Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japanese culture has been gradually seeping its way into the consciousness of the UK public for year but in recent times the effects of this are a lot more visible; Japanese restaurants are to be found in every city in Britain and karaoke boxes are gradually appearing […]
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How to make sushi: A beginner’s guide
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Making nigiri sushi Traditional nigiri sushi – a block of rice with raw fish on top – is great if you have easy access to a variety of very fresh fish, as it emphasises the fish’s subtle and delicate flavour. Unfortunately, availability of a range of fresh […]
Guide to cooking Japanese food at home
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japanese food is some of the best in the world, and believe it or not, it is possible to produce authentic Japanese food with ingredients readily available from your local supermarket. Chef Liam Chawdhary offers his top tips. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Kamikochi, Gateway to the Japanese Alps
If you have had your fill of neon lights, pachinko parlors, and capsule hotels then Kamikochi is the perfectly place to experience another side of Japan. Welcome to the Japanese Alps.
Naked Japanese Men
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Just flicking through the channels last night, I came across the strangely familiar sight of naked Japanese men in nappy-like white loin cloths getting drunk and dancing through the streets. This isn’t an R-rated post, it was just one of the many many Japanese festivals which take […]
Tamagotchi
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! I remember when the very first Tamagotchi came out in 1996. They were all the rage for a while, then like other fads (think rubiks cubes), they are now gathering dust in the back of wardrobes. However, they did not fade away, like many people think. They […]