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 […]
Spring is here in the UK and while we walk along the streets watching the trees fill their […]
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 […]
Located on Japan’s main island, Honshu, Niigata is found in the geographical centre of the Japanese archipelago and […]
Japan has a long history with healthy ingredients, with many traditional recipes using vegetable and plant-based produce to […]
Located in Shikoku, southwest of Japan’s main island Honshu, Ehime prefecture is known for its warm weather and plenty […]
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 […]
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