The Sakura Season
It is still chilly here in London, but I feel that Spring is around the corner. As you know, the Cherry tree and the Cherry blossom season is particularly special...
Japanese Culture
Samurai and the Tea Ceremony
The Samurai exhibition at the British Museum has had great reviews, so I was really looking forward seeing it. When I went last week I found a beautiful exhibition, with...
Green Friday offer and Torino ichi festival
This will be our first Christmas in the new Notting Hill store, and we are very excited to be welcoming everyone and introducing our new collections and gift items. We...
Sumo In London
It is wonderful seeing the Sumo wrestlers in London, all over the news programmes right now. My grandfather was a huge fan of Sumo and I remember going with him...
Meigetsuin and Tokeiji temples in Kamakura
Japan has a rainy season from mid-June to mid-July, and it is a spectacular place to go and enjoy the hydrangeas at the famous Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura.
Mother's Day gift idea
It will be Mother’s Day this Sunday 30th March in the UK. And to celebrate, we have a wonderful variety of elegant ideas that would make ideal presents for your...
