03 Dec Culture, Lifestyle, Travel Akiya Houses: Understanding Japan’s Vacant Housing Phenomenon 3 December 2023 By Simon Martin Amidst the vibrant cityscape of Japan, a quieter narrative unfolds... Continue reading
17 Oct Creativity, Culture, TV & Film A Look Into the World of Tokyo Through ‘Lost in Translation’ 17 October 2023 By Simon Martin Do you recall your first trip to a different country,... Continue reading
24 Sep Language, Travel 3 Sub-Cities Of Tokyo That You Can Learn Through Fiction 24 September 2023 By Simon Martin Authors have skillfully utilized Japanese cities like Tokyo to develop... Continue reading
11 Sep Creativity, Culture, Photography The Showa Revival: A Dive into Japan’s Old-School Aesthetic Through Showa35mm Collection 11 September 2023 By Simon Martin The Showa35mm collection, spearheaded by Alex Sinclair, is a testament... Continue reading
07 Sep Lifestyle, TV & Film BFI celebrates the Movies of Yasujirō Ozu 7 September 2023 By Simon Martin This year marks the 120th anniversary of the birth of... Continue reading
05 Sep Culture, Lifestyle Automated Delights: Exploring the Vending Machine Culture in Japan 5 September 2023 By Simon Martin Japan commands much attention in modern pop culture, from music... Continue reading
02 Aug Culture, Fashion & Beauty, Lifestyle Embracing Elegance and Tradition: The Timeless Allure of Japanese Clothing Style 2 August 2023 By Simon Martin In a world of ever-changing fashion trends, the Japanese clothing... Continue reading
01 Aug Culture, Lifestyle, Travel Okinawa: Leading the Rise of Japanese Tourism 2 August 2023 By Simon Martin Inbound tourism, the act of foreign travellers coming to one’s... Continue reading
28 Jul Culture, Travel The Best Festivals to Visit in Japan in August 3 August 2023 By Simon Martin Experience a different dimension of Japanese culture by immersing yourself... Continue reading
13 Jul Anime, Creativity, Gaming The Evolution of Final Fantasy: Influencing the JRPG Genre 13 July 2023 By Simon Martin Final Fantasy is a renowned video game franchise that has... Continue reading
28 Jun Fashion & Beauty, Lifestyle 5 of The Most Iconic Japanese Eyewear Collabs 28 June 2023 By Simon Martin Japan is known for its rich cultural history and world-renowned... Continue reading
12 Jun Creativity, Culture, Fashion & Beauty, Lifestyle Transcending Boundaries: The Artistry of Japanese Fashion by Kawakubo and Miyake 12 June 2023 By Simon Martin In the modern society of the 20th century, formal fashion... Continue reading
24 Apr Creativity, Culture, Lifestyle The Faces of Mt. Fuji Through Japanese Paintings 24 April 2023 By Simon Martin Monochrome ink painting or Suiboku sansuniga was introduced to Japan... Continue reading
14 Mar Creativity, Food Let’s Make Sushi! With Chef Andy Matsuda 14 March 2023 By Simon Martin Transform your home kitchen into a sushi haven with Let's... Continue reading
07 Feb Lifestyle, Music, Trending Embracing and Re-creating Music: A Remembrance of the Japanese Jazz Age 7 February 2023 By Simon Martin The early years of jazz music trace its home in... Continue reading
20 Jan Creativity, Culture, Lifestyle Get Lost in the Stunning Beauty of Japanese Prints 3 February 2023 By Simon Martin Japanese prints, also known as ukiyo-e, have a long and... Continue reading
16 Jan Creativity, Culture, Food, Lifestyle Edo Kiriko: The Stunning Japanese Art Form That Will Blow Your Mind! 25 January 2023 By Simon Martin Edo Kiriko is a traditional Japanese art form that involves... Continue reading
28 Dec Lifestyle, Music, Photography, TV & Film Tokyo Jazz Joints: Documenting A Vanishing World of Japanese Jazz Culture 28 December 2022 By Simon Martin TOKYO JAZZ JOINTS is an ongoing, self-funded photographic research project,... Continue reading
05 Dec Lifestyle, Travel Honest Review of 10 Tokyo Attractions 5 December 2022 By Simon Martin This article will review the Tokyo attractions that most people... Continue reading
29 Nov Lifestyle, TV & Film BFI celebrates the Movies of Akira Kurosawa 29 November 2022 By Simon Martin We're thrilled to announce BFI's celebration of Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998),... Continue reading
