Discover Japan
Minna no Nihongo book review: a useful Japanese resource?
Minna no Nihongo is a series of books aimed at teaching Japanese. What can you expect to find? and most importantly, is it a useful Japanese resource?
The cause and effect of capsule hotels
Capsule hotels are a distinctively Japanese invention. What caused their appearance? What effect have they had? and UK variations you can try
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.
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?
The great Japan reopening
Japan has begun reopening its borders once more, but what changes have been made? and what are the requirements for traveling?
Experience Japan close to home.
Japan is currently closed and many people unable to visit. My first blog post highlights a few ways in which japan can be experienced close to home. Wherever you are…