Winding through the central mountains of Japan, the Nakasendo, which literally means the “Central Mountain Path” in Japanese, is a historic trade route that connected Kyoto and Edo (modern day …
In the northeastern Tohoku region of Japan lies Aizu Wakamatsu, a city well known for its samurai heritage and even called the Samurai City. It’s equally famous for its craftsmanship, …
Aizu Wakamatsu is a city in the west of Fukushima prefecture in the northeastern Tohoku region of Japan. Fukushima has a reputation in Japan for its beautiful scenery, unique food, …
October will be quite an exciting month for those who love Japanese culture, food and drinks as there will be plenty of fun events and festivals especially focusing on manga …
September is a good month to see some of the Japanese art and culture related exhibitions and displays such as Aizome (indigo-dyeing) at the Embassy of Japan in the UK. …
Many people may be surprised to know how many Japanese recipes are inspired or adapted from Western or Chinese dishes. Take Nikujaga as an example, a dish stemming from beef …
For centuries, people have enjoyed the pleasing qualities of a cup of aromatic and invigorating tea. In Japan, one of the many countries that possess a rich tradition and culture, …
This Daikon salad is the perfect combination of Japanese flavours and simplicity. Daikon radish, also known as mooli, is well known for its health benefits and its versatility in recipes …
Summertime is a Matsuri (festival) season in Japan, and with this in mind, the Japan Society and Embassy of Japan in the UK are co-organising the Japanese Garden Community Day …
