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Sake Barrels for Japanese New Year

Love your Japanese Sake?

We certainly do, particularly with a delicious plate of fresh sushi or sashimi! When it comes to Japanese alcohol, SAKE (pronounced SA-KEH) is probably the most popular! Sake is also...

Love your Japanese Sake?

We certainly do, particularly with a delicious plate of fresh sushi or sashimi! When it comes to Japanese alcohol, SAKE (pronounced SA-KEH) is probably the most popular! Sake is also...

Blue and white Japanese sushi plate with nigiri, maki, ginger and wasabi on. Behind this, a small bowl holds soy sauce.

Japanese Tableware Ideas and Kitchen Essentials

From sushi to ramen to matcha tea, Japan is loved for its unique and wonderful food and drink. So, as you can imagine, there is a range of Japanese kitchen...

Japanese Tableware Ideas and Kitchen Essentials

From sushi to ramen to matcha tea, Japan is loved for its unique and wonderful food and drink. So, as you can imagine, there is a range of Japanese kitchen...

Classroom in Japanese school

Summer Holidays for Children in Japan

Welcome back to our blog and I hope you all had a lovely summer! Did you manage to go on a beach holiday this year? Busy at work? Lots of...

Summer Holidays for Children in Japan

Welcome back to our blog and I hope you all had a lovely summer! Did you manage to go on a beach holiday this year? Busy at work? Lots of...

Two white and blue Japanese style bowls.

26 Best Japanese Gift Ideas For All Budgets

Looking for the best Japanese gift ideas? You’ve come to the right place! At The Japanese Shop, we have decades of experience sourcing and curating the very best Japanese gift...

26 Best Japanese Gift Ideas For All Budgets

Looking for the best Japanese gift ideas? You’ve come to the right place! At The Japanese Shop, we have decades of experience sourcing and curating the very best Japanese gift...

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Summer Greetings in Japan

When was the last time you sent someone a card or a letter? Christmas, perhaps? Or someone’s birthday, passing exams or just a random ‘Thank you’?   Shochu-mimai, Summer Greetings...

Summer Greetings in Japan

When was the last time you sent someone a card or a letter? Christmas, perhaps? Or someone’s birthday, passing exams or just a random ‘Thank you’?   Shochu-mimai, Summer Greetings...

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The Tanabata Festival Decorations

The Tanabata celebration originates from a tale in Chinese mythology over 2,000 years old. The fable is about a happily married couple that were separated by the wife’s angry father...

The Tanabata Festival Decorations

The Tanabata celebration originates from a tale in Chinese mythology over 2,000 years old. The fable is about a happily married couple that were separated by the wife’s angry father...