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Try our Summer Teas from Ippodo

Try our Summer Teas from Ippodo

With summer just around the corner, we’re in for some glorious hot days again soon. But that could also be a health challenge, and it will be important to keep...

Try our Summer Teas from Ippodo

With summer just around the corner, we’re in for some glorious hot days again soon. But that could also be a health challenge, and it will be important to keep...

What Makes a Chasen so Special?

What Makes a Chasen so Special?

We often get asked (especially at the King’s Cross Market) whether a chasen is really needed for matcha, and how ours are different to some of the cheaper options available....

What Makes a Chasen so Special?

We often get asked (especially at the King’s Cross Market) whether a chasen is really needed for matcha, and how ours are different to some of the cheaper options available....

The Brightest Blue Obi Belt

The Brightest Blue Obi Belt

The Brightest Blue Obi Belt Written by Sophie, April 2021 The Victoria and Albert Museum YouTube channel is such a great resource. I loved their videos exploring the Kimono Exhibition...

The Brightest Blue Obi Belt

The Brightest Blue Obi Belt Written by Sophie, April 2021 The Victoria and Albert Museum YouTube channel is such a great resource. I loved their videos exploring the Kimono Exhibition...

Drifting Down Dotonbori

Drifting Down Dotonbori

Drifting Down Dotonbori Written by Sophie, March 2021 Writing about Osaka Castle last week had me reminiscing about my trip there, and mostly about strolling down Dotonbori and all the...

Drifting Down Dotonbori

Drifting Down Dotonbori Written by Sophie, March 2021 Writing about Osaka Castle last week had me reminiscing about my trip there, and mostly about strolling down Dotonbori and all the...

Hobonichi Diaries

Hobonichi Diaries

I travelled to Japan in May and was able to have a really great meeting with the management team at Hobonichi HQ in Tokyo. I always visit them in early...

Hobonichi Diaries

I travelled to Japan in May and was able to have a really great meeting with the management team at Hobonichi HQ in Tokyo. I always visit them in early...

We’ve Added Four New Books to Our Collection!

We’ve Added Four New Books to Our Collection!

We’re delighted to have added four new books to NishuraEast. With topics ranging from philosophy to poetry you’re sure to find something you’ll love.If you’re wanting to change your life...

We’ve Added Four New Books to Our Collection!

We’re delighted to have added four new books to NishuraEast. With topics ranging from philosophy to poetry you’re sure to find something you’ll love.If you’re wanting to change your life...