Arigato Travel Celebrates 10 Years of Sharing Japan

SETAGAYA, Japan - Sept. 5, 2026 - PRLog -- Arigato Travel (https://arigatotravel.com/) is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, marking a decade of cultural experiences, meaningful connections, strong community partnerships and great food from across Japan!

Founded in 2016 by Anne Kyle, Arigato Travel began as a one-woman passion project, with Anne personally guiding the company's first 300 tours. Ten years later, Arigato Travel has grown into a global team of over 150 members and 500+ expert guides, offering immersive experiences that highlight Japan's delicious food, culture, and everyday life while encouraging more mindful, sustainable travel.

Today, Arigato Travel operates across 7 culinary destinations with 46 walking food tours (https://tours.arigatojapan.co.jp/) and custom multi-day journeys (https://arigatotravel.com/tailored-travel) across Japan. Since 2016, the company has welcomed more than 100,000 guests from around the world, supporting local communities and regional traditions in more than 40 prefectures. Arigato Travel has earned over 4,150 five-star reviews on TripAdvisor (https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g1066451...) and Google (https://share.google/Iarf6SrZsmxDQ7kGU) and has been featured in leading international media, including CNN Travel, Forbes, BBC, and Travel + Leisure. The company has consistently earned TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence since 2017 and is a proud member of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA).

"To us, travel is about more than sightseeing; it's about connection," said founder Anne Kyle. "Over the past ten years, we've had the privilege of sharing everyday Japan with travelers from around the world, and we're incredibly grateful to our team, partners, and guests who made this journey possible."

To mark this milestone, Arigato Travel will share special anniversary content throughout the year, highlighting its journey and team, as well as special surprises. Make sure to follow them on their social media accounts (listed below) and keep an eye on their website: https://arigatotravel.com/about-us/ten-year-anniversary

Looking ahead, the company aims to welcome more travelers to Japan while continuing to build meaningful relationships and connections with local communities, artisans, and partners across Japan. Contact Arigato Travel's team at info@arigatojapan.co.jp for any questions or requests!

Media assets, including founder and team images, tour photography,
and brand materials are available here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15fX98Sh7aWc4chuakYK_Rx91XXxImxJi?usp=sharing).

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The Arigato Travel team

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