‘Sushi terrorism’ pranks in Japan causes outrage
For those who want to see these things for yourselves; a Singaporean news group has a short video showing some of what’s been unfolding.
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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’.
Spirited Away film review
Over 20 years ago one of the greatest ever animated films was released to the world. I discuss its merits in this Spirited Away film review.
Are samurai swords legal in the UK?
Many who have an interest in Japan inevitably come to ask ‘are samurai swords legal in the UK?’ Here are some guidelines to an answer.
Japanese families to receive 1 million yen to relocate from Tokyo
Starting off the new year, the Japanese government is trying to tackle the population crisis by offering 1 million yen per child to relocate from Tokyo.
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The Peace Pagoda of Battersea Park
The Peace Pagoda Battersea Park monument is a structure born from the burning desire for peace from the Japanese monk Nichidatsu Fujii.
Trek to Yomi game review: the power of nostalgia
In this Trek to Yomi game review, learn what you can expect from a samurai game that looks like it was pulled straight from a 1950’s film archive.
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Traditional Japanese dance becomes UNESCO ‘intangible cultural heritage’
41 traditional Japanese dance routines have officially become part of UNESCO’s ‘intangible cultural heritage’ following a meeting in Morocco.
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12 practical tips for learning Japanese
Japanese is one of the worlds hardest languages, however, there’s a variety things you can do to help you improve. Here are 12 of my tips for learning Japanese.
Japanese haiku poems: form and content
Japanese haiku are beloved styles of poems that the ability to charm and inspire it’s reader. Lets understand what makes them special.