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Celebrating the Japanese Film Day: The Best Japanese Films & Series to Watch in the UK

Celebrating the Japanese Film Day: The Best Jap...

1st of December marks ‘Eiga no Hi’, or Film Day, in Japan, a celebration of the country’s rich cinematic history and its global influence. To mark this occasion, I thought...

Celebrating the Japanese Film Day: The Best Jap...

1st of December marks ‘Eiga no Hi’, or Film Day, in Japan, a celebration of the country’s rich cinematic history and its global influence. To mark this occasion, I thought...

The Japanese Shop Christmas Gift Guide 2025

The Japanese Shop Christmas Gift Guide 2025

Give a touch of Japan this Christmas The festive season is the perfect time to share gifts that are meaningful, beautiful, and made to last. Whether you’re looking for something...

The Japanese Shop Christmas Gift Guide 2025

Give a touch of Japan this Christmas The festive season is the perfect time to share gifts that are meaningful, beautiful, and made to last. Whether you’re looking for something...

Autumn in Japan – The Season of Food

Autumn in Japan – The Season of Food

In Japan, autumn is celebrated in many different ways, often described as ‘the season of XX’. It can be 'the season of sports (運動の秋)', when the cooler air makes exercise...

Autumn in Japan – The Season of Food

In Japan, autumn is celebrated in many different ways, often described as ‘the season of XX’. It can be 'the season of sports (運動の秋)', when the cooler air makes exercise...

Purrfectly Japanese: Cats in Culture, Cafés, and Good Fortune

Purrfectly Japanese: Cats in Culture, Cafés, an...

In Japan, cats aren’t just cute companions - they’re symbols, superstitions, and sometimes even celebrities. From charming maneki-neko figurines waving at shop doors to feline-themed cafés tucked into Tokyo side...

Purrfectly Japanese: Cats in Culture, Cafés, an...

In Japan, cats aren’t just cute companions - they’re symbols, superstitions, and sometimes even celebrities. From charming maneki-neko figurines waving at shop doors to feline-themed cafés tucked into Tokyo side...

A Kyoto Adventure: Naomi’s Top 4 Experiences from Summer Trip to Japan

A Kyoto Adventure: Naomi’s Top 4 Experiences fr...

Hi, it’s Naomi. This month, I’d love to share something more personal - a little travel story from my recent trip to Japan in July. My daughter, who’s heading off...

A Kyoto Adventure: Naomi’s Top 4 Experiences fr...

Hi, it’s Naomi. This month, I’d love to share something more personal - a little travel story from my recent trip to Japan in July. My daughter, who’s heading off...

A Taste of the World in Japan: Exploring Japan’s Chinatown, Koreatown and More

A Taste of the World in Japan: Exploring Japan’...

Japan may be known for its temples, cherry blossoms and sushi, but hidden within its cities are neighbourhoods where cultures from around the world thrive. From spicy Korean street food...

A Taste of the World in Japan: Exploring Japan’...

Japan may be known for its temples, cherry blossoms and sushi, but hidden within its cities are neighbourhoods where cultures from around the world thrive. From spicy Korean street food...