Onomatopoeia are words that represent sounds. In the English language, these words include ‘pop,’ ‘bang,’ ‘cuckoo,’ ‘woof,’ ‘meow,’ […]
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January is the month to make positive changes that will set the tone for the rest of the […]
TAMAGO TOJI UDON Create one of Japan’s favourite udon soup dishes at home with this Tamago Toji Udon […]
SANSHOKU DANGO Try a deliciously sweet and chewy festival favourite with this easy three colour dango dumplings recipe. […]
Summer in Japan is hot – really hot, so it should come as no surprise that Japanese people […]
With the sun shining a little brighter for a little longer, the feeling that spring has arrived and […]
Calling all classical music lovers, globally acclaimed London based composer-pianist Motoki Hirai will be giving a piano recital […]
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…
Kumamoto is a castle town with a rich culinary history that makes it a top-draw for any foodie visiting Japan, but that’s not all…
Many people think of cherry blossoms when they think of natural sights in Japan. But did you know that Japan’s autumn foliage can be equally striking? Read on to discover the best places for viewing Japan’s spectacular Autumn foliage!
