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Seven Types of Japanese Tea

In Japanese culture, tea isn’t only enjoyed between family and friends and drank for its health benefits, but tea is celebrated in the formal Japanese Tea Ceremony. With this in...

Seven Types of Japanese Tea

In Japanese culture, tea isn’t only enjoyed between family and friends and drank for its health benefits, but tea is celebrated in the formal Japanese Tea Ceremony. With this in...

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What is Japanese Kawaii Culture?

Japan’s cultural influence is recognised globally, from anime to gaming to fashion trends. One sub-culture which has become increasingly popular is Japanese kawaii culture, which has permeated across the globe...

What is Japanese Kawaii Culture?

Japan’s cultural influence is recognised globally, from anime to gaming to fashion trends. One sub-culture which has become increasingly popular is Japanese kawaii culture, which has permeated across the globe...

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Konbini - What is it Good For? Pretty Much Ever...

If you’re just dipping your toes into the vast ocean of Japanese contemporary culture then you might be wondering what a konbini even is. Perhaps you've taken the plunge into...

Konbini - What is it Good For? Pretty Much Ever...

If you’re just dipping your toes into the vast ocean of Japanese contemporary culture then you might be wondering what a konbini even is. Perhaps you've taken the plunge into...

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Celebrating Marine Day in Japan

What is Marine Day? Marine Day (‘Umi no hi’) is an annual holiday in Japan which takes places on the third Monday of July. Established in 1941, the national holiday...

Celebrating Marine Day in Japan

What is Marine Day? Marine Day (‘Umi no hi’) is an annual holiday in Japan which takes places on the third Monday of July. Established in 1941, the national holiday...

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Shibori Dyeing Techniques

As Shibori patterns grow more popular and more fashionable on the British high street, we thought we'd dig a little deeper into the history of the traditional Japanese tie-dyeing. Read...

Shibori Dyeing Techniques

As Shibori patterns grow more popular and more fashionable on the British high street, we thought we'd dig a little deeper into the history of the traditional Japanese tie-dyeing. Read...

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9 Japanese Traditions

The Land of the Rising Sun is a country with historic and contempory traditions abound. While there may be plenty of Japanese traditions which come to mind, there are also...

9 Japanese Traditions

The Land of the Rising Sun is a country with historic and contempory traditions abound. While there may be plenty of Japanese traditions which come to mind, there are also...