JAPANESE CULTURE BLOG
Golden Week (ゴールデンウィーク)
Though known as the land of workaholics, did you know that Japan has more national holidays than most other countries? The 29th of April is a particularly exciting time for...
Golden Week (ゴールデンウィーク)
Though known as the land of workaholics, did you know that Japan has more national holidays than most other countries? The 29th of April is a particularly exciting time for...
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...
Shodō (書道)
Japanese calligraphy or “way of writing”, also known as shodō (書道), is the artistic expression of the Japanese language using a fude (brush), sumi (ink), suzuri (inkstone) and washi (mulberry...
Shodō (書道)
Japanese calligraphy or “way of writing”, also known as shodō (書道), is the artistic expression of the Japanese language using a fude (brush), sumi (ink), suzuri (inkstone) and washi (mulberry...
Yakusō (薬草)
See our lowdown on four of the most popular Japanese herbs and spices for achieving that distinct umami flavour.
Yakusō (薬草)
See our lowdown on four of the most popular Japanese herbs and spices for achieving that distinct umami flavour.
Top 5: Japanese Films from the 2000s
As this year’s film awards season gets underway, albeit virtually, here’s a round-up of some of our favourite Japanese films from the last two decades.
Top 5: Japanese Films from the 2000s
As this year’s film awards season gets underway, albeit virtually, here’s a round-up of some of our favourite Japanese films from the last two decades.
Hanami (花見)
One of Japan's most well-known pasttimes, hanami (flower viewing) and sakura (cherry blossom) are much more Japan's national flower.
Hanami (花見)
One of Japan's most well-known pasttimes, hanami (flower viewing) and sakura (cherry blossom) are much more Japan's national flower.