As one of the five gosekku (五節句, seasonal festivals) in Japan, Hinamatsuri is held on the 3rd March […]
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SANSHOKU DANGO Try a deliciously sweet and chewy festival favourite with this easy three colour dango dumplings recipe. […]
With the party-loving people of Britain riding high after the almighty Glastonbury, we at Japan Centre are still in the festival […]
Marked as a National Holiday in Japan, Children’s day is celebrated on the 5th May and is recognisable by the koi paper displays that pepper the country.
Pancake Day Around The World
Any day that celebrates food is fine by us. Truffle Wednesday? Sure. Quiche Friday? Why not! Haggis Sunday? […]
Fun costumes, wacky foods, street parades? As the country that invented Cosplay, raw horse meat flavoured ice cream and exuberant summer street festivals, there is no doubt that Halloween is right up Japan’s alley! Read on to discover how Halloween came to Japan and how it is celebrated there every year.
Do you love Japanese culture? Have you been aching for the chance to watch Japanese performing arts groups, […]
