Japanese food

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SACRED JAPANESE RICE: EXPLORING FAVORITE BRANDS

Dec 20, 2024
BY Chisato Takahashi

This is a phrase I've heard from my mother since I was little. To be honest, I wasn't a fan of rice when I was young as I preferred bread, and was tired of having rice every day. Moreover, if even a single grain of rice […]

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Miso: the Soul of Japanese Cuisine

Dec 16, 2024
BY Joanna Tsai

Miso is deeply ingrained in Japanese food culture, and people outside the country are probably more familiar with it in the form of soup. Whenever you order a teishoku (meal course) at a restaurant, it is usually served with miso soup as a side. It is […]

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Annual Holiday Giveaway: Win Amazing Japanese Prizes with Arigato Travel

Dec 9, 2024
BY Bengisu Onder

Seasonal Surprises: Enter Our Giveaways Now! The holiday season is upon us, and we couldn’t be more excited to announce our BIG Annual Holiday Giveaway for 2024! This is our favorite way to spread holiday cheer and show heartfelt appreciation for you—our guests, readers and supporters. […]

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Everyday Meals In The Japanese Countryside: Food I Love Eating!

Oct 7, 2024
BY Bethany Bitsii Nakamura

The Japanese countryside offers unique culinary experiences. Read on to learn about natural farming in Shikoku, see delicious daily meals from an Ehime prefecture homestead, and consider the outlook for local foods of rural Japan. Make sure you bring along some snacks because believe me when […]

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TEXTURE OF FOOD THROUGH SOUND: JAPANESE ONOMATOPOEIA

Sep 30, 2024
BY Chisato Takahashi

Do you all know what onomatopoeia is? Onomatopoeia is a way of expressing the things that don't make sound, such as states, actions, appearances, voices, sounds, textures, and emotions. Words like “woof woof” representing animal sounds are also the same. Interestingly, Japan has many onomatopoeic words […]

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All About Dango

Sep 25, 2024
BY Stephanie Campbell

The Dango Before my first trip to Japan, I made a list of all the foods I wanted to make sure I tried. I had your typical ramen, sushi, gyoza, and onigiri; however, sitting at the top of my list was a little round-shaped dessert on […]

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THE HIROSHIMA BRAND: MUST-TRY FAMOUS FOODS

Sep 18, 2024
BY Chisato Takahashi

In this blog, I will introduce some of the special foods of Hiroshima Prefecture, which has overcome the tragedy of the nuclear bombing and has since come to inherit the technological industries of the next generation, along with its beautiful nature and rich culture. This prefecture […]

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NAGOYA KISHIMEN: TASTY RECIPES WITH A JAPANESE TOUCH

Aug 20, 2024
BY Chisato Takahashi

Aichi Prefecture has a local gourmet called “kishimen,” which has been beloved in the region since ancient times. Unlike Japan's famous ramen or soba, kishimen refers to wide and flat noodles that are thinner than udon noodles and have been cherished in Aichi. This post will […]

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A Day in Sugamo

Aug 12, 2024
BY Chisato Takahashi

When you think of Tokyo, famous areas like Shibuya, Harajuku, and Shinjuku probably come to mind. But to understand the essence of Japanese culture deeply, you need to experience more than just the well-known tourist spots and dive into local life. That's why we at Arigato […]

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Exploring Japan’s Sweet Legacy: A Taste of Red Bean Treats

Jul 24, 2024
BY Beth Fortune

A culinary delight that has stood the test of time is the humble yet versatile red bean, otherwise known as anko. From classic favorites to modern twists, red bean treats have become an integral part of Japanese cuisine, each with its own story to tell. Let's […]