Japan by Prefecture: Tochigi (栃木県)

March 15, 2015, 8:23 am

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It’s time for ‘Japan by Prefecture‘ again! This is the series that aims to provide the highlights of each prefecture of Japan, along with my personal favourites and suggestions from readers. This week, we’re looking at Tochigi Prefecture (栃木県). Tochigi Prefecture is part of the Kanto region (関東地方), just north of Tokyo. The capital city is Utsunomiya (宇都宮市). As Japan Australia mentioned in last … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Cool Japan Guide by Abby Denson (+ Win a Copy!)

March 15, 2015, 9:53 am

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Cool Japan Guide by Abby Denson (published by Tuttle, 2015) is fabulous! I liked it from the moment I set eyes on it, and I really don’t have a bad thing to say about this colourful, fun book. American artist, comic creator and illustrator Abby Denson clearly loves Japan, and her passion for the land of the … Continue reading →

Japan by Prefecture: Gunma (群馬県)

March 22, 2015, 1:26 pm

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It’s time for ‘Japan by Prefecture‘ again! This is the series that aims to provide the highlights of each prefecture of Japan, along with my personal favourites and suggestions from readers. This week, we’re looking at Gunma Prefecture (群馬県). Gunma Prefecture is part of the Kanto region (関東地方), just north-east of Tokyo. It’s an area mostly known for its hot springs, … Continue reading →

Monthly Recipe: Matcha Cheesecake Swirl Brownie Bites

March 22, 2015, 2:42 pm

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Man, I love cooking with matcha! I know I did a matcha recipe last month, but I couldn’t resist doing another one this month! I spent the morning Googling for matcha cheesecake recipes and happened upon this recipe for Green tea Cheesecake Swirl Brownies, which I have adapted slightly. I have to say… YUM! This … Continue reading →

Japan by Prefecture: Saitama (埼玉県)

March 28, 2015, 2:42 pm

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It’s time for ‘Japan by Prefecture‘ again! This is the series that aims to provide the highlights of each prefecture of Japan, along with my personal favourites and suggestions from readers. This week, we’re looking at Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県). Saitama Prefecture is part of the Kanto region (関東地方), just north of Tokyo. The capital is also called Saitama (さいたま市). Saitama Prefecture … Continue reading →

Winner of Cool Japan Guide by Abby Denson announced!

March 28, 2015, 2:54 pm

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Thank you to everyone who entered my competition for a chance to win a copy of Cool Japan Guide by Abby Denson (see the review and competition post here). The winner has been selected by a random draw, and will be contacted shortly. I’m delighted to announce that the winner is… ☆★☆ Ke11ie ☆★☆ Ke11ie commented: There are so many … Continue reading →

Japan by Prefecture: Chiba (千葉県)

April 5, 2015, 7:24 am

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It’s time for ‘Japan by Prefecture‘ again! This is the series that aims to provide the highlights of each prefecture of Japan, along with my personal favourites and suggestions from readers. This week, we’re looking at Chiba Prefecture (千葉県). Chiba Prefecture is part of the Kanto region (関東地方), just next toTokyo. The capital is Chiba City (千葉市). Although Chiba is perhaps … Continue reading →

The Tale of Princess Kaguya (かぐや姫の物語 / Kaguya-hime no Monogatari)

April 5, 2015, 8:52 am

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Yesterday I had the absolute pleasure of going to see the latest Studio Ghibli film, The Tale of Princess Kaguya (かぐや姫の物語 / Kaguya-hime no Monogatari). (Image source) The Tale of Princess Kaguya, directed and co-written by Isao Takahata (高畑 勲) (with Riko Sakaguchi), is based on the folktale The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter (竹取物語 / … Continue reading →

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Monthly Recipe: Tim Anderson’s Yaki-curry (焼きカレー)

April 5, 2015, 3:00 pm

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This month’s recipe is inspired by a competition being run by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) (read more about the competition here). The prize is a copy of Nanban: Japanese Soul Food by 2011 Masterchef winner Tim Anderson, and all you have to do to win is make a tasty looking version of Tim … Continue reading →

Parapara Book Series – Japanese Flip Books (パラパラブックスシリーズ)

April 6, 2015, 9:34 am

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If there’s one thing you learn quickly about Japanese culture, it’s that amazing and wonderful things often come in small packages. Sometimes the most beautiful and intricate of artworks can be held in the palm of your hand, and today I’d like to introduce to you just such a thing. It would be easy to dismiss … Continue reading →

Book Review: The Moe Manifesto by Patrick W. Galbraith (+ Win a Copy!)

