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Hokkaido Chef’s Table at Ichiba
Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost island and is renowned for its delicious fish and seafood. Here at Japan Centre, we’re delighted to be hosting a series of Hokkaido seafood dining events at our Ichiba...
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Choosing and Enjoying Sake – Part 3
Enjoying Sake Good Sake or Nihon Shu is wonderful, clean and delicious with no chemical added drink enjoyed by millions around the world. Sake labels are usually always beautiful and give some...
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Ishikawa Fair 2018
Japan Centre’s popular regional fairs are continuing into November, and next up we’re celebrating the magical prefecture of Ishikawa. From 27th October until 16th November, you’ll be able to sample...
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The top 5 Japanese dishes to try this winter
As autumn passes the baton to the winter months and temperatures inevitably drop, many of us find our will to go out and explore diminish. However, keeping cosy inside the house doesn’t mean you can’t...
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Oden and its History
Most records date the first form of Oden (おでん) back to the Muromachi period (室町時代, 1336-1573) to which grilled tofu (焼き豆腐) would be served with a serving of miso (味噌) paste. Thanks to their resemblance...
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Top 10 must-listen Japanese Christmas songs
We all know those songs that, when we hear them on the radio or in a shop, remind us that Christmas is fast approaching. But have you ever wondered what those songs might be for those in Japan? If you...
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Explore the wonders of Ehime – Ehime Fair 2019 (愛媛県フェア)
For us here at Japan Centre, 2019 brings not only a new year but also the return of our regional fairs showcasing artisan produce from Japan’s numerous regions. From 7-27 January 2019, we start by...
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Top 5 Japanese Vegan Ingredients To Try This 2019!
Japan has a long history with healthy ingredients, with many traditional recipes using vegetable and plant-based produce to create culinary delights. If you’re someone who’s looking to continue your...
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day the Japanese way
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, so does the prospect of spending a day with those that matter most to you. Whether you’ve been together for years, only just starting out or trying to catch the...
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Hanami 101: how to hanami like a pro!
Spring is here in the UK and while we walk along the streets watching the trees fill their branches with leaves again, Japan makes much more of a spectacle of the turn of the season. While we here in...
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5 Creative Ways to Enjoy Pocky This Valentine’s Day
Love Pocky? You’re not the only one! Starting out as a simple, tasty biscuit stick coated in milk chocolate, the Pocky range has now grown into a beautiful rainbow of Pocky varieties: Pocky Chocolate,...
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Celebrating Children’s Day in Japan
Children’s Day (or Kodomo no hi), is the final day of Japan’s Golden Week celebration and a time for families all over the country to join together and wish health, happiness and prosperity upon their...
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Japan Centre Launches New Mochi Bar at Leicester Square Store
Japan Centre has just opened an exciting new Mochi Bar at our London Leicester Square store, bringing you a delicious range of mochi treats to tantalise your tastebuds. Created by our expert Japanese...
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Celebrate 45 Years of Japan Centre with these Fun Food Facts!
Sunday 11th July 2021 is Japan Centre’s official 45th birthday! In 1976 Tak Tokumine launched Japan Centre in London’s Piccadilly, to create a ‘home away from home’. Fast forward to 2021 and Japan...
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Top 5 Tastiest Sports Stadium Snacks
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are now only six weeks away and the countdown has begun! The world’s most famous multi-sport event starts on 23 July and runs through to 8 August, followed by the...
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Enjoy BBQ Season with Japan Centre’s Summer Food Inspiration
Summer has finally arrived! With warm sunny days and blue skies ahead of us, it’s time to switch into summer mode with some al fresco dining. Pack up the picnic, fire up the BBQ and make the most of...
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Sushi 101: Enjoy International Sushi Day with Japan Centre
First introduced to Japan thousands of years ago, sushi is now one of Japan’s most famous food exports and served all over the world, from conveyor belt restaurants to fine dining establishments. 18th...
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Celebrating Tanabata – Japan’s Summer Star Festival
Summer is a time for festivities and fun in Japan and as Tanabata (Japan’s Star Festival) draws closer, people up and down the country get well and truly into the party spirit. Celebrated on different...
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Eat Like an Athlete! Tips for a Balanced Japanese Diet & Healthy Lifestyle
In the lead up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, interest in ‘food for athletes’ has grown. At Tokyo Athlete Restaurant for example, the menu (overseen by Professor Nagashima from the National Institute of...
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Celebrating Ocean Day (Umi no Hi) in Japan
Ocean Day (Umi no Hi) is the first national holiday of summer in Japan, and a chance to celebrate the wonders of the ocean and its importance in Japanese culture. Although it usually falls on the...
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