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Shinkyo Bridge, Nikko, Japan

22 October 2022 Emma Comments Off

What you need to know before visiting Shinkyo Bridge Nikko The beautiful Shinkyo Bridge, “sacred bridge”, acts as an entrance [Read more]

Travel To Do: Cat Island, Tashirojima, Japan

2 September 2022 Emma 0

Cats are King on Tashirojima Island Tashirojima (田代島) is a small island in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan. It is a small [Read more]

Building memories brick by brick

20 March 2021 Emma 1

Continuing our love of LEGO well into adulthood One of the joys of being older is that we can now [Read more]

75 years on from nuclear attacks of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

9 August 2020 Emma 0

Anniversary of the dropping of the world’s first atomic bomb This week has marked the 75th anniversary of what is, [Read more]

Travel: ice cream is big in Japan!

13 April 2020 Emma 0

The world’s tallest ice cream for purchase? The weather recently in the UK has been lovely but due to COVID-19 [Read more]

Product Review: Bokksu Japanese Sweet Subscription Box

14 February 2019 Emma 0

A Japanese love story with Bokksu It’s February and cold, so I was needing a happiness booster! Bokksu got in [Read more]

Kokoro Gin sansho berry Japanese inspired Gin

Event: Discovering Kokoro Gin at Nippon Kitchen

14 October 2017 Emma 2

My neighbour Kokoro I love gin, it’s true. Last time I counted we had 15 bottles with everything from African [Read more]

Top Tips for Cherry Blossom in Japan

7 April 2017 Emma 0

In between the cold winter and the hot summer, Spring is an ideal time to visit japan. If you are [Read more]

Cherry blossom treats in Tokyo

6 April 2017 Emma 0

One way to celebrate Hanami (Flower watching) and appreciate cherry blossom is to buy all the things sakura. Tobu Railway [Read more]

Recipe: Sakura Steamer

3 April 2017 Emma 0

Celebrate Hanami with a Sakura Steamer It’s Hanami time (flower viewing) in Japan and the season for all things sakura [Read more]

Travel: Tourist Signs in Japan

10 February 2017 Emma 0

Morioka Regional Development Bureau in northern Japan have created signs to help visitors with local customs and food. Its an initiative [Read more]

Outside Yudanaka Shimaya ryokan hotel Japan

Shimaya Ryoken, Yamanouchi, Japan Review

19 October 2016 Emma 0

Traditional Japanese Accommodation in Yamanouchi Yamanouchi resort is located in the Shiga highlands region and is surrounded by stunning scenery. We aimed [Read more]

Food Review: Mos Burger, Ishinomaki, Japan

17 August 2016 Emma 0

Mos Burger – Japanese Burger Chain Mos Burger is the second-largest fast-food franchise in Japan after McDonald’s but it can [Read more]

Restaurant review: Gion Nanba, 23-1 Nagitsuji Fushikawacho, Yamashina Ward, Kyoto Prefecture 607-8167, Japan

19 July 2016 Mr Foodie 1

Like Chihana on the opposite side of the main Shijo Dori street, Gion Nanba is also a well-regarded Michelin-starred kappa-style (counter) kaiseki (traditional [Read more]