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Book Review: The Gilded Fan by Christina Courtenay

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I should begin this review by being honest – I was asked to review this book and it came with free chocolate. However, despite the freebies, I have tried to read this book objectively. Actually, I was thrilled when Choc Lit contacted me to tell me about The Gilded Fan by Christina Courtenay, because I … Continue reading »

A to Wa of Japan: Week 6

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It’s time for A to Wa of Japan again! Last week’s post was about things beginning with え (e) and we looked at Enoshima (江の島). This week we are looking at things beginning with お (o). A big thank you to everyone who joined in with suggestions this week: Zooming Japan suggested Onomichi (尾道) in Hiroshima Prefecture, onsen (温泉), Osaka (大阪) and Okinawa … Continue reading »

Broken Things (こわれたもの) – A photography book by Sam Seager

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Broken Things (こわれたもの) is a photography book by Sam Seager. The photos in the book were taken over the two weeks which Sam spent in Tohoku, northeastern Japan, a year after the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami of 11th March, 2011. Photographed in Kamaishi, Rikuzentakata and the island of Oshima, the book shows people … Continue reading »

The Woodsman & the Rain – A film by Shuichi Okita

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The Woodsman & the Rain (Kitsutsuki to Ame / キツツキと雨), directed and written by Shuichi Okita (screenplay by Fumio Moriya) is a heart-warming and funny tale of an unlikely friendship. When we first see 60 -year old Katsu (played by Koji Yakusho) he is hard at work felling trees in the small, peaceful mountain village where he lives … Continue reading »

Weekly Photo Challenge: Kiss

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Sometimes I like to take part in the WordPress weekly photo challenges, especially when I feel particularly inspired by a theme. The theme this week is ‘kiss‘, chosen of course for Valentine’s Day. I’m not the biggest fan of Valentine’s Day, but this theme instantly brought to mind an amusing photo I took with my … Continue reading »

A to Wa of Japan: Week 7

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It’s time for A to Wa of Japan again! Last week’s post was about things beginning with お (o) and we looked at the honorific お, oshibori (おしぼり) and Otsuka Ai (大塚愛). This week we are looking at things beginning with か (ka). A big thank you to everyone who joined in with suggestions this week: Zooming Japan suggested Kagoshima City (鹿児島市), Kagoshima … Continue reading »

Monthly Recipe: Mount Fuji

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Back in January I received a new cookery book – Yo! Sushi – The Japanese Cookbook by Kimiko Barber – and I asked you all which recipe I should make first. Thank you to everyone who voted! Here are the results of the poll: As you can see, the clear winner was… Mount Fuji! I … Continue reading »

Japanese Kit Kats – Regional Collection (日本国キットカット味遊記)

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As some of you will know, I’m a bit of a Kit Kat ‘otaku’ (obsessive fan). I even have a separate blog for Kit Kats (Kit Kats!), which was initially a page about Japanese Kit Kats on this blog but, when it grew too large, it became a blog about Kit Kats from all over … Continue reading »

Introducing: Sozai Cooking School

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One of my missions on this blog is to try out Japanese recipes, with the hope of proving to myself and to you that cooking Japanese food is not difficult, and can be really fun. I’ve had a lot of success so far, and am starting to get more creative with my dishes now. Japanese … Continue reading »

A to Wa of Japan: Week 8

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It’s time for A to Wa of Japan again! Last week’s post was about things beginning with か (ka) and we looked at Kamikochi (上高地). This week we are looking at things beginning with き (ki). A big thank you to everyone who joined in with suggestions this week: AK suggested kimono (着物) and kinako (黄粉 / roasted soybean flour); Japan … Continue reading »

Kekkon: Japanese Wedding Costumes

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I went to a fascinating talk at Asia House the other night called Kekkon: Japanese Wedding Costumes (‘kekkon’ (結婚) means ‘marriage’). The event was part of a series of events exploring the themes of love and marriage in an Asian context through theatre, literature, discussion, dance and music. The main speaker at the event was Suzanne Perrin, Cultural … Continue reading »

Japan in London, March and April

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As always, there’s a lot of Japan-related stuff going on in London at the moment, especially with the anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami coming up on March 11th. Here’s a quick list of a few things that I’m particularly interested in. This isn’t meant to be a comprehensive guide though! If … Continue reading »

A to Wa of Japan: Week 9

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It’s time for A to Wa of Japan again! Last week’s post was about things beginning with き (ki) and we looked at Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺) and Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺). This week we are looking at things beginning with く (ku). A big thank you to everyone who joined in with suggestions this week: Zooming Japan suggested Kumamoto (熊本 / a city in Kyushu), Kumamon (くまもん / … Continue reading »

Versatile Blogger Award x3!

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I was delighted this week to be nominated not once, not twice, but three times for a Versatile Blogger Award! The nominations came from Sequins and Cherry Blossom, lovelycomplex: Nihon in London, and Rosa in Bloggerland. Thank you all! (*^_^)v The rules of the award state that I must now tell seven facts about myself … Continue reading »

Ship of the Ryukyu present YUGAFU – Ryukyuan Dance

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Every time I encounter Okinawan culture I fall in love a little bit more, even though I’ve never been there. Last Friday I had the chance to go along to a free event at the Lilian Baylis Studio next to Sadler’s Wells – Ship of the Ryukyu present YUGAFU – Ryukyuan Dance. In case you … Continue reading »

2 Years After: Great East Japan Earthquake Press Photo Exhibition

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March 2013 marks the second anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami which devastated the Tohoku region of Japan. Despite everything that happened, and the very many lives that were lost (approximately 16,000 people killed and around 2,700 people still unaccounted for), Japan has maintained a fighting spirit throughout. Although this tragedy taught … Continue reading »

Monthly Recipe: Tohoku Traditional Soup

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I recently came across a lovely new recipe book – The Friendly Japanese Cookbook. The Friendly Japanese Cookbook is “not only a good recipe book, but also a good way to help Japan”, it says on the cover – and it’s true. The book costs £5, and all proceeds go to the charity Seven Beach … Continue reading »

A to Wa of Japan: Week 10

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It’s time for A to Wa of Japan again! Last week’s post was about things beginning with く (ku) and we looked at Kurashiki (倉敷). This week we are looking at things beginning with け (ke). A big thank you to everyone who joined in with suggestions this week: lovelycomplex22 suggested kekkonshiki (結婚式 / wedding ceremony); shiotadesu suggested kegani (ケガニ / horesehair crab), Kenroku-en (兼六園 / … Continue reading »

Restaurant Review: Tombo

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What’s the best place for two Japan-obsessed girls to have a long lunch and a catch up? Turns out it’s Tombo! Last weekend I had the pleasure of spending the best part of four hours talking Japan with Emily of Emily Loves Japan. Having just returned from Japan herself, she was aglow with tales of … Continue reading »

Guest Post: Words from Tohoku on the 2nd Anniversary

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Welcome to the first ever guest post on Haikugirl’s Japan! I don’t normally invite guest posts, preferring to write everything myself (this is Haikugirl’s Japan, after all, and my intention is for this blog to be about the way I see Japan). But, for the anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami today I really … Continue reading »
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