local experience

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 […]

When one thinks of Japan, images of vibrant cities, technological advancements, and rich cultural heritage often come to mind. At the heart of this beautiful country lies a world of ancient traditions and spiritual practices. Japanese temples and shrines, deeply rooted in history and spirituality, stand […]

Congratulations! You’re about to attend your first Japanese tea ceremony. Or, maybe it has simply been a long time since you’ve been to a ceremony, and a few reminders regarding basic tearoom protocol would be useful? Depending on the context, the ceremony you attend could be […]

Arigato Travel has recently had the pleasure of meeting with Nao Yazawa, well-renowned manga artist, best known for illustrating Wedding Peach, and creator and teacher of Manga School Nakano. With her classes helping us get closer to being able to draw Manga like her, we just […]

Trying to schedule a trip to Japan for a long time but you keep postponing because you don’t have enough time to prepare an itinerary with the cost plan? We’ve got you covered! What about a week-long trip? You probably want to visit the two biggest […]

Surviving in the travel industry in Japan (and around the world) during Covid was an interesting adventure, certainly a challenge, and quite a roller coaster ride! We are thrilled that borders are reopened at last here, despite being so slow compared to other regions. And we’ve […]

They say a lifetime spent in Tokyo would not be long enough to grow bored of this unique city. As proof of that, Tokyo has been among the top 10 must-see cities in the world for years, and for good reason. The perfect harmony of two […]

Ramen is popular among Japanese people but also among foreigners during their trip to Japan. This is definitely on the to-eat-list and with a multitude of flavors and variations, there is something for everyone! Ramen is delicious whatever the time of the day or the season.  […]

Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Jennifer Onishi, an amazing guide in the Kyoto/Shiga area of Japan. We went on one of her incredible tours in the great city of Ōtsu and had a wonderful time. She just joined our team and we’d love to […]