JAPANESE CULTURE BLOG
Essence of Kyoto
It’s time to explore one of Japan’s best-loved cities during its most popular season. In spring it's an extraordinary sight but as the world has come to a halt, let...
Essence of Kyoto
It’s time to explore one of Japan’s best-loved cities during its most popular season. In spring it's an extraordinary sight but as the world has come to a halt, let...
White Day (ホワイトデー)
Have you heard of White Day (ホワイトデー)? Celebrated in Japan on 14 March every year, it sees people given a gift on Valentine’s Day reciprocate the gesture to those they...
White Day (ホワイトデー)
Have you heard of White Day (ホワイトデー)? Celebrated in Japan on 14 March every year, it sees people given a gift on Valentine’s Day reciprocate the gesture to those they...
Chasen (茶筅)
It seems that the world’s gone a little matcha crazy recently, with milky green lattes cropping up all over Instagram, carefully arranged next to a bamboo whisk. You might be...
Chasen (茶筅)
It seems that the world’s gone a little matcha crazy recently, with milky green lattes cropping up all over Instagram, carefully arranged next to a bamboo whisk. You might be...
Sway Eats: Japanese Soufflé Pancakes (スフレパンケーキ)
As it's nearly Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, it’s time to share one of our favourite Japanese recipes – pillowy “soufflé pancakes”.
Sway Eats: Japanese Soufflé Pancakes (スフレパンケーキ)
As it's nearly Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, it’s time to share one of our favourite Japanese recipes – pillowy “soufflé pancakes”.
Nabe-mono (鍋物)
During the colder seasons, nabemono (literally “cooking pot” and “things”) become a popular staple in Japan. They’re a variety of stew and soup-based hotpot foods that are cooked and shared...
Nabe-mono (鍋物)
During the colder seasons, nabemono (literally “cooking pot” and “things”) become a popular staple in Japan. They’re a variety of stew and soup-based hotpot foods that are cooked and shared...
Sway Eats: Veganuary (ヴィガニュアリィ)
Japan might be well-known for its sushi, tempura and yakiniku, but did you know that you'll also find many vegan-friendly dishes? Whether you’ve gone meat-free for the month or are...
Sway Eats: Veganuary (ヴィガニュアリィ)
Japan might be well-known for its sushi, tempura and yakiniku, but did you know that you'll also find many vegan-friendly dishes? Whether you’ve gone meat-free for the month or are...