Updated: October 1st, 2024 In the heart of central Japan, there lies a realm that blurs the boundaries of animation and reality. For decades, Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki …
December brings with it the start of the festive season and a variety of holiday-related Japanese events taking place over the coming weeks – the details of which can be …
A unique event returning to London in early November is Toyama Week running from the 31st October to 5th November. Last year, we joined Toyama Week’s event at Japan House …
This November, there’s good news for folks who are just getting into sake or even for those who have been a fan for some time, as West London Wine School …
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 …
