When autumn sweeps across Japan, the country transforms into a canvas of fiery reds, golden yellows, and deep ambers. While the famous spots are stunning, they are often packed with travelers. This blog will focus primarily on Shizuoka Prefecture, located in the Chūbu region, while also […]
Something you may have guessed about us is that we simply love Nagoya, and a big part of this is thanks to our amazing friends at Nagoya is not boring! One of the best times to visit, as noted by Nagoya is not boring itself; it […]
Jimi Halloween (地味ハロウィン) means “plain,” “subdued,” or “mundane Halloween.” It is a Japanese subculture and trend where people dress up in costumes that are very ordinary, even boring: everyday situations, awkwardness, and oddly specific scenarios are the costumes. Instead of being spooky, fantastical, or flashy, the […]
A new season is on the horizon, with the hustle and bustle starting to calm down as school starts up again, and the hot & humid air finally starting to cool off (hopefully). But while the thermostat may be slowly creeping out of the red, there […]
October and November are some of the best months to visit Japan. The humid heat of summer has mostly passed, typhoon season is winding down, and the landscapes transform with the arrival of autumn colors. Whether you're drawn to bustling city festivals, peaceful temple walks framed […]
Summer, adorned in robes of the ocean’s blue and the glittering gold of festive fireworks, stands ready as it awaits the changing of the seasonal guard. From the glint of his right eye appears Autumn, eloquently cloaked in the brilliant scarlets and ambers of fiery fall […]
Across the world, each season paints the landscape with its own mood and meaning. In Europe, we often connect the seasons not only with changing colors and shifting atmospheres, but even with music. Who hasn’t tried to guess which melody in Antonio Vivaldi’s magnificent The Four […]
Here in Japan, autumn invites us to slow down and notice change—the hush of a temple garden after rain, the warmth of tea between our palms, the quiet joy of a red maple leaf against a slate sky. At Arigato Travel, we see travel as a […]
The Beginning of Autumn is here, and that means it's time for spooky season and disguises! Summer is over, and you think it is time to rest? Far from it, so let us show you the best things to do this October in Tokyo! From colorful […]
With October fast-approaching, bringing with it the conclusion of the highly popular Japan Expo 2025, it is time to look at Osaka’s roster of events for the next month! A good portion of October’s events are carry-overs that are continuing from September, but that’s all the […]
