When people think of the Japanese language, they often imagine the standard Japanese (標準語, hyoujungo) spoken in Tokyo. However, Japan is home to an incredible variety of dialects, or hōgen (方言), each with its own unique history and expressions. If you're planning to travel across Japan, […]
Have you ever visited Miyazaki Prefecture? Miyazaki is known as “The Sunshine of Japan,” since it has the longest hours of sunlight in Japan. They take advantage of this comfortable climate and environment to host sports camps and various water sports. Moreover, it is a great […]
In the heart of Japan’s countryside, on the southernmost main island, a unique culinary experience awaits! Arigato Travel has recently had the pleasure of interviewing Prairie Stuart-Wolff, the founder of Mirukashi Salon - which offers five-day introspective culinary and cultural sessions in the Japanese countryside. Originally […]
Today, we’re really excited to introduce you the IKKYU Team, specializing in premium green tea in Japan. First of all, thank you for your time! Can you please introduce yourself, and give us a little background about IKKYU? Thank you for having us […]
