Discover Japan
What is Tanabata? A festival of stars, hope and lovers
Tanabata is a Japanese festival that is centered around a traditional folk story. Gain an insight into this visual representation of summer.
The Japanese gardens of Kew: a distinctly Japanese adventure
With a Japanese Landscape, Bamboo garden, and plentiful Cherry Blossoms; the Kew gardens Japanese experience provides a lot to contemplate.
Samurai Shifters film review: An alternate perspective of samurai
Samurai Shifters is a 2019 Japanese film directed by Inudo Isshin. I take a look at this alternate samurai narrative with my film review.
Golden Week in Japan: All you need to know
Golden Week is the busiest time of the year for Japan but what is it all about? Read this short guide to get to grips with all that’s involved.
Replicating a Japanese hot spring experience in the UK
Japanese hot springs are a big attraction for many people, but there is a way of experiencing something similar without leaving the country.
Drive My Car film review: a Japanese character drama
This character centric story follows the lives of Yukuke and his new driver Misaki, a mysterious couple with troubled pasts. Find out more in my Drive My Car film review.