Lesly Downer is an exceptional choice to author this captivating book. A true expert on Japan, she brings a wealth of experience as a historian, author, lecturer, TV presenter, and journalist. Having lived in Japan for fifteen years, she possesses...

Three years ago, I nominated my mum, Valerie Lorraine Hall, for a Medal of the Order of Australia in recognition of her decades of dedicated charity work. After a long wait, I’m thrilled to announce she has been included in the 2024 King’s...

I just spent a delightful weekend making all kinds of stylish sushi from Yuki Gomi‘s popular cookbook, “Sushi at Home: The Beginners Guide to Perfect, Simple Sushi“. For years, I’ve been making the same sushi but now I’ve learned all sorts...

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Kyoto Journal’s latest issue, “Cultural Fluidity�, is now available to download. Overflowing with captivating content, Magda Rittenhouse‘s poignant piece on Ryuichi Sakamoto, the “godfather of electronic music�, brought tears to my eyes....

Thomas Hoadley, born in North Adams, Massachusetts, and raised in New Hampshire, graduated from Amherst College in 1971 with a BA in studio arts. After a brief foray into architecture and extensive European travel, he settled in southern Vermont...

THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS REBECCA @rebsanjapan ON TWITTER. It’s competition time again and this month I’m giving one lucky person living in the UK the chance to win all four prizes listed below. Just like and retweet this...

Enter this month’s competition: scroll to the end of this blog post to find out how you could win a highly prized copy of Laura Bordignon?s publication Timeless Beauty of Imperial Japan. THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS HIROMI...

After graduating from Monash University with a major in Japanese language and culture, my enduring fascination with Japan has led me to numerous personal and professional engagements in Tokyo, Melbourne, and the UK. Two decades ago, upon returning...

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My husband and I went to London to watch the coronation of Charles III and Camilla and the procession on the 6th of May and I’m so pleased we had time to see the Kumihimo Japanese silk braiding exhibition by Domyo at Japan House London on the same...

Wishing all of my readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you so much for visiting my website in 2022. I hope you continue to support me in 2023. Here’s this year’s short festive video for you to enjoy! The post Happy Holidays!...

Happy New Year 2024! Thank you for your support in 2023. I appreciate it and look forward to reconnecting with you again this year. ?????????? ?????! ?????????????. The post Happy New Year 2024! appeared first on Renae Lucas-Hall.

In the past 18 months, my husband Roy has had cataract surgery and two endoscopies, and he’s just had a laparoscopy to have his gallbladder removed. He’s recovering well so thank you to everyone who has shown us support at this time. I’m...

Spencer House Gallery, founded by Chris Woodcock, serves as a distinguished cultural hub that highlights the works of exceptionally talented regional British artists in the UK. This is achieved through a dynamic programme of exhibitions,...

The opening paragraph of Karen Hill Anton?s memoir conveys the promise of a well-written story full of powerful life lessons and inspirational anecdotes, despite the sadness on the first page. Anton explains how she was only nineteen years of age,...