interview

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Interview With Junmai Osake, A Sake Illustrator Based In Japan

April 5, 2024
BY Jessica Iragne

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 […]

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Get to Know our Travel Guides Series: Let’s Meet Ike

February 23, 2024
BY Elise We

Today we have the great pleasure of interviewing Ike, one of our senior tour guides in Osaka. If you are planning on visiting the city, you can browse Arigato Travel’s tours and request him! Hello and thank you for joining us for this interview! Could you […]

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TEMARIMO: learn more about temari – a centuries old Japanese craft

December 23, 2023
BY Maddy Vandelden

Arigato Travel has recently had the delightful opportunity to sit down with Satomi, the proud founder of TEMARIMO. Originally from Hyogo, Japan, Satomi’s journey has taken her to multiple countries such as Thailand, the Netherlands, Canada, and back to Japan. Her travel experiences and great appreciation […]

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Inside Japanoninsta: A Conversation with the Creator

December 21, 2023
BY Amna Bibi

Japanoninsta is an Instagram account that shares stunning content of Japan from all over the country. The account has over 1 million followers and is known for its high-quality photos and creative captions. The founder of Japanoninsta, who wishes to remain anonymous, is a passionate photographer […]

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Interview With Yuki Imanishi: Supporter of Small Craft Sake Breweries

December 19, 2023
BY Maddy Vandelden

Arigato Travel has recently had the pleasure of interviewing Yuki Imanishi, the CEO of Sakelovers, a company that sells craft sake. They have a passion for bringing awareness to sake breweries and the cultural ties they have to Japan. Let’s hear more about them! Could you […]

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CONNECTIONS THROUGH CAKE: INTERVIEW WITH OMUSUBI CAKE

December 17, 2023
BY Elaine Keung

Today, we will be getting to know OMUSUBI Cake, a company from Osaka that makes onigiri…or that’s what it looks like, but it’s actually cake! The pastries come in a triangular shape just like the rice balls sold in stores, and there is a great variety […]

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Expat in Japan: Interview with Lisa Knight, photographer and social media director

October 27, 2023
BY Maddy Vandelden

Embarking on a photographic journey of exploration and cultural immersion, Arigato Travel brings you an exclusive interview with Lisa, also known as Lisa in Japan. As a skilled photographer, Lisa has captured the beauty of everyday life in Japan. But her talents don’t stop there - […]

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Interview with Quinlan: An adventure from Wisconsin to the Tohoku!

October 22, 2023
BY Louise Granval

Today we are happy to interview Quinlan, who created a Youtube channel called ‘Go North Japan’ to document his travels and give insights and recommendations to other travelers who are interested in visiting Japan. He has a passion for exploring, hiking, and sharing his experiences of […]

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Studio Escape and ROR Comedy Club: A Rare Insight Into the Entertainment World!

October 20, 2023
BY Tim Brons

Welcome to our exclusive interview with Edd Daggers, the owner of two tourist-friendly businesses in Osaka named “Studio Escape” and “ROR Comedy Club”. Studio Escape offers a ground-breaking form of entertainment that seamlessly combines the interactive puzzle-solving of an escape room, the excitement of a theme […]

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Interview with Prairie Stuart-Wolff: an avid adventurer and culinary host

October 5, 2023
BY Maddy Vandelden

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 […]