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OMOTENASHI Selection 2024 2nd Session Lineup
Dec 5, 2024
BY Kristian Robinson
On December 3rd, the second round of the 2024 OMOTENASHI selection award winners were announced, showcasing the winner's contribution towards fine craftsmanship and execution of many amazing Japanese products and services. The OMOTENASHI selection is a yearly list of the highest quality products and services produced […]
OMOTENASHI Selection 2024 1st Session Lineup
Jun 15, 2024
BY Maddy Vandelden
June 4th marked an exciting day in the world of Japanese hospitality and craftsmanship—the announcement of the OMOTENASHI Selection 2024! This year, a record-high 150 recipients from all over Japan were honored, showcasing the spirit of omotenashi, the Japanese spirit of selfless hospitality and exquisite craftsmanship. […]
Interview with Nihon Kindai Reiho: the importance of etiquette in Japan
Jun 23, 2023
BY Chloe Hughes
Recently, the team here at Arigato Travel has had the pleasure of featuring Nihon Kindai Reiho, a recent Omotenashi Selection gold award winner, on our blog. It is such a great achievement to have under their belt, proving just how amazing the company is to those […]
OMOTENASHI Selection 2023 (1st session): The 134 amazing award recipients from all over Japan!
Jun 2, 2023
BY Jessica Iragne
Have you ever heard of “Omotenashi Selection”? It's a collection of products and services that reflect the spirit and excellence of Japanese hospitality (“omotenashi” in Japanese). We are proud to have been their media partner since last year, and we love to share with you all […]
OMOTENASHI Selection 2022 (Part 2): Discover the 106 Award Winners for 2022’s 2nd Session!
Dec 13, 2022
BY Ida Johansson
The OMOTENASHI Selection is a collection of the best products and experiences in Japan which truly capture the omotenashi, hospitality, spirit. This is the second session for this year, the first one was released on June 1st and you can read more about the awardees here. […]
An Introduction into Nihon Kindai Reiho: Masters of Japanese Etiquette
Jul 12, 2022
BY Chloe Hughes
In Japan, the importance of etiquette and nature in Japanese culture is second to none, and Nihon Kindai Reiho are the masters at just that. As such, it comes as no surprise that the company is one of the Gold Award winners of this year’s OMOTENASHI […]
OMOTENASHI Selection 2022 (Part 1): The 98 new and amazing award recipients!
Jun 2, 2022
BY Jessica Iragne
Have you ever heard of “Omotenashi Selection”? This is a collection of products and services that reflect the spirit and excellence of Japanese hospitality (“omotenashi” in Japanese). Celebrating their 8th anniversary this year, the team at Omotenashi Selection have the passion to share these amazing products […]