19 Feb | Carlotta Villa |No Comments
Japan’s ultimate bucket list: explore all 47 Prefectures and plan your next trip!
Japan is a beautiful country full of tradition and culture, but with so many things to see and explore, planning your next trip might be a little overwhelming! That’s why we’ve prepared the ultimate bucket list! It includes a must-see and a must-eat for all 47 Japanese Prefectures so you can discover Japan step by step and bite by bite. Jump into Part 1…
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22 Jan | Jessica Iragne |No Comments
Aloft Tokyo Ginza, a Great Hotel for your stay in Japan
Aloft would be especially preferred by global travelers, those who love open spaces, open thinking and open expression. We see many of our customers as self-expressers; forward-thinking, confidently social tech enthusiasts who live both online and off. We have the connectivity to keep up with them…
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6 Aug | Norma |No Comments
Eat Play Works, a concept mixing working space and delicious food in Tokyo
Eat Play Works is a new community co-working space that has found the perfect combination of comfort, tranquility and professionalism, in its 6 floors there are 17 small restaurants, conference rooms, individual and group work spaces, rest rooms, kitchenettes, among other things. The place has a design that focuses on the work needs of new generations…
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17 Jan | Todd Reczka |No Comments
Osusume Japan: Miyama, A Tofu Lover’s Paradise
Driving along Route 55, we went down a short steep road to a parking lot for Konjo-In Shrine and Seibu Kyu-Jo Station. That’s where we found the restaurant, a two story house nestled in Totoro Forest. Entering through its noren curtains, the owner’s friendly voice welcomed us into a corridor glowing with lamps illuminating the paper sho-ji door…
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29 Dec | Norma |No Comments
Recommended Foodie Events in Tokyo – January 2020
Exciting foodie events and experience in Tokyo for January 2020! Check out this list if you are traveling in the Tokyo area in the first month of 2020. And Happy New Year Japan Style.
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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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14 Nov | Michelle Lam |No Comments
Macho Bar, a bar themed around Macho Men in Kyoto
Japan is famous for weird and wacky restaurant themes, but this one is sure to carry weight. Macho Cafes or Macho Bars have recently become popular amongst locals and foreigners alike. Although it is quite pricey, you can experience Magic Mike-esque evening with muscley eye-candy.
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11 Nov | Norma |No Comments
Golden Gai, a Cozy Bar Hopping Experience
There are places in the world that just drag you in, and this is certainly one of them. The first time I visited Golden Gai four years ago, I just couldn’t contain my excitement while looking forward to exploring all the bars in the area. We only walked around talking about how we needed to improve our Japanese skills so we could step foot into one of those amazing establishments one day.
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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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23 Sep | Rae DeFrane |No Comments
Okiniawa’s Centuries Old Pottery Alley
Shops are overflowing with hand-made treasures in a myriad of colours that encapsulate island life. Many of the pieces I saw were a blue that was reminiscent of the tropical seas of the region, and can only have taken inspiration from the surroundings.
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