Have you always wanted to learn how to be a proper sushi chef? Widen your experience and turn from the big city lights to discover Osu No Sushi School, located in the breathtaking coastal town of Aoshima, Miyazaki, Japan. This amazing school offers an enveloping experience, […]
Tokyo is famous for its bustling streets, unique fashion, and late night entertainment, but Hideyasu Suzuki from ATSUKU wants to show you a different side of the city from the deck of a boat on the bay. While many visitors come for the incredible shopping or […]
If you’ve ever come to Tokyo and thought, “Why is everything so good? Even at a random lunch place?” then congrats, you’ve already tasted the mystery. We were recently invited to a media-only event called “The Secrets Behind Tokyo’s Deliciousness”, organized by Tokyo Tokyo: Old meets […]
Located in Hiroo, Tokyo, Sushi Making Class EMI invites curious travelers to roll up their sleeves and discover the artistry of Edomae sushi. Guided by a seasoned sushi chef with Michelin-star experience and supported by friendly English-speaking staff, guests are welcomed into a hands-on journey that […]
July in Osaka is a time of year like nothing you've ever experienced before! With summer now officially in full swing, Japan's culinary capital is transformed into a land of celebration, atmosphere, tradition, and culture. From never-before-seen art exhibitions, festivals, and even anime-themed events, there is […]
If you're visiting Japan and looking for an unforgettable sushi experience, Sushi WAKU is the place for you. Combining traditional sushi-making techniques with a modern twist, they offer an immersive and memorable culinary journey like nothing you've ever experienced. Our team recently had the chance to […]
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 […]
Japan's culinary landscape is well-known for its variety of choices when it comes to seafood, as the island country provides a geological advantage for access to the freshest fish and other creatures in the ocean. Within their waters lies the heart of Japan’s sushi and sashimi […]
For me, Otemachi is a world of elites that is fascinating and just out of reach for ordinary people, and that is because it is located right next to the Imperial Palace, surrounded by many intimidating office buildings. It is the center of Japanese business with […]
Shiga is a Japanese prefecture that sits between Kyoto and Nagoya and is easily accessible by Shinkansen from any of the major cities in Japan. It’s mostly known for Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan and a popular outdoor recreation travel destination. But it is […]
