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It was not enough days to enjoy Kochi this time! 1.Visiting one of only 12 remaining Japanese castles Kochi city is the capital of Kochi prefecture which is located in Shikoku Island, facing the Pacific Ocean. We had an opportunity to visit…

Why Japan? by Nigel Watts

I first became interested in Japan when I started work on a client’s garden in Battersea, London. Until then my aesthetic revolved around the classic Italian tradition of straight lines, box hedging and symmetry. As I started to explore Japanese gardens a…

Setsubun – the day before the beginning of spring in Japan

Today, the 3rd of February is Setsubun, the traditional last day of winter. From the end of the Edo period, people come to expel their bad luck and many Shrines & Temples host the Setsubun Festival all over Japan. At Fukuoka, you…

The porcelain produced in Arita (Arita ware)

Japanese porcelain was first produced in the early 17th century in Arita, Saga prefecture located in the northern part of Kyushu. When Hideyoshi Toyotomi the ruler of Japan at that time, sent his army to invade Korea in the end of the…

‘Mizutaki’ & ‘Motsu Nabe(hot pot)’ are "Star" dishes in cold Winter

“STAR” dishes in cold Winter in Fukuoka !! Which ‘Nabe'(hot pot) is your favourite ?  Mizutaki Mizutaki is a Nabe featuring chunks of chicken on the bone and seasonal vegetables and mushrooms, all boiled in a hot pot then dipped in ‘ponzu’…

New Year’s event in Japan – Tamaseseri

The one of the New Year’s event, ‘Tamaseseri’ took place at Hakozaki Shrine today, the 3rd January.     As it is good weather, lots of visitors are queuing to pray, at least 30 mins. waiting! The two sacred wooden balls displayed…

February Kabuki at Hakata-za(Theatre) in Fukuoka !

Kabuki is a traditional Japanese Theatre play from the Edo Period(1603-1867) and recognized as one of Japan’s three major classical theaters and UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage along with ‘noh’ and ‘bunraku’.   In Fukuoka, Kabuki performance is held only 2 times a…

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