As we enter into April, which means that we’re nearly 1/3 of the way through 2018 already, we’ve finally had the chance to look back on the brilliant year of 2017 and celebrate our wonderful successes! We’d love to share them with you all and tell you about some of our biggest highlights. Edo Sushi …
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In Japanese tradition there is a lot of superstition whether they are good or bad. There are lucky animals, unlucky numbers and long list of Japanese folk wisdom which is used throughout their culture. Whether you choose to believe that things happen for a reason or not, these Japanese Good Luck Charms are sure to …
Japan is a country filled with so much history, culture and destinations. When researching places to visit in Japan it can be difficult because there are just so many options. Here at The Japanese Shop, we have compiled a list of 5 places you must visit when in Japan. Whether you are a culture vulture …
If you’re a cat lover, you’ll probably already know that Japan is a country obsessed with cats; one of the best-known good luck charms is a beckoning cat. Here are 10 places you must visit for all things cat-related. Disclaimer: After reading this post, you will definitely want to book a one way flight to …
Come and celebrate the #TourDeFrance with us on Saturday 5th July at our FREE sushi tasting event*, and try a yummy blend of English, Japanese and French inspired sushi in honour of this exciting event! *Free sushi for the first 101 visitors Saturday the 5th of July 12pm-3pm See you there!
What Are Japanese Kitchen Knives? As with many parts of Japanese life; Japanese Kitchen knives have a history in terms of the traditional methods that they are made and the duties that they are used for. Japanese kitchen knives are specially crafted in order to produce a high quality tool to make your tasks in …
I think Miso soup is the most popular soup for Japanese people. We have this soup from any meal from traditional Japanese breakfast to dinner. Of course not everyone would have this in each meal, but most people would have Miso soup at least once or more in a week. I honestly don’t know how …
I am soooo excited to see new tableware stock from Japan, hope you are, too! At the moment Hiromi is sorting those out and I am helping her out. When we all sort this out, Jez will put those in our web-site. Hopefully it is not long that you can order! By the way, I would …
“Dear Hiromi, Thank you for your message. I will definitely fill out the customer survey soon, but I also wanted to thank you personally for your wonderful service. My item was dispatched quickly and I found the addition of a postal tracking number to be incredibly helpful. Most of all, however, I would like to …
