Growing up in Vancouver’s diverse landscape and having the opportunities to travel to many countries, Jarl has found a passion to inspire those around him to experience cultural exchanges by sharing his own history of travel. In his free time, he loves to stay active by […]
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Eduard, born in Armenia, is a Visual Arts major at the University of San Diego, currently studying abroad in Japan and pursuing a career in graphic design and visual storytelling. When he’s not catching up on his favorite reality TV shows, he loves doing escape rooms, […]
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Melinda doesn’t remember a time when she wasn’t fascinated by Japan’s culture. So when she got a chance for an in-person internship there, she didn’t hesitate to take it. If she isn’t working on her ceramics or studying for exams, she can be found rewatching Howl’s […]
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Saya is a Japanese-British marketing professional born in London with family ties to Okayama that shaped her love for rural Japan. She finds joy in Studio Ghibli films, music, art, and cooking for family and friends, while aspiring to work in areas close to her heart: […]
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Lulu is a design freelancer fascinated by Japan’s art, graphic design, and food. Growing up mixed-race and surrounded by rich traditions in Indonesia, her love to explore our world’s diverse cultures has been strongly increasing. In her free time, if not snacking, she enjoys crocheting and […]
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Kainu’u, a recent Temple University Japan Graduate from Watsonville, California. With a background in Sport Management and a passion for Japanese sports, he aims to expand Arigato Travel’s marketing and content. He enjoys movies, museums, exercising, and meeting friends.
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Brad, half-Japanese and half-American, was born and raised in Japan and now lives in the U.S. A devoted foodie with a soft spot for tonkatsu, he brings Japanese culture, flavors, and traditions to life through Arigato Travel, hoping to inspire wanderlust in as many people as […]
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Kate is from Ukraine. Since childhood, she watched countless videos about Japan, folklore, and traditions. She is fascinated by Japanese mystical tales and yokai. Her first step in art was anime sketches. Japanese culture is one of the main sources of inspiration for her, guiding her […]
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Sarah is a Senior at Temple University, majoring in Communications. Driven by a passion to connect with her Japanese heritage, she explores various regions of Japan. In her free time, she documents her journey through photos and videos, capturing Japan’s unique beauty.
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Emma has been obsessed with Japan since she was thirteen. After studying abroad in Sendai as a teenager, she returned to Japan and graduated from university in Tokyo. She loves anything beautiful, unique, or cute. She spends her free time snacking, collecting trinkets, and making art.
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