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10 Signs that Japan is a Cat Lover's Paradise

10 Signs that Japan is a Cat Lover's Paradise

If you’re a cat lover, you’ll probably already know that Japan is a country obsessed with cats; one of the best-known good luck charms is a beckoning cat. Here are...

10 Signs that Japan is a Cat Lover's Paradise

If you’re a cat lover, you’ll probably already know that Japan is a country obsessed with cats; one of the best-known good luck charms is a beckoning cat. Here are...

Japanese interior design

5 Ways to Update Your Interior - Japanese Style

Bring a flavour of the Far East to your interior with these authentic Japanese home accessories From peaceful, Zen-inspired simplicity to the dazzling colours and patterns of kimono fabric, Japan...

5 Ways to Update Your Interior - Japanese Style

Bring a flavour of the Far East to your interior with these authentic Japanese home accessories From peaceful, Zen-inspired simplicity to the dazzling colours and patterns of kimono fabric, Japan...

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The Story of Sadako Sasaki and the Thousand Pap...

We thought we would dedicate this month's blog post to a special girl named Sadako Sasaki in memory of the tragic atomic bombing of Hiroshima seventy years ago today, which...

The Story of Sadako Sasaki and the Thousand Pap...

We thought we would dedicate this month's blog post to a special girl named Sadako Sasaki in memory of the tragic atomic bombing of Hiroshima seventy years ago today, which...

Choosing a kimono

Choosing a Yukata Kimono: 5 Important Considera...

Wearing a Yukata Kimono is the UK’s hottest trend at the moment. Led by the influx of kimono-style jackets dominating the high street, imports from Japan are booming, with some...

Choosing a Yukata Kimono: 5 Important Considera...

Wearing a Yukata Kimono is the UK’s hottest trend at the moment. Led by the influx of kimono-style jackets dominating the high street, imports from Japan are booming, with some...

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The Easy Way to Get Your Child Using Chopsticks

Teach Your Child to Use Chopsticks with CleverstiX Science Museum and Hello Kitty CleverstiX from The Japanese Shop Chopsticks are the eating utensil of choice throughout virtually all of East...

The Easy Way to Get Your Child Using Chopsticks

Teach Your Child to Use Chopsticks with CleverstiX Science Museum and Hello Kitty CleverstiX from The Japanese Shop Chopsticks are the eating utensil of choice throughout virtually all of East...

Valentine's Day in Japan

Valentine's Day in Japan

How is Valentine's Day Celebrated in Japan? With February 14th just over three weeks away, we thought we would share some facts with you about Valentine's Day in Japan. While...

Valentine's Day in Japan

How is Valentine's Day Celebrated in Japan? With February 14th just over three weeks away, we thought we would share some facts with you about Valentine's Day in Japan. While...