Discover Japan in December: Festive Lights and Winter Delights
Explore Japan in December with stunning light displays, breathtaking views, steamy onsen and plenty of festivals. Experience the joys of winter in Japan this December.
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Shokuhin Sanpuru – The Art and Ingenuity of Japan’s Food Replicas
Explore Japanese food replicas showcasing artistry and innovation, a window into Japan food culture and tradition. Read more
The Colours Within – A charmingly, candy-coloured film
The Colours Within is a charming film about friendship, music, and self-discovery from director Naoko Yamada.
Off the Beaten Track: Top Alternatives to Mount Fuji for Outdoor Exploration
Discover the best alternatives to Mount Fuji with these hidden gems for hiking in Japan, offering diverse landscapes and adventures.
How to Mindfully Live Through the Seasons – The Customs of Japan
We live in a time when anyone – your neighbour, your...
Japanese Crime Fiction: Murder in a Changing World
It’s often the great European and American mystery writers of...
Unlock the Mystery: Japanese Locked Room Crime Fiction
Discover Japanese literature’s captivating locked room mysteries, from ancient goddesses to Japanese crime fiction with Pushkin Press.
Where to Start Reading Seishi Yokomizo?
With nearly 80 books written over his lifetime, Seishi Yokomizo is one of the most influential Japanese crime writers.
Shunkinsho: Okoto to Sasuke – A dark yet tender ‘love’ story
Shunkinsho: Okoto to Sasuke (1935, Japan) directed by Yasujiro Shimazu...
The Moon Has Risen – A Female Focused Comedy of Errors
The Moon Has Risen (Tsuki wa noborinu, Japan 1955) is...
Forever a Woman (aka The Eternal Breasts): A Dedication to Womankind
Forever a Woman (aka The Eternals Breasts) (Chibusa yo eien...
Umeshu: The Iconic Japanese Beverage you may not have heard of
Many of Japan’s foods and cultural practices relate to seasonal...
Umeshuya London: Purveyors of the finest Umeshu & Yuzushu
Around this time of year, the first of the season’s...
Summer Ghost – A Sparkling Debut
Inspired by one illustration, the remarkable directorial debut from the...
Maquia – A Testament to Female Spirit
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms (or Sayonara no Asa...
Bubble – A Dystopian Reimagining of The Little Mermaid
The original fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen (first published...
Belle – A Touching Metaverse Fairy Tail
In Mamoru Hosoda's inventive take on the Disney classic, Beauty...