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Bonenkai and Shinnenkai: Two Japanese Celebrations for the New Year

Dec 14, 2024
BY Natalie Burnes

With the New Year upon us, let’s learn how Japan celebrates the welcoming of this time of year! Instead of merely celebrating the countdown to midnight, Japan does a bit more than that. By having parties with their company, other students, friends, or family, Japan celebrates […]

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Kanpai! Destination sake breweries to visit in and around Tokyo

Dec 14, 2024
BY Aarohi Narain

Why pick up a bottle of sake from the store, when you can go straight to the source? Imagine sipping on freshly brewed sake while overlooking picturesque landscapes or savoring a carefully crafted dish that perfectly complements the subtle flavors of your drink. Visiting a sake […]

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Savoring the Suds: Craft Beer in Niigata Prefecture

Apr 22, 2024
BY Paul Pass

Explore microbreweries in central Japan’s snow country When discussing beer in Japan, large companies like Asahi, Kirin, and Sapporo may come to mind. However, Japan also has a burgeoning and successful craft beer industry, focused on sourcing local ingredients and limited production. Craft beer is relatively […]

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Japanese Summer Culture Through Beer Gardens!

Aug 6, 2023
BY Elaine Keung

Beer gardens originated in Germany as summer events that breweries held to showcase and sell their beers. The tradition eventually found its way to Japan, where they can commonly be found on rooftops with great views. Just like its origins, the beer gardens are a great […]

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SEASONAL FALL BEERS – TASTE SENSATIONS & FOOD PAIRINGS

Oct 22, 2022
BY David Willis

“The four seasons”. This is one of the more common responses when picking the brains of any Japanese about what the quintessential essence of Japan is. Needless to say, changes in our climate have shortened the fall season. However, it remains one of the more distinct […]

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A Taste of Okinawa to Bring Home

Mar 30, 2020
BY Rae DeFrane

Okinawa, with its turquoise seas and white sand beaches, touches the heart of anyone who visits. Whether you’re strolling down Kokusai Dori or you’re dipping your feet in the seas of Ishigaki, you want to take a slice of the Okinawan lifestyle back to reality. While Kariyushi (Okinawan aloha shirts) and island made jewelry are lovely baubles, I have found that the best way to show those back home how wonderful a culture is, is to bring back a little taste of their local delicacies…

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Recommended Foodie Events in Tokyo – January 2020

Dec 29, 2019
BY Norma

Exciting foodie events and experience in Tokyo for January 2020! Check out this list if you are traveling in the Tokyo area in the first month of 2020. And Happy New Year Japan Style.

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Guide of the Month September 2019: Asami from Tokyo

Oct 19, 2019
BY Jessica Iragne

I have been working in Arigato Japan since 2017. The thing I love about being a tour guide is meeting people from all over the world, and sharing Japanese culture with people who visit Japan. I also have a special interest in Sake, and I love to explain how to pair sake and food together.

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OSUSUME Japan – Kyoto Brewing Company: When Worlds Collide

Sep 18, 2019
BY Nick Colaccino

Kyoto is a city that is famous for its rich and historic culture. But the beauty of culture is that it is never fixed. Innovation and exploration, defining qualities of Kyoto Brewing Company, are at the center of a cultural revolution maintaining Kyoto’s relevance in our modern world.

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Recommended Foodie Events in Tokyo – September 2019

Aug 30, 2019
BY Norma

Check on the best foodie events around Tokyo in September! Delicious craft beer, Local Gin, Markets and Moon-inspired foods for the start of the autumn season!

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