ramen

Arigato Travel is proud to announce a new series of multi-day tours that highlight local crafts and immersive experiences exclusive to Niigata and Yamagata prefectures. All tours begin in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, and conclude in Sakata City, Yamagata. These tours are designed alongside local guides for travelers […]

With the winter cold in the air and the city decorated for the season, December is a wonderful time to visit Osaka. Since Osaka doesn’t get snow as often, you don’t have to worry about your trip being too cold, but still expect chilly weather around […]

Meguro is a beautiful district in southwestern Tokyo that has a lot to offer visitors. The special thing about this place is its good atmosphere, for example, you can wander endlessly through the various streets and along the Meguro River. Spring is considered the most beautiful […]

Nagoya, one of Japan's most vibrant largest cities, is a kaleidoscope of cultural delights and modern amazements. But beyond its bustling streets lies a calendar filled with exciting events and festivals throughout the year. So, whether you're a seasoned Japan lover or a curious new visitor, […]

The team here at Arigato Travel has recently had the pleasure of meeting Andrew, who just launched his Ramen cooking class in Tokyo. Holding such a great passion for spreading the wonderful world of Japanese cuisine, particularly ramen, with the entire world, we simply couldn’t wait […]

In the summer, you’ll probably be feeling the heat with the humid weather and may not want to add any extra heat to the kitchen whilst cooking. Then you will definitely be fancying cold foods and beverages to cool down your body. According to surveys, more […]

What better time to enjoy instant ramen than the Fall season? As the leaves dramatically change colors  and the temperatures drop, instant ramen calls! Here are 5 delish Japanese instant ramen to enjoy for the Fall season. All of these are the better quality, “premium” instant […]

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.  […]

Emoji entered our vocabulary as a second alphabet. But perhaps not everyone knows that emoji were invented in Japan way back in the 90s! Emoji represent many aspects of Japanese culture, and it is precisely for this reason that some images may be difficult to decipher, […]

We talked to FRANK, the amazing Ramen expert from 5amRamen about his knowledge and appreciation of all things RAMEN — including instant Ramen… we wanted to know the best versions out there to try! Here are his delicious recommendations. Is there anything better than instant ramen […]