10 Perfect Japanese Plants for your Garden
1. Wisteria
2. Hosta
3. Hydrangea
4. Lotus
5. Azalea
6. Acers
7. Shiso
8. Cherry blossom
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Jun
Posts by Emily Shaw
24
May
The Ultimate Fluffy Japanese Pancake Recipe
Known for their fluffy texture, Japanese pancakes aka Soufflé pancakes...
04
Apr
Memoirs of a Murderer | Film Review
A remake of the 2012 Korean film ‘Confessions of a...
12
Aug
5 Instagram Accounts To Follow If You’re Obsessed With Japan
1. hirozzzz
2. japanawaits
3. tokyofashion
4. tatsu.photography
5. visitjpnIf like us, you’re a...
22
Jul
5 Japanese Gardens to Visit in London this Summer
So far, London has provided nothing less than the sunny...
28
May
7 Insider’s Tips On Travelling in Japan
From tea tours in Kyoto to vintage shopping in Tokyo;...
20
Dec
Why I Love Japan: Sara Kiyo Popowa of Shiso Delicious
Having developed a (borderline unhealthy) obsession with the artistry of...
02
Nov
Why I love Japan: Amélie Ravalec Photographer & Documentary Film Maker
Next up in our Why I Love Japan series, which...
30
Oct
Is Yayoi Kusama’s ‘The Moving Moment When I Went To The Universe’ worth the hype?
For Yayoi Kusama’s cult of fans, the arrival of her...
11
Oct
Learn How to be a Paper Florist with Pom Pom Factory
Founder of Pom Pom Factory, paper florist and artist Karen,...
10
Oct
Why I Love Japan: Yamamoto Keiko Rochaix
As we continue to delve into London's Japanese art scene,...
17
Sep
Sake and cheese? You heard it here first…
While it’s certainly true that cheese is for the French...
08
Sep
Why I love Japan: Matt Nguyen Founder of Jolly Awesome
We're excited to share with you Matt Nguyen whose brand...
07
Sep
06
Sep
Why I Love Japan: Jiro Osuga Illustrator of London and Tokyo
Next, in our 'Why I love Japan' series, which aims...
05
Sep
Why I love Japan: Edgar Takoyaki Contemporary Photographer
With a keen interest in the Japanese art scene both...
04
Sep
Forest Bathing: Reconnecting With Nature To Reduce Stress
Even if you've ever gone to a forest and just...
20
Aug
Kanpai Sake: The Home for Sake in London
If you’re a fan of sake and live in London,...
31
Jul
Has the #MeToo movement gone far enough? Tackling sexual assault and harassment in the UK and Japan
Almost nine months after the launch of the #MeToo movement,...
30
Jul
Airbnb and Japan: What’s Happening?
To the surprise of Airbnb, not to mention their hosts...
17
Jul
Introducing the Japan Nakama Kamon
Kamon are Japanese emblems or symbols used to identify the...
01
Jul
‘Futures of the Future’: Japan House’s first exhibition is a must see
Renowned architect Sou Fujimoto’s ‘Futures of the Future' makes for a...
16
Jun
Tokyo Rumando & Hideka Tonomura: Japanese Love Hotels, Nudity & Subculture
Double Method, by photographers Tokyo Rumando and Hideka Tonomura, their...
12
Jun
Get Hooked On Some Good Mood Matcha
Founder of Good Mood Matcha, Max Cheong, has been hooked...
06
Jun
Abandoning the Kimono
In the 21st century Britain, kimonos (of sorts) are commonplace...
20
May
‘Enjuku’ by Takefumi Hori
Takefumi Hori’s latest collection, ‘Enjuku,’ is a welcome addition to...
17
May
‘Stay-‘ by Iyamari
With a focus on time and perception, London-based artists Iyamari’s...
07
May
5 Instagram accounts you need to follow for Sakura season!
Instagram Account: yk
Instagram Account: s_zeiss
Instagram Account: edwardkb
Instagram...
21
Apr
Swearing an Oath to the Cult of Hello Kitty
Who is Hello Kitty?
An adorably innocent cartoon character? A symbol...
08
Apr
Love Pets? Love This.
After a successful first collection, where his depiction of the...
28
Mar
The Feb London Anime and Gaming Con
The team at Japan Nakama was kindly invited to attend...
21
Mar
London Sake Brewer’s Club: No Expensive Membership Required
Following a successful first event, London Sake Brewer’s Club is...
05
Mar
Initiation Love Review
Split between 1980’s Tokyo and Shizuoka, Yuhihiko Tsutsumi’s 2015 romantic...