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Holiday and Winter Cocktail Making Workshop
TOKYO WEEKENDER: Holiday and Winter Cocktail Making Workshop Author: Tokyo Weekender Team Arigato Travel and co-working space The Hive Jinnan have teamed up for this cocktail-making workshop. With 20 years of experience in the food and beverage and tourism industries, Arigato Travel’s GM Lauren Shannon will […]
Shirasu – A nutritious shoal of fish straight to your bowl
In marine biology, fish are said to be shoaling when they swim in large groups as a precaution against predators or in order to save energy. However, without speaking disrespectfully, such a complex social group behavior does not apply to Shirasu (Jap. しらす, meaning whitebait), […]
Interview with Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel in Shiga Prefecture
The Lake Biwa area in Shiga Prefecture is an amazing place to visit! If you’re looking for a unique and off-the-beaten-track destination for your next trip to Japan, we definitely recommend that you check out this beautiful place. Our team had the opportunity to travel to […]
PACKING ESSENTIALS FOR A HEALTHY AND SAFE TRIP TO JAPAN
With signs that Japan may start to reopen soon, and a new prime minster focused again on how to work with other countries to restore tourism to Japan, it is a great time to start thinking about your trip, looking for flights, and even organizing your […]
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2021
TRAVEL BABBO: Holiday Gift Guide 2021 Author: Eric Stoen Travel Babbo rounds-up a list of super cool gifts to help you out if you’re struggling with ideas for this Christmas. Cookbooks, playing cards, and apparel, but also online experiences—and Arigato Japan’s online tours is among the […]
Best Travel Gift Ideas for Frequent Travelers
PAIGE MINDS THE GAP: Best Travel Gift Ideas for Frequent Travelers Author: Paige Watts Paige puts together a round-up post of the best gift ideas you can give to your traveler friends/loved ones. There are various options—from travel essentials to luxury gifts, to amazing travel experiences, […]
Bokksu Grocery: An Easy Way to Shop for your Favourite Japanese Food Items
Are there any Japanese snacks or beverages that you’ve been wanting to try? Or are there any Japanese recipes you want to cook if only you had the right ingredients… We know that if you live outside of Japan, it can be tricky to find Japanese […]
Japanese Chestnuts: a Reason for the Season to Enjoy this Nutty Treat!
Autumn 秋 (aki) is the season that brings forth trees painted in the colours of red, yellow and orange. The foliage creates picturesque sights for your viewing whilst you stroll about, enjoying the cooler weather of the season before winter sets in. A symbol of the […]
BBC TRAVEL SHOW TALKS ABOUT ARIGATO JAPAN’S ONLINE EXPERIENCES
BBC TRAVEL SHOW During this week of the BBC Travel Show, they talk about Arigato Japan’s online experiences. Discover all about Mt. Fuji, or find out the Top 5 Japanese foods. Are you looking forward to when travel borders reopen In Japan? Then ‘Plan for Japan’ […]
Nikko Style Nagoya and the Changing Face of Tourism
My friends at Nagoya is not boring are making supporting and sharing options and information available for all of the great things to see and do in the Nagoya and Aichi areas. Time to explore places other than Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka… There is a lot […]