelle Lam |No Comments
Kyoto: 100+ Years of Food History
At Arigato Japan we believe FOOD is the best gateway to culture, customs and history and this is true even more in the ancient city of Kyoto. From tea houses more than 300 years old to restaurants that have been serving food for half a millennium, Kyoto has a rich food history that is still relevant today.
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7 Nov | Jessica Iragne |No Comments
Yokohama: a City You Must Visit During Your Trip to Japan!
Accessible via train from Tokyo (only 30 min from Shibuya), Yokohama is full of activities for families, friends, couples and even solo travelers. Whether you like to visit and learn new aspects of Japanese culture, lighten your wallet and go shopping, eat to your heart’s content, or Kanpai (cheers) with locals using your best Japanese, there is definitely something for everyone.
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28 Oct | Norma |No Comments
Recommended Foodie Events in Tokyo – November 2019
Are you in Tokyo in November? Check out our top three recommended foodie happenings in Tokyo this month.
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24 Oct | Nick Colaccino |No Comments
Yaki-imo: the perfect taste of Autumn
Let’s get this straight—yaki-imo is not your grandma’s butter-and-sour-cream, heart-attack-inducing, cholesterol bomb. Unlike traditional baked potatoes in the West that do everything to mask the bland flavor of your standard potato, yaki-imo is a call to simplicity, and the beauty it reveals….
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28 Sep | Norma |No Comments
Recommended Foodie Events in Tokyo – October 2019
Monthly Foodie Events! Check out our top three recommended food happenings in Tokyo this month.
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24 Sep | Rae DeFrane |No Comments
Top 10 Tokyo Souvenirs to Bring for Your Friends Back Home
Tokyo is an amazing, busy, exciting and fun place to visit. Don’t forget to get your friends/family/significant other Something from your trip! Let’s go through the Top 10 suggestions I have after living in Tokyo for a year.
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4 Sep | Jessica Iragne |No Comments
Interview with Eka Wong, author of the “Hungry in Japan” books
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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30 Aug | Norma |No Comments
Recommended Foodie Events in Tokyo – September 2019
Check on the best foodie events around Tokyo in September! Delicious craft beer, Local Gin, Markets and Moon-inspired foods for the start of the autumn season!
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26 Aug | Jessica Iragne |No Comments
Pocketalk: your best friend for your trip to Japan
Are you are traveling to Japan and worried about the language barrier? Pocketalk could save your travel and make you feel like a local!
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Three new delicious traditional Sake (rice wine) inspired KitKat Yuzu-Sake (citrus) Regular Sake and Ume (sweet plum) Sake #trythemall #kitkat #japanesesnacks #tokyotokyo #oldmeetsnew
So happy to share our #giveaway snacks with @madgirlwithabox5 ! Stay tuned— amazing annual Christmas giveaway Coming Soon!
Tuna Sashimi tasting plate! Tuna comes in many cuts and styles. Please continue it is one of the most popular fish for sashimi in Japan, but there are so many ways to try it. Also the word for tuna in Japanese is maguro. But each type of maguro Sashimi has a different Japanese name! Don’t be confused, come with us on a food tour and we will help you learn all the great sushi and sashimi you need to order and what everything is called in Japanese! #japanfoodtour #nosushinolife #tokyo
We actually call sake, Nihonshu in Japan. There are so many styles of nihonshu and the towns and breweries where it is made are amazing places. You can learn about the brewing process, taste local food and nihonshu pairings, and of course try many different types! 🍶cheers! #sake #nihonshu #trysomethingnew
Peek Around corners and explore small shops all the while you get to try the tastiest fresh seafood and other local snacks. If you have a passion to understand and experience the best Japanese food, A trip to Tsukiji with an expert guide should be on your must do list.
