“The four seasons”. This is one of the more common responses when picking the brains of any Japanese about what the quintessential essence of Japan is. Needless to say, changes in our climate have shortened the fall season. However, it remains one of the more distinct […]
Halloween is coming on October 31st this month! Every country celebrates this special event through their own country’s tradition. Japan also celebrates in a unique way even though its origin isn’t Japan, so how did the Halloween event start here? It is said that Kiddy Land […]
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 […]
At Arigato Travel, we love the Shizuoka area and especially Fujinomiya! This is a great destination when you can see Mt Fuji (on sunny days!), but also for delicious food (they have a special yakisoba dish and other local favorites!) and Japanese Sake. One of our […]
Known for its stunning mountain scenery, amazing winter sports, and the famous hot spring loving snow monkeys, is Nagano Prefecture (長野県). Located in the middle of Honshu, Nagano is the largest landlocked prefecture in Japan, bordering 8 other prefectures. Nagano City is the capital city, with […]
After being closed down for over 2 years, Japan has finally announced the long-awaited return of inbound tourism. Having eagerly waited for borders to open up to tourists, we are just as excited by this news as you are. In this blog post, we will provide […]
Okay, you’re in Japan having the time of your life. Seeing some of the most beautiful sights, wandering through historical neighborhoods and sampling some of the tastiest food you’ve ever had. Now, at the end of the trip, you’re excited to tell your friends and family […]
Steeped in years of history, a Japanese tea ceremony holds its stance as both a traditional and ceremonial way of life amongst the Japanese people. An art itself and much highly appreciated in their culture, a tea ceremony is also a way of not only just […]
At Arigato Travel, we love sharing interesting accommodations in Japan and all I can say is that the one I’m covering today is very special! I had the opportunity to stay at Section L Ginza East for a night and it was an amazing experience, so […]
Asakusa, a district of Tokyo, is an extremely popular sightseeing destination for both Japanese and foreign tourists alike – and for good reason! A traditional atmosphere, delicious food and wonderful sight-seeing spots combine to make for a wonderful destination. Asakusa was originally an entertainment district for […]