Are you a creative foodie up for a challenge? Then you’ll be perfect for our Japan Centre Instagram competition to design your own bento…
Author: Japan Centre | Daniel
New Year will be soon upon us again and that means it’s time for some traditional Japanese celebrations! New Year, called ShĹgatsu in Japanese is one of the most important festivals of the year with plenty of tasty food and drink, as well as a fantastic variety of interesting customs.
If you want to experience some of the fun that happens during the Japanese New Year celebrations, why not join us at Japan Centre and get involved. There’s free samples to be had to make it even more tempting. đ
If the southern islands of Okinawa represent Japan’s tropical paradise, Hokkaido is its rugged wilderness. There are a […]
We’re delighted to be stocking Japanese maekake aprons at Japan Centre, crafted in Japan using traditional methods. Read on to find out more about this classic Japanese garment…
We’re delighted to announce that Japan Centre online is now a Google Certified shop. But what does that mean for you lovely shoppers of all things Japanese?
The changing of the seasons has enormous influence on the people of Japan and their culture. As the country moves from a blaze of autumnal reds, yellows and golds to the ever lower temperatures of winter, people engage in a whole host of activities to suit the colder, darker months. Whether you seek high octane winter sports or quiet, peaceful reflection,  you’ll find it in the Japan Centre Top 5 Winter Activities in Japan…
This weekend take advantage of this rare opportunity to sample fresh produce direct from Japan, at Japan Centre Piccadilly…
The UK’s biggest Japanese festive extravaganza is back, and this time with superstar viral kawaiicore sensations LADYBABY gracing the stage. For your chance to win free tickets to the cool and quirky Hyper Japan Xmas Market, read on…
The calendar in Japan is brimming with colourful cultural occasions. One that’s particularly special is Shichi-Go-San, the festival on the 15th of November that serves as a rite of passage for kids all over Japan. Join Japan Centre as we look further into  this charming event.
Osaka is Japan’s good-time city. A frenzy of neon lights and greasy street food, easy-come beer and all night parties, world-class shopping and boisterous locals. It’s everything a metropolis should be and more – alluring, enticing, overwhelming, gritty, vibrant, tough, mysterious… and that’s just the love hotels. Even better, for all you foodies it’s practically heaven on earth. Join Japan Centre as we take a look at our Top 5 Osaka Eats.