January is always a great time to try something new or finally get round to starting a hobby you’ve been meaning to do for a while! If you have Japanese …
Culture
In the heart of central Japan, there lies a realm that blurs the boundaries of animation and reality. For decades, Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki have been the architect …
December brings with it the start of the festive season and a variety of holiday-related Japanese events taking place over the coming weeks – the details of which can be …
A unique event returning to London in early November is Toyama Week running from the 31st October to 5th November. Last year, we joined Toyama Week’s event at Japan House …
This November, there’s good news for folks who are just getting into sake or even for those who have been a fan for some time, as West London Wine School …
October will be quite an exciting month for those who love Japanese culture, food and drinks as there will be plenty of fun events and festivals especially focusing on manga …
September is a good month to see some of the Japanese art and culture related exhibitions and displays such as Aizome (indigo-dyeing) at the Embassy of Japan in the UK. …
For centuries, people have enjoyed the pleasing qualities of a cup of aromatic and invigorating tea. In Japan, one of the many countries that possess a rich tradition and culture, …
Summertime is a Matsuri (festival) season in Japan, and with this in mind, the Japan Society and Embassy of Japan in the UK are co-organising the Japanese Garden Community Day …
What comes to your mind when you imagine summer in Japan? Beaches? Chilled beer? Sunshine? For many Japanese, summer means fireworks, festivals, watermelons, and shaved ice. In this article, we’ll …