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A Stay at Park Hotel Tokyo: A Fusion of Art, Culture, and Sustainability

Jan 11, 2025
BY Jessica Iragne

If you're seeking a hotel experience that is more than just a place to sleep, Park Hotel Tokyo is the perfect destination. Located above Shiodome Metro Station, with Shimbashi JR Station just a short walk away, it is incredibly convenient for exploring Tokyo. My recent stay […]

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The Art of Ikebana

Oct 8, 2024
BY Amna Bibi

Also known as kadō, Ikebana is by far the most attractive flower arrangement method. Literally, Ikebana means ‘’giving life to flowers.’. Compared to the Western styles of flower arrangement which are commonly marked by placing a bunch of flowers in a vase, Ikebana focuses on aesthetically […]

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Gion Kagai Art Museum: Grand Opening

Jun 6, 2024
BY Maddy Vandelden

Step into the Gion Kagai Museum, located in one of Kyoto’s most famous geisha districts. Situated in the historic Gion district, renowned for its charming wooden houses and cobblestone streets, the museum offers visitors a look into Kyoto’s rich cultural past. The museum has a diverse […]

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Discovering Nagoya’s Festival and Event Treasures in 2024

Feb 26, 2024
BY Amna Bibi

Nagoya, one of Japan's most vibrant largest cities, is a kaleidoscope of cultural delights and modern amazements. But beyond its bustling streets lies a calendar filled with exciting events and festivals throughout the year. So, whether you're a seasoned Japan lover or a curious new visitor, […]

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Ozu Washi: An Insight into the World of Traditional Japanese Paper!

Feb 19, 2024
BY Tim Brons

Ozu Washi is a shop that sells traditional Japanese paper in Tokyo. This is not just any store, besides selling all kinds of different high-quality products based around traditional paper, they also have workshops, a museum, Shoran exhibition and an art gallery. They have been around […]

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TEMARIMO: learn more about temari – a centuries old Japanese craft

Dec 23, 2023
BY Maddy Vandelden

Arigato Travel has recently had the delightful opportunity to sit down with Satomi, the proud founder of TEMARIMO. Originally from Hyogo, Japan, Satomi’s journey has taken her to multiple countries such as Thailand, the Netherlands, Canada, and back to Japan. Her travel experiences and great appreciation […]

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Rice Paddy Art: A Sustainable Way to Celebrate Nature

Aug 10, 2023
BY Amna Bibi

Origin and History of Rice Paddy Art Rice paddy art is a form of agricultural art that is created by planting different coloured rice seedlings in a rice field to create a specific image or pattern. The art form originated in Japan, where it is known […]

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Interview with Shozo Michikawa, an award winning Japanese ceramicist

Jul 10, 2023
BY Dmitri Austin

As featured in one of our Instagram reels , Shozo Michikawa is an award winning Japanese ceramicist. The recipient of many awards in countries from Mongolia to France, we had the wonderful opportunity to meet Michikawa at an event in September with Takanome Sake and talk […]

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Discover Japanese Culture and Save with The Tokyo Museum Grutto Pass 2023

Jul 3, 2023
BY Selsabil Chebbouba

Also called Grutto Pass, this is a very convenient QR code ticket that offers entrance tickets as well as discount vouchers for 101 museums and other facilities in the Tokyo area. What you need to know to use Grutto Pass Although the entrance fees are not […]

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Interview with Nao Yazawa, a Japanese manga artist in Tokyo

Jun 11, 2023
BY Chloe Hughes

Arigato Travel has recently had the pleasure of meeting with Nao Yazawa, well-renowned manga artist, best known for illustrating Wedding Peach, and creator and teacher of Manga School Nakano. With her classes helping us get closer to being able to draw Manga like her, we just […]

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