If you have been to Japan, one of the foods you must try is kamaboko. These delicate, yet flavourful, Japanese fish cakes have been a part of Japanese culinary tradition for centuries. Made from pureed white fish and steamed to perfection, these bite-sized morsels come in […]
Today, we have the pleasure of interviewing Emiri Iwamoto, a Japanese karate champion and sports and fitness instructor. Emiri’s journey in karate began at a young age, and her dedication to the sport has led her to achieve remarkable success on both national and international stages. […]
Please welcome Kayoko San, an ikebana specialist who offers classes in Nagoya and sometimes in Tokyo! She has spent the past 7 years teaching ikebana to people from various countries and has been practising this amazing skill for almost 20 years. Her pieces are a real […]
The team here at Arigato Travel has recently had the pleasure of meeting the owner of SushiUniversity, Tetsuya Hanada san, who wrote his own book, Beyond the Sushi Chef: The Ultimate Bible for Mastering Nigiri Sushi, to guide others on nigiri sushi and more! Holding such […]
Meet Noa, part of the Zentern Internships team, a company that specializes in helping people who want to have the best internship experience and make life in Japan more enjoyable. We met with her to discuss in more detail what Zentern Internships has to offer and […]
Today we are pleased to interview Takemura-san about Samurai Armor Photo Studio, located in Shibuya (Tokyo). If you like the Samurai culture, you should definitely make sure to stop by here! At Samurai Armor Photo Studio, you can try on kachi armor for a professional photo […]
Today, we have the great pleasure and honor of interviewing Anna-san and Ryo-san from Tougei Tocoton. This renowned webshop will transport you to the enchanting and ethereal world of beautifully handcrafted ceramics. Anna-san, also known as l’Artesanna, the ceramist wizard, and Ryo-san, an expert web designer, […]
Greetings everyone! Today, let’s learn about the Iizukatei Hotel, a 200-year-old traditional Japanese inn, which is a fascinating ryokan resting in the heart of Nakagawa, Tochigi Prefecture. It is known for its unique blend of traditional Japanese architecture and modern facilities, offering tourists a chance to […]
Today, we’re back with our guide series and we are super excited to introduce you to Miyuki San, one of our lovely and talented tour guides in Hiroshima. Awarded the honor of “DECEMBER 2023 Guide of the Month,” Miyuki San is an enthusiastic guide, and with […]
Today we have the opportunity to interview “Junmai Osake” on Instagram, an artist focused on Japanese Sake illustrations. Thank you for your time today. Can you please tell us more about yourself? Happy to be here! Please call me Junmai. I’m from Tokyo. Can you tell […]