Discover Japan
What is Shinto? Understanding Japan’s deep rooted beliefs
Shinto is a distinctly Japanese practice, but one that is often shrouded in mystery. Find an answer to the complex question: what is Shinto?
‘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’.
Japanese artistry on display at the Ashmolean museum Oxford
Amongst the countless exhibits of the Ashmolean museum Oxford, you’ll find a collection of Japanese artifacts dedicated to Japanese art and design.
Is the Fukushima disaster nearing a conclusion?
Recently, parts of the town of Futaba within Fukushima has been given the ‘all clear’ to re-enter. Also, water stored in the Daiichi power plant is to be released.
The intricate nature of Japanese tea
In Japan, tea is more than just a drink. Besides the many varieties, Japanese tea is used in a variety of ways creating a unique tea culture.
The Japan experience at Kew Gardens (revisited)
There are a lot of Japan related areas at Kew Gardens that many Japanese enthusiasts need to see, I went back to see some parts I missed.