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 …
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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” …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
