On Tuesday 30 April, Emperor Akihito (明仁) will be stepping down from the Chrysanthemum Throne making him the […]
japanese culture
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