28 Nov Culture, Music ‘Rokabiri’: The Music That Shook Japan 28 November 2022 By Simon Martin It can be surprising how culture affects style, creativity, and... Continue reading
23 Nov Creativity, Culture, Fashion & Beauty, Food, Lifestyle, Music The 2022 Yokimono Japanese Xmas Market is Here! 25 November 2022 By Simon Martin Explore traditional and contemporary Japanese arts & crafts, culture and... Continue reading
03 Nov Anime Top 10 Mecha Anime 3 November 2022 By Simon Martin No matter what your name, mecha or robot animation transports... Continue reading
31 Aug Anime, Creativity The Significance of Anime and Architecture 31 August 2022 By Simon Martin The world of anime is a created universe that combines... Continue reading
09 Aug Anime, Music Nujabes: The Godfather of Modern Lofi 9 August 2022 By Simon Martin Lofi hip-hop is a music genre that is heavily associated... Continue reading
04 Aug TV & Film BFI Presents, Kinuyo Tanaka: A Life in Film 4 August 2022 By Simon Martin The BFI has announced the full schedule for a two-month... Continue reading
13 Jul Fashion & Beauty, Lifestyle Influence of Tokyo Street Fashion on the Collective Consciousness 13 July 2022 By Simon Martin In order to comprehend the role of street fashion images... Continue reading
11 Jul Music Japanese Hip-Hop DJs in the Western Music Scene 9 August 2022 By Simon Martin As early as the mid-1800s, amidst growing Westernization in the... Continue reading
11 Jul Creativity A Crash Course on the History of Japanese Literature 30 September 2022 By Simon Martin From food to dance to fashion — Japan is a... Continue reading
06 Jul Creativity, Lifestyle What Draws Us to Contemporary Japanese Architecture 30 September 2022 By Simon Martin Ever since the days of the Meiji era that brought... Continue reading
15 Jun Anime, Trending Landscape: A Critical Element in Satoshi Kon Films 15 June 2022 By Simon Martin From thriller film Paprika to comedy Tokyo Godfathers, Satoshi Kon... Continue reading
21 May Anime, Food, Trending Anime Inspired Recipes from Binging with Babish 20 May 2022 By Simon Martin If there is one thing you should know about food... Continue reading
17 May Creativity, Lifestyle Neo-Tokyo in Japanese Contemporary Art 17 May 2022 By Simon Martin Tokyo is known to be the dream city — an... Continue reading
08 May Trending, TV & Film The Evolution of Godzilla in the Shōwa Era (1954 – 1975) 3 October 2022 By Simon Martin A monster movie (also known as The Kaijū Eiga) was... Continue reading
20 Apr Culture, Food, Lifestyle, Trending Tasting the Many Flavours of Japan with Kelly Loves 20 April 2022 By Simon Martin All of us could use a trip to Japan right... Continue reading
14 Apr Creativity, Gaming, Trending YokaiSwap: A Platform for Passive Crypto Earnings 14 April 2022 By Simon Martin Named after supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore, YokaiSwap is a... Continue reading
19 Mar Anime, Gaming, Lifestyle, Music, Trending The Many Genres & Moods of Lo-Fi Music 9 August 2022 By Simon Martin “lofi hip hop radio - beats to relax/study to” —... Continue reading
12 Mar Anime, Creativity, Lifestyle, Trending Inspiring Artists: Akiko 20 July 2022 By Simon Martin We had the pleasure of speaking with visual artist Akiko.... Continue reading
28 Feb Creativity, Lifestyle, Trending Get to Know the Michelin Star-Worthy SushiSwap 28 February 2022 By Simon Martin SushiSwap is an open-source Automated Market Maker that was forked... Continue reading
21 Feb Culture, Food Koji Kins: The Power of Fermentation 3 October 2022 By Simon Martin Japan’s national mould: Koji, so integral to the Japanese diet... Continue reading
19 Feb Culture, Trending, TV & Film Jidaigeki: Exploring the Timeline of Kurosawa’s Historical Dramas 31 March 2022 By Simon Martin An adventurous spirit in the unfamiliar past, action, suspense, romance,... Continue reading
03 Feb Trending, TV & Film ‘What Lies Beneath’ UK-wide Japanese Film Festival 31 January 2022 By Simon Martin For its UK-wide Japanese film festival dubbed "What Lies Beneath,"... Continue reading
21 Jan Fashion & Beauty, Trending, TV & Film Japan Nakama X Kumagumi: The Eiga Collection 3 October 2022 By Simon Martin Japan is well-known for its distinct culture, particularly its cinema.... Continue reading
