Visit Yakushima Island in Japan
As fans of Japanese animation Studio Ghibli we were inspired to visit Yakushima island, the inspiration for the setting of Princess Mononoke.
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All You Need To Know About Fresh Wasabi
Did you know that most of the wasabi that you eat with sushi doesn’t actually contain much wasabi? Fresh wasabi is a very different experience – here’s our guide.
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Japanese New Year Food and Traditions – New Year in Tokyo
Visiting in Tokyo in December is a great way of understanding Japanese New Year food and traditions, one of the country’s most important celebrations. While Christmas Day is a normal working day in Japan (albeit one where it has become a custom to eat Kentucky Fried Chicken of all things – there’s a really interesting…
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Visiting the Studio Ghibli Museum
Japanese Studio Ghibli’s animations hugely popular worldwide. If you’re in Tokyo, visiting the Studio Ghibli Museum is a great excursion to one of the most magical places in the world.
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RECIPE – Kabocha Korroke – Pumpkin Croquettes
Kabocha is a type of squash, often called a Japanese pumpkin. It is small-medium in size (around 25-30cm diameter). Its flesh is bright orange which contrasts beautifully with its dark green skin. They are also pretty easy to grow. And it is a truth universally acknowledged that home-grown vegetables are always more delicious than shop…
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Japanese Horror Houses
Japanese horror houses are like a ghost train without the train. But they are a lot scarier – as well as being loads of fun!
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Watching Sumo In Tokyo – Big In Japan
Sumo wrestling is Japan’s national sport. There are six tournaments a year. Here’s a guide to watching a basho and how to get sumo Tokyo tickets.
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Noodle Nirvana at the Yokohama Ramen Museum
Visiting the Yokohama Ramen Museum in Japan offers an interesting history of the popular noodles as well as regional tasty treats.
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RECIPE: How to Make Japanese Dashi stock
Dashi is fundamental to Japanese cooking -a stock that is absolutely packed full of umami flavour. Here’s our Japanese dashi stock recipe.
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A Complete Guide to Japanese Business Hotels
Japanese business hotels are a good option if you are looking for decent budget accommodation. Here’s a guide.
