Author Archives: Nicholas Robinson
15 Most Popular Foods You Should Try In Japan (part 1)
You may have already known that Japan has a unique and wonderful cuisine, however, almost whenever thinking about Japanese food, what comes automatically to our minds is rice and fish. This post will give you a different view of … Continue reading
8 interesting facts about Japanese football
Here are eight facts about Japanese football that you maybe didn’t know. 11-month league Football is a summer sport in Japan and football matches take place during 11 months of the year. They usually begin in late February and … Continue reading
An overview of Japanese food (part 2)
Fish Fish is said to be an integral part of the diet of Japanese. Whether it’s eaten live (odorigui), raw (nama or sashimi), deep fried (tempura), or grilled (yaki), Japanese people seem to have tried and tested all possible methods … Continue reading
An overview of Japanese food (part 1)
Japanese food is one of the most passionate and enthusiastic in the world. Ask any Japanese person about their trip within Japan and the conversation almost includes talk of the local food. In fact, food is often one of the … Continue reading
The Meanings of Traditional Japanese Patterns
Wagara, the traditional Japanese designs, are the type of patterns which are peculiar to Japan. The most famous of them take a single design. They create patterns by placing the design on fabric. They’re mainly used for packaging, kimono, and … Continue reading
Things You Should Never Do in Japan
It is no doubt that there are numerous interesting things to do and see in a country with a unique culture like Japan. Foreigners visiting Japan are not usually familiar with Japanese etiquette, so knowing a few basics will help … Continue reading
Origami: The Japanese Tradition of Paper Folding
Origami is the Japanese ancient art of paper folding, an art form spanning over 1,000 years. It is not only a folk art but also a creative art, a mathematical puzzle, and a game. Although origami first emerged in Japan … Continue reading
Japanese Traditions You Should Know Before Travelling to Japan
Do yourself a favour and get to know all the ins and outs part of the incredibility unique traditions of the Japanese culture before you go. If your daydreaming is focussed on your upcoming trip, then read up on all … Continue reading
Japanese Traditions and culture
There are many customs in Japan that if unknown, can lead to travellers to offending without the realisation of doing so. If you are considering travelling to Japan in the future, there are a few basic customs you should be … Continue reading
Japanese Trends, Products, Culture & Styles
Everything from a virtual reality concert to prehistoric art is available at the 2018 Japonismes festival that lasts for eight-months now hosted in France. It is the largest celebration of the Japanese culture and the biggest extravaganza ever held outside … Continue reading