Love Pocky? You’re not the only one! Starting out as a simple, tasty biscuit stick coated in milk […]
Category Archive: Events, holidays & festivals
While we might have just come back from the 4-day long Easter weekend, those in Japan are gearing […]
On Tuesday 30 April, Emperor Akihito (明仁) will be stepping down from the Chrysanthemum Throne making him the […]
As one of the five gosekku (五節句, seasonal festivals) in Japan, Hinamatsuri is held on the 3rd March […]
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, so does the prospect of spending a day with those that matter most […]
We all know those songs that, when we hear them on the radio or in a shop, remind […]
With December finally here and Christmas decorations up in full force, it’s only fitting that here at Japan […]
Yoisho! Our brand new flagship store on Panton Street is now open. In fact, this week marks two […]
Globally, Mother’s Day has always been seen as a day filled with love and care for the maternal […]
In the heat of midsummer, throughout Japan, a mysterious, otherworldly group descends upon these isles in hordes. Nope, it isn’t tourists flocking to climb Mt. Fuji – it’s the spirits of the dead. Obon may be Japan’s festival of the dead, but it’s far from being all doom and gloom. Here are the top 5 things you need to know to get your head around Obon…
