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Japan in London, January and February

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There’s always a lot of Japanese-related stuff going on in London, so I thought it might be useful to give you a heads-up about some of what’s going on in the next couple of months. I’m sure I’ll miss something though, so do feel free to leave a comment if there’s something you’d like to … Continue reading »

Yo! Time to get cooking…

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Going back to work after a holiday is never easy, and going back after a three-week holiday is really hard! I had one non-work thing to look forward to at work today – getting my Secret Santa present. I didn’t expect much – Secret Santa gifts are usually really silly, aren’t they? However, it looks … Continue reading »

A to Wa of Japan: Week 2

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It’s time for A to Wa of Japan, and I’d like to start with a big THANK YOU to all of you who joined in and shared your suggestions for topics beginning with あ (a) when I launched this new weekly series last week. Here are some of the suggestions I received: UK Seikatsu suggested アキラ (Akira the animated … Continue reading »

January Bonus Recipe: Ebi Okonomiyaki (エビお好み焼き)

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Yesterday I tried making okonomiyaki again and, I have to say, I’m getting good at this! It was the first time I’ve made a really ‘successful’ okonomiyaki, and it tasted great. I think the success might have been down to using slightly better ingredients than usual, and taking my time a bit more. For those … Continue reading »

Haikugirl’s Japan on TV!

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Exciting news, folks… drum roll please… Haikugirl’s Japan is going to be on TV! ☆*:.。. o(≧▽≦)o .。.:*☆ Last weekend I had a fabulous time hanging out with a TV crew and filming for a programme called ‘Tokyo, Boy‘, which is broadcast on Tokyo MX (東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社), a Japanese TV channel. ‘Tokyo, Boy’ (トーキョーボーイ) is a weekly programme about … Continue reading »

Next Hyper Japan announced!

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The next Hyper Japan has been announced, so get it in your diaries now! 26th -28th July, 2013 at Earls Court Two in London. Keep an eye on the Hyper Japan website for more information about tickets and performances. Hyper Japan is the UK’s biggest celebration of Japanese culture, Japanese cuisine, and Japanese cool.

A to Wa of Japan: Week 3

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It’s time for A to Wa of Japan again! Last week’s post was about things beginning with あ (a) and we looked at Amuro Namie (安室奈美恵), Arashiyama (嵐山) and Anko (あんこ). This week we are looking at things beginning with い (i), and I’d like to thank everyone who joined in with suggestions. lovelycomplex22 suggested 石井裕也 (Ishii Yuya) – a … Continue reading »

Great East Japan Earthquake Press Photo Exhibition to visit London in March

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March 2013 will mark the second anniversary of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that devastated eastern Japan. In the months since the disaster struck, and through much pain and suffering, a spirit of hope has prevailed. Now, the Asahi Shimbun newspaper and Mitsubishi Corporation will celebrate the nation’s courage by hosting The Great East Japan Earthquake … Continue reading »

Japan400 – A UK festival celebrating the 400th anniversary of Japan-British relations

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Four hundred years ago this year, a ship from the East India Company from Britain reached Japan. It was carrying a telescope and other precious gifts from King James for the Shogun who in turn sent back gifts including two suits of armour (that are still preserved intact) and ten magnificent painted screens. The voyage … Continue reading »

Mini Giveaway: Japanese Kit Kats!

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Ever wondered what all this Japanese Kit Kat fuss is all about? Not had the opportunity to try any yet? Now’s your chance! Haikugirl’s Japan is giving one lucky reader the chance to try three mini Kit Kats from Japan, pictured below: The flavours are: Strawberry Cheesecake (ストロベリー チーズケーキ) from Yokohama, Wasabi (わさび) from Shizuoka, and Eitaro … Continue reading »

Rilakkuma 10th Anniversary – Kawaii Zodiac Plushies!

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It’s my favourite Japanese character Rilakkuma‘s (リラックマ) 10th Anniversary this year and, as part of the anniversary celebrations, San-X have released a Zodiac-themed series for Rilakkuma! In the series, Rilakkuma is dressed up as all 12 signs of the Zodiac, in these super kawaii plushies: They’re also available in smaller sizes – the kind of size … Continue reading »

A washi paper gift…

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I had a little surprise in the post the other day – a long-awaited prize which, to be honest I had given up on. You might remember that back in June I won a Brighton Japan Festival photo contest – well, due to some kind of mix-up, I never actually received my prize. Anyway, I … Continue reading »

And the Japanese Kit Kats mini giveaway winner is…

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Haikugirl’s Japan is pleased to announce that the winner of the Japanese Kit Kats mini giveaway is… ☆*:.。. o(≧▽≦)o .。.:*☆ Rosa desu! ☆*:.。. o(≧▽≦)o .。.:*☆ Rosa, who is currently studying Japanese in London, has a great blog called Rosa in Bloggerland which features food, travel and fabulous Japanese things – I wonder if the Kit kats will feature there … Continue reading »

A to Wa of Japan: Week 4

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It’s time for A to Wa of Japan again! Last week’s post was about things beginning with い (i) and we looked at Izumo-taisha (出雲大社) and Inarizushi (いなり寿司). This week we are looking at things beginning with う (u), and I’d like to thank everyone who joined in with suggestions. AK suggested umeboshi (梅干し / pickled plums); Zooming Japan suggested … Continue reading »

A grand adventure…

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It’s about 10.30pm and I’ve just heard about this amazing competition to win £1,000 to spend on an adventure. The deadline is midnight tonight, so here goes… We want bloggers around the globe to tell us where they would go, what they would do and how they would make their £1000 last as long as … Continue reading »

A to Wa of Japan: Week 5

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It’s time for A to Wa of Japan again! Last week’s post was about things beginning with う (u) and we looked at ume (梅), udon (うどん) and Ujikintoki (宇治金時). This week we are looking at things beginning with え (e). I’d like to thank everyone who joined in with suggestions: Jay Dee suggested the Edo-Tokyo Museum (江戸東京博物館), Edo … Continue reading »

Theatre Review: Anjin: The Shogun and the English Samurai

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Although I’ve never formally studied Japanese history, the more stories I read and films I watch, the more I fall in love with this mysterious past. So when I heard that Anjin: The Shogun and the English Samurai was coming to Sadler’s Wells in London, I bought a ticket almost instantly. Anjin tells the story … Continue reading »

GAKUNOWA presents Mad Hatters Rock Party

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Last week was a bit of a mad week, but I managed to find time for a little fun. On Tuesday night GAKUNOWA (楽ノ輪) (a community of Japanese musicians based in London) held one of their events at Alleycat in Soho. I hadn’t been to Alleycat before, but it was just the kind of tiny little … Continue reading »

WOW! Japan Photo Contest

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I’ve decided to enter another photo contest, and this is a begging post asking for your votes, dear reader! If you like any of the photos below, please vote for them so I might have a chance of winning a trip to Japan. All you have to do is: 1) Click on the image above … Continue reading »

Haikugirl’s Japan interview on travel website Way Away

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I was contacted recently by travel website Way Away asking if I would do an interview for them, giving my advice about travelling in Japan. I said I was happy to, and here it is (click on the screenshot)… They asked me about my experiences in Japan, which places had impressed me the most, what advice … Continue reading »
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