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The Rise (and Fall?) of Nakagin Capsule Tower
It was walking from Hamarikyu Gardens to Tokyo Station in 2018 that I first noticed the tower. It was a detour that I wasn’t expecting, but despite the humidity and...
The Rise (and Fall?) of Nakagin Capsule Tower
It was walking from Hamarikyu Gardens to Tokyo Station in 2018 that I first noticed the tower. It was a detour that I wasn’t expecting, but despite the humidity and...

The Interesting Link Between Stalogy and Japan’...
You’ve probably heard of Kumamon, the wildly popular bear that promotes the Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto. If not, you probably recognise his beady pupils and bright red cheeks. But what...
The Interesting Link Between Stalogy and Japan’...
You’ve probably heard of Kumamon, the wildly popular bear that promotes the Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto. If not, you probably recognise his beady pupils and bright red cheeks. But what...

Which Matcha Tea is right for me?
If you are new to matcha tea, or even just wanting to try a different type it can be daunting picking out a tea when faced with 10 seemingly identical...
Which Matcha Tea is right for me?
If you are new to matcha tea, or even just wanting to try a different type it can be daunting picking out a tea when faced with 10 seemingly identical...

Hobonichi vs Stalogy – Which should I choose?
We get asked a lot whether Hobonichi or Stalogy is better, and which one people should buy. It’s a difficult question, as they’re both rather different but I’ll run through...
Hobonichi vs Stalogy – Which should I choose?
We get asked a lot whether Hobonichi or Stalogy is better, and which one people should buy. It’s a difficult question, as they’re both rather different but I’ll run through...

What is “Iri Bancha”? – The Secret Tea of Kyoto
Summer is just around the corner – I hope you have exciting plans for your summer holiday! I returned to Japan early last month for the first time in two...
What is “Iri Bancha”? – The Secret Tea of Kyoto
Summer is just around the corner – I hope you have exciting plans for your summer holiday! I returned to Japan early last month for the first time in two...

Autumn - The Best Season for Japanese Food!
The Japanese government has started easing their Covid restrictions and will start to welcome people from abroad from October according to The Diplomat Magazine.It's the first time in three years...
Autumn - The Best Season for Japanese Food!
The Japanese government has started easing their Covid restrictions and will start to welcome people from abroad from October according to The Diplomat Magazine.It's the first time in three years...