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A person in eccentric fashion and pearl sunglasses drinking from a green tea cup illustrating the naturally vivid green hue of matcha. This visual aesthetic is a centerpiece of TikTok and Instagram trends where iced matcha lattes symbolize a soft clean and productive lifestyle.

Food Culture

18 November 2025

Why Matcha is Having a Moment (Again)

From viral green lattes to crowded tea fields, this story traces how a quiet ritual became a global signal of taste, status, and soft ambition....

  • Food Culture

    Basashi: Kumamoto’s Most Delicious Delicacy

    Moments of silence, flashes of history, and a dish...

    A platter of thinly sliced raw horse meat known as basashi or sakuraniku served with ginger and garnish in Kumamoto.
    Moments of silence, flashes of history, and a dish...

    Written by: Conor Hodges

    29 September 2025
  • Food Culture

    Why Are Obesity Rates in Japan So Low? Cultural and Dietary Insights

    What hidden habits and smart public policies keep ...

    a young healthy Japanese woman eating healthy Japanese food
    What hidden habits and smart public policies keep ...

    Written by: Paul Converce

    28 April 2025
  • Food Culture

    Why Starbucks in Japan Feels So Different

    Think you know Starbucks? Japan turned the global ...

    starbucks japan storefront designed like traditional machiya townhouse blending into kyoto historic district.
    Think you know Starbucks? Japan turned the global ...

    Written by: Ayuko Suehiro

    26 April 2025

Japanese food culture is not just about eating—it’s an experience. At Japan Nakama, we dive into the rich history of food in Japan. From konbinis to traditional Washoku, learn about the artistry behind every dish. Explore Yoshoku, regional delicacies, and how Japan’s food culture intertwines with daily life, offering a perfect blend of tradition and modern influences.

  • pizza in japan showcasing fusion of italian tradition and japanese ingredients with creative toppings and styles.

    Pizza In Japan: The Heart of Naples in Nippon

    Having a Pizza in Japan is not unusual and something to include on your travel checklist. Get to kno...

    By: James Taylor

    25 April 2025
  • young people enjoying japanese snacks and canned drinks at street stall with colorful flags and popcorn machine.

    Did You Know? Foods You’d Never Expect to See Everywhere in Japan

    Japan’s everyday eats might surprise you. From fluffy pancakes to German cakes, explore the global d...

    By: Simon Martin

    22 April 2025
My Neighbour Totoro Studio Ghibli’s beloved film, brought to life
on stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company
The family’s move to the countryside,
recreated live on stage
Soot sprites swarming live on stage,
just as you remember them from the film
Joe Hisaishi's iconic score,
performed by a live band and singer
Musicians play from treehouses
above the stage at every performance
Winner of six Olivier Awards
and five WhatsOnStage Awards
The beloved Totoro made real, with puppets
built by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Totoro and the Catbus, live Satsuki and Mei, live in London The soot sprites are real Hisaishi's score, live nightly Musicians in the treehouses Award-winning, final months Six Olivier Awards Book your seats From screen to stage Choose your date Book tickets Book tickets Book tickets See Totoro live

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  • group of children looking through the window of a bright japanese candy shop filled with colorful sweets snacks and japanese confectionery reflecting the vibrant culture of japanese candy and dagashiya stores.

    A Sweet Tooth’s Guide to Japanese Candy

    By Simon Martin

    21 January 2025

  • collage showing popular japanese konbini convenience stores and foods including 7 eleven lawson ministop sandwiches drinks snacks and mount fuji representing japanese convenience store culture and ready meals.

    Konbini Food in Japan: A Guide to Tasty Eats

    By Paul Converce

    2 January 2025

  • Anthony Bourdain in front of a Japanese Restaurant

    Anthony Bourdain’s Japan: Exploring His Legacy

    By Simon Jenner

    17 November 2024

  • A cup of coffee with coffee art on top

    Japan’s Coffee Revolution: Convenience & Craftsmanship

    By Simon Jenner

    15 November 2024

  • Realistic Japanese sushi food replica display featuring nigiri maki tamago and seafood samples used as shokuhin sanpuru restaurant menu models in Japan.

    Shokuhin Sanpuru: The Art and Ingenuity of Japan’s Food Replicas

    By Keltie Mechalski

    11 November 2024

  • roku japanese craft gin bottle by suntory featuring botanicals inspired by the four seasons and traditional japanese gin distilling craftsmanship.

    Japanese Gin: From Obscure Spirit to Global Sensation

    By Jamie Ryder

    15 October 2024

  • person slicing fresh vegetables on cutting board surrounded by ingredients and laptop representing learning global cooking techniques and international cuisine at home.

    Culinary Delights: Mastering Global Flavors at Home

    By Simon Martin

    24 January 2024

  • japanese tea ceremony chanoyu ritual showing traditional tea preparation with ladle and bowl reflecting zen buddhism philosophy and cultural heritage in japan.

    Chanoyu: The Story Of Japan’s Tea Ceremony

    By Samantha Arnaldo

    5 September 2023

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My Neighbour Totoro Studio Ghibli’s beloved film, brought to life
on stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company
The family’s move to the countryside,
recreated live on stage
Soot sprites swarming live on stage,
just as you remember them from the film
Joe Hisaishi's iconic score,
performed by a live band and singer
Musicians play from treehouses
above the stage at every performance
Winner of six Olivier Awards
and five WhatsOnStage Awards
The beloved Totoro made real, with puppets
built by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Totoro and the Catbus, live Satsuki and Mei, live in London The soot sprites are real Hisaishi's score, live nightly Musicians in the treehouses Award-winning, final months Six Olivier Awards Book your seats From screen to stage Choose your date Book tickets Book tickets Book tickets See Totoro live
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