Have you ever heard of Pompompurin and if you have, did you know there’s a Pompompurin Café in Harajuku? Whether you’re a long-time fan of Sanrio or simply curious about…

We’re thrilled to welcome Lucy Bolognese, who recently wrote this excellent post for us about the “Nagoya Breakfast Special”, explaining its origin and taking us on a flavourful “Morning Service”…

What comes to your mind when you imagine summer in Japan? Beaches? Chilled beer? Sunshine? For many Japanese, summer means fireworks, festivals, watermelons, and shaved ice. In this article, we’ll…

Located in the heart of Holland Park, the Kyoto Garden is a popular Japanese garden in West London close to both Notting Hill Gate and Kensington High Street. The garden…

Japan is a country known for its technological advancements, and this reputation extends even to its toilets, often referred to as washlets. These modern, high-tech Japanese toilets offer a comfortable,…

You may think that learning Japanese is difficult and especially for beginners the three writing systems can be intimidating. However, as the quality of Japanese textbooks currently out there is…