JAPANESE CULTURE BLOG
Doyo no Ushi no Hi (土用の丑の日)
Eel is firmly reserved for the fish and chip shop in the UK, but it’s a fairly common feature of Japanese cuisine, particularly in summer. Eel is known as unagi...
Doyo no Ushi no Hi (土用の丑の日)
Eel is firmly reserved for the fish and chip shop in the UK, but it’s a fairly common feature of Japanese cuisine, particularly in summer. Eel is known as unagi...
Sway Eats: Iced Matcha Latte (抹茶ラテ)
Cool down from the warmer weather with our quick, easy and refreshing iced matcha latte (抹茶ラテ) recipe.
Sway Eats: Iced Matcha Latte (抹茶ラテ)
Cool down from the warmer weather with our quick, easy and refreshing iced matcha latte (抹茶ラテ) recipe.
Happy National Tea Day
In Japan, like in the UK, nothing brings people together like a heartwarming cuppa. From the art of cha-no-yu (tea ceremony) to traditional earthenware, it’s an integral part of both...
Happy National Tea Day
In Japan, like in the UK, nothing brings people together like a heartwarming cuppa. From the art of cha-no-yu (tea ceremony) to traditional earthenware, it’s an integral part of both...
The Humble Tenugui (てぬぐい）
Giftwrap, bento box cover, headband, wall art, and now mask. Don’t underestimate the humble tenugui. Staples of everyday Japanese life, tenugui are incredibly useful pieces of cotton, silk or hemp...
The Humble Tenugui (てぬぐい）
Giftwrap, bento box cover, headband, wall art, and now mask. Don’t underestimate the humble tenugui. Staples of everyday Japanese life, tenugui are incredibly useful pieces of cotton, silk or hemp...
Urushi no Hi (漆の日)
Today is Urushi no Hi (or the less fun-sounding “Lacquer Day”) in Japan. The urushi technique dates back to 5000 BC and involves a long and complicated technical process using...
Urushi no Hi (漆の日)
Today is Urushi no Hi (or the less fun-sounding “Lacquer Day”) in Japan. The urushi technique dates back to 5000 BC and involves a long and complicated technical process using...