JAPANESE CULTURE BLOG
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...
New Year in Japan - Osechi-ryori (おせち料理)
While the infamous tradition of eating KFC at Christmas is true for some young people in Japan, the real star of festive Japanese cuisine is osechi-ryōri (a variety of traditional New Year’s...
New Year in Japan - Osechi-ryori (おせち料理)
While the infamous tradition of eating KFC at Christmas is true for some young people in Japan, the real star of festive Japanese cuisine is osechi-ryōri (a variety of traditional New Year’s...
Our Guide to Osake (お酒)
Although many think of rice wine when they hear the word sake (酒), in Japan the kanji generally refers to any alcoholic drink. Instead, 'rice wine' is more commonly known...
Our Guide to Osake (お酒)
Although many think of rice wine when they hear the word sake (酒), in Japan the kanji generally refers to any alcoholic drink. Instead, 'rice wine' is more commonly known...