We all know those songs that, when we hear them on the radio or in a shop, remind […]
Category Archive: Lifestyle
With December finally here and Christmas decorations up in full force, it’s only fitting that here at Japan […]
Most records date the first form of Oden (おでん) back to the Muromachi period (室町時代, 1336-1573) to which grilled tofu (焼き豆腐) would be served with […]
Most first-timers to Japan tread the well-worn tourist path between Tokyo and Kyoto, but if you’re looking for […]
Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost island and is renowned for its delicious fish and seafood. Here at Japan Centre, […]
Autumn leaf viewing Autumn is a fantastic season to head to Japan’s former capital, as the rainy and […]
If you’ve ever travelled by on Japan’s super speedy bullet trains then you may have noticed people taking […]
With its mild climate, delicious local food, excellent transport links to Kyoto and Hiroshima and an abundance of […]
While visiting destinations in the research for our book, Japan – 100 Hidden Towns, we had the privilege […]
What is Sake? Nihon Shu, better known as sake, has been drunk for almost 2,000 years. Initially from […]
