Discover Japan
Japanese tatami mats: from traditional to modern
Tatami mats are a unique type of Japanese flooring that has existed for over 1000 years, but they are also adapting to modern lifestyles. Lets understand the changes.
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.
Japanese woman wins Britain’s Best loaf competition
Miyo Aoetsu, a woman originally from Japan but now resides in Britain has become the winner of this year’s Britain’s Best Loaf competition.
‘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’.
The Holland Park Kyoto Garden: The Japanese Garden of London
The Japanese style ‘Kyoto Garden’ found within Holland Park is a world away from where you’d expect to find it, I’m glad that it is.
The Japanese diet: nutrition and practices
What truly makes a Japanese diet? lets uncover what foods the Japanese eat but also the importance of how they eat it.