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‘Sushi Candy’ Japanese snacks and sweets
Japanese snacks and snack boxes are becoming increasingly popular. Here I try out an alternative snack box from ‘Sushi Candy’.
10 common Japanese words we use without realising
Many of us use common Japanese words in our speech without realising that they are in fact Japanese, here are 10 that may surprise you.
The prestige and influence of Ukiyo-e woodblock prints
Ukiyo-e (Japanese woodblock prints) are considered to be the most important pieces of Japanese art. But what are they and why is that the case?
Battle Royale film review: 20 year perspective
Battle Royale, a film released over 20 years ago is still just as shocking as was then. Lets look at what makes it so and the effects it had.
Google Arts and Culture: a useful Japanese resource?
On the ever-increasing hunt for reliable Japanese information and learning opportunities, is Google Arts and Culture a useful resource?
Japan begins releasing treated Fukushima water into the sea
Japan’s controversial plans to release Fukushima water goes ahead dividing experts, critics, and the public.