On Tuesday 30 April, Emperor Akihito (明仁) will be stepping down from the Chrysanthemum Throne making him the […]
Sake
This guide is for people who like to drink sake occasionally, have a basic understanding of the different […]
We’re just under two weeks away from opening the doors to our new flagship store on Panton Street. […]
Aikawa-san, master brewer at Gekkeikan Sake, made a quip about this brown ball of twigs hanging above the […]
New Year will be soon upon us again and that means it’s time for some traditional Japanese celebrations! New Year, called Shōgatsu in Japanese is one of the most important festivals of the year with plenty of tasty food and drink, as well as a fantastic variety of interesting customs.
If you want to experience some of the fun that happens during the Japanese New Year celebrations, why not join us at Japan Centre and get involved. There’s free samples to be had to make it even more tempting. 🙂
As you might expect, we’re super excited about World Sake Day coming up this Thursday. In the build up to the big day, we spoke to store manager and in-house sake sommelier to discover his top 5 sake tips at Japan Centre…
The summer is here and our top tip for drinks in the sun? SAKE of course. Join us as we take a look at some perfect summer sake for the thirsty folk of the UK…
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…
Legends in their field, Shibanuma have been producing top quality soy sauce since 1688- that’s over 300 years! Now these experts are putting on a special exclusive event with Japan Centre on Saturday May 16th. If you consider yourself a foodie and are curious to learn more about Japanese cuisine, this is an event you cannot miss…
Want to bring a bit of Japan into your home? Check out the new bits and bobs fresh off the boat at Japan Centre. From traditional sake sets to bento boxes and more, read on to see what’s on offer…