April 6, 2015, 12:16 pm

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Reading The Moe Manifesto by Patrick W. Galbraith (published by Tuttle, 2014) was a bit like diving into Alice’s rabbit hole for me. I took a trip into the complete unknown, and to be honest I’m still a little befuddled. Don’t get me wrong – this is a fantastic book for those already super keen on … Continue reading →

Japan by Prefecture: Tokyo (東京都)

April 12, 2015, 12:54 pm

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It’s time for ‘Japan by Prefecture‘ again! This is the series that aims to provide the highlights of each prefecture of Japan, along with my personal favourites and suggestions from readers. This week, we’re looking at Tokyo (東京都). Japan’s capital, Tokyo (東京), is officially Tokyo Metropolis (東京都 / Tokyo-to), and it is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. … Continue reading →

Winner of The Moe Manifesto by Patrick W. Galbraith announced!

April 18, 2015, 2:19 pm

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Thank you to everyone who entered my competition for a chance to win a copy of The Moe Manifesto by Patrick W. Galbraith (see the review and competition post here). The winner has been selected by a random draw, and will be contacted shortly. I’m delighted to announce that the winner is… ☆★☆ Denny Sinnoh ☆★☆ I hope you enjoy … Continue reading →

Japan by Prefecture: Kanagawa (神奈川県)

April 19, 2015, 12:15 pm

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It’s time for ‘Japan by Prefecture‘ again! This is the series that aims to provide the highlights of each prefecture of Japan, along with my personal favourites and suggestions from readers. This week, we’re looking at Kanagawa (神奈川県). Kanagawa Prefecture is part of the southern Kanto region (関東地方), and part of the Greater Tokyo Area. One of the most famous … Continue reading →

An interview with Haikugirl

April 26, 2015, 7:39 am

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Exactly a year ago my lovely cousin Emily came to interview me as part of a project she was doing, and for some reason it’s taken me this long to share the interview here (sorry Emily!). Haikugirl’s Japan has been around for about 8 years now, so you probably already know everything you need to … Continue reading →

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Japan by Prefecture: Niigata (新潟県)

April 26, 2015, 10:21 am

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It’s time for ‘Japan by Prefecture‘ again! This is the series that aims to provide the highlights of each prefecture of Japan, along with my personal favourites and suggestions from readers. This week, we’re looking at Niigata (新潟県). Niigata Prefecture is on the coast of the Sea of Japan (日本海) and is part of the Chubu Region (中部地方). The capital … Continue reading →

Japan by Prefecture: Toyama (富山県)

May 3, 2015, 11:37 am

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It’s time for ‘Japan by Prefecture‘ again! This is the series that aims to provide the highlights of each prefecture of Japan, along with my personal favourites and suggestions from readers. This week, we’re looking at Toyama (富山県). Toyama Prefecture is part of the Chubu Region (中部地方), and is also part of what is known as the Hokuriku Region (北陸地方). Because … Continue reading →

Yamato Taiko Drummers in Bristol

May 4, 2015, 4:32 am

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A couple of weeks ago I went to see Yamato, a taiko (太鼓) troupe from Japan, perform at the Hippodrome in Bristol. I’ve seen lots of taiko performances before, and I think I’ve seen Yamato perform once before in London, but I’m always excited to see another taiko performance. The show was great! They are … Continue reading →

Japan by Prefecture: Ishikawa (石川県)

May 10, 2015, 10:22 am

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It’s time for ‘Japan by Prefecture‘ again! This is the series that aims to provide the highlights of each prefecture of Japan, along with my personal favourites and suggestions from readers. This week, we’re looking at Ishikawa (石川県). Ishikawa Prefecture is part of the Chubu Region (中部地方), and is also part of what is known as the Hokuriku Region (北陸地方). I … Continue reading →

Au Revoir l’été (ほとりの朔子 / Hotori No Sakuko) – a film by Koji Fukada

May 10, 2015, 11:18 am

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(Image source) Japanese films, or at least the Japanese films I seem to watch, never end. They are like snapshots of life which leave you wondering what happened next and what you might have missed along the way. Au Revoir l’été (ほとりの朔子 / Hotori no Sakuko) (2013), directed by Koji Fukada, is no exception. I went … Continue reading →