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” …
This November brings an exciting month for Japanese enthusiasts in the UK, as there will be some fantastic Japanese related events taking place in London and across the country. You …
The annual Japanese food and culture related festivals and events taking place across the UK makes for an exciting Japanese Events calendar in October. You can find the date and …
If you’re interested to know about hojicha, read on to find out the basics of this tea, its history, culture significance, and a variety of ways to enjoy it. You’ll …
This September, for those who have an interest in traditional Japanese culture, “From Tradition to Modernity: Understanding Nohgaku” is a great opportunity to get to know about Nohgaku (noh and …
What is Shiso? One of the most aromatic and popular herbs in Japan is Perilla, called Shiso (シソ) in Japanese. This fragrant herb originating from Asia belongs to the mint …
August is going to be such an exciting month for Japanese culture and music fans as there are summer themed Matsuri festivals as well as special events especially focusing on …
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 …
The biggest Japanese art and culture related events in the UK are taking place this June making for an exciting few weeks ahead and you can find the date and …