14 Jan Food, Lifestyle, Trending JIN JIN: The Ultimate Good Mood Drink 3 October 2022 By Simon Martin Taking care of your health and sticking to a good... Continue reading
03 Jan Creativity, Culture, Fashion & Beauty, Photography, Trending The Legacy of Take Ivy 2 January 2022 By Simon Martin When we hear of “Ivy League”, there is that iconic... Continue reading
19 Dec Creativity, Culture, Lifestyle, Music 10 Japanese Christmas Songs To Add To Your Holiday Playlist 19 December 2021 By Simon Martin It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We know... Continue reading
07 Dec Anime, Culture, TV & Film MilkTea presents This is What a Family Looks Like 7 December 2021 By Simon Martin MilkTea, a screening label specialising in East and Southeast Asian... Continue reading
06 Dec Anime, Creativity, Gaming, Trending Best NFT Games To Play 18 November 2021 By Simon Martin Japan’s influence is no stranger to the metaverse, where it... Continue reading
28 Nov Culture, TV & Film Matchbox Cine presents The New Morning of Billy the Kid by Naoto Yamakawa 26 November 2021 By Simon Martin Matchbox Cine is re-releasing Naoto Yamakawa's cult masterpiece The New... Continue reading
26 Nov Creativity, Culture, Fashion & Beauty, Food, Lifestyle, Music The Yokimono Japanese Xmas Market is Here! 26 November 2021 By Simon Martin There's no better way to get into the true spirit... Continue reading
18 Nov Culture, TV & Film Japan reDiscover with Picturehouse 18 November 2021 By Simon Martin Experience Japanese film masterpieces with the maestro of action Akira... Continue reading
03 Nov Anime, Creativity, Culture NFT Crypto Art Inspired by Japan 18 October 2021 By Simon Martin NFTs are some of the biggest trends to grace the... Continue reading
10 Oct Anime, Creativity, Culture, Fashion & Beauty, Trending Crypto Japonisme: Cryptocurrencies Inspired by Japan 10 October 2021 By Simon Martin Cryptocurrency has been all the rave for the past year.... Continue reading
07 Oct Anime, Creativity, Culture, Lifestyle, TV & Film BFI Japan 2021: 100 Years of Japanese Films 7 October 2021 By Simon Martin We're thrilled to announce BFI: Japan 2021, the UK's largest... Continue reading
06 Oct Anime, Creativity, Culture, Lifestyle, Music, Trending Anime, Aesthetics & Lo-fi Beats: A Chilled Harmony 8 October 2021 By Simon Martin Lo-fi beats have been getting more love these days. Whether... Continue reading
22 Sep Culture, Food Japan Week: UK’s Largest Celebration of Japanese Food, Drink & Culture 29 September 2022 By Simon Martin Taking place from Monday 27th September to Sunday 3rd October... Continue reading
27 Jun Creativity, Culture, TV & Film Japan Poster Shop: Vintage Japanese Movie Poster Shop & Gallery 30 June 2021 By Simon Martin We chat with Max, the creator of Japan Poster Shop,... Continue reading
05 Jan Creativity, Culture, Lifestyle Japanese Architects: An Introduction 5 January 2021 By Simon Martin Japan is a design powerhouse, we’ll all been left in... Continue reading
25 Sep Language A Beginner’s Guide to Learning Japanese 6 April 2022 By Simon Martin Enrol in a course Follow a workbook Learn the... Continue reading
31 Aug Culture, Food Become a Tea Expert with our Japanese Green Tea Crash Course 7 October 2022 By Simon Martin How Japanese green tea is grown? Let’s get to know all... Continue reading
18 Jul Food Ultimate Guide to Japanese Food 28 November 2022 By Simon Martin Sushi Sashimi Nigiri Temaki Chirashizushi Hosomaki Futomaki Uramaki Onigiri Gunkanmaki Sasamaki Oshizushi Fugu Rice Dishes Japanese Curry Donburi Hayashi Rice Omurice Tamago Kake Gohan Ochazuke Kamameshi Takikomi Gohan Sekihan Yaki Yakitori Yakisoba Yakisoba Pan Yakiniku Taiyaki Okonomiyaki Takoyaki Teppanyaki Yaki Onigiri Himono Soul Food Gyoza Tonkatsu Karaage Tempura Ebi... Continue reading
03 Jun Culture, Lifestyle Top 5 Weird Japan Moments Over Lockdown 3 June 2020 By Simon Martin As we all wrestle with living through the lockdown in... Continue reading
17 May Music Top 10 Japanese Inspired Lo-fi Hip-Hop Youtube Channels 16 December 2022 By Simon Martin Who among us hasn't gone down the rabbit hole of... Continue reading
18 Oct Gaming Hyper Reality: UK’s 1st Haunted VR Experience 18 October 2018 By Simon Martin Virtual reality tech is becoming part of our everyday lives... Continue reading