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Summer’s Best: Refreshing with Kuzumochi
Aside from visiting cultural sites, one of the best things you can do in Japan is to uncover new places to eat and try out local delicacies. In Japan, seasonal changes have a significant impact on culinary offerings. For instance, several foods are only available during […]
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Interview with Nio Teas
Are you interested in Japanese Green Tea, but not exactly sure where to start? Unsure of your preferences? The company Nio, through their offers of sampler packs, subscriptions, tea ware, and a large array of tea types, could be the solution to your problem! Nio Tea […]
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Summertime in Kyoto: Finishing up This Year and Planning for Next Year
Kyoto is known for its diverse seasons, and the summer months are especially distinct. Renowned for its extremely hot and humid days, visiting Kyoto in the summertime might feel daunting when you first hear of the weather you may have to face. However, Japan’s cultural capital […]
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Understanding Sustainability in Japan and its role in travel
When people are asked what “sustainability” is, most of them will answer “eco-friendly” or something related to the environment. Well, that’s just one aspect of sustainability. However, this is an important topic to discuss. In this blog, let’s take an insight into what sustainability is and […]
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Climb to great heights with Mount Fuji treats. Don’t even think twice!
As the Summer season has already struck, it officially brought forth an extra season, which is none other than the climbing season. Yes! It’s quite possible to scale the sides of this majestic mountain, and the view at the top is even more rewarding. However, preparations […]
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Try Wanko soba, a popular dish from Iwate Prefecture, in the middle of Tokyo
I don’t know about you, but I love to travel for food. I mean, it’s nice to discover new places of course, BUT the best thing is to taste popular local dishes right? I have visited a lot of prefectures in Japan but unfortunately, I have […]
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5 Things to Eat in Aichi Prefecture
Located east of Kyoto in central Chubu, Aichi is the industrial capital of Japan, being the home to many major companies, most notably Toyota. This is one of the places where historically important figures reside. The first shogun of Japan, Minamoto Yoritomo, and the “Big 3” […]
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Interview with Josip and Mate from Japanko
The team here at Arigato Travel has recently had the privilege of talking with Josip and Mate, the two entrepreneurs behind Japanko, and we just couldn’t wait to share both them and their website here on our blog. Hi Josip and Mate! Could you please introduce […]
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Matcha Affogato: matcha meets ice-cream; a match-a made in heaven!
Now, who said ice cream is not healthy? Objection! It can be with a little green tea magic and I’m here today to blow your mind away! Matcha and some vanilla ice cream. Ice cream is among the absolute best matcha flavour pairings, so yes, that’s […]
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Ebisuya Guest House: The Perfect Place for a Private Mountain Getaway in Japan
One of the reasons people love Japan is the breathtaking scenery found across the whole country. From clear water beaches to bustling cities to snow covered mountains, there is somewhere for everyone to enjoy. What better way to relax and unwind than in Japan’s tranquil mountain […]
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