Japanese Culture
Geisha and The Tea Ceremony
I read an interesting article in the Guardian about the situation in Kyoto, where they are banning tourists from going to the Geisha district because of uncontrollable behaviour. I do...
Toji (Winter Solstice)
This year’s winter solstice is on 22nd December. So it is pretty much the darkest time of the year right now. I know I will begin to feel so much...
Slow Living and a Slow Life
I’m originally from Tokyo and used to live a very busy and stressful life. I didn’t like it, but thought that I simply had to put up with it as...
Spring tea events
We are collaborating with my good friend Aya, from Kichiya, for our first ever Japanese Afternoon Tea on Saturday 22nd April at 3:00pm. We have a few tickets left, so...
Haiku Poetry
Have your heard of Haiku? It’s a form of Japanese poetry and only uses 17 syllables. In Japanese, the rhythm of the haiku is important and so it should consist...
