Ice Cream man is off to work! This cheerful, surreal story follows a stylish, hard-working confection as he navigates the work week. Happy to find different ways to help out, Ice Cream man works as a road cone in a construction zone, a golf ball and tee, a party popper, a nightlight and more. Not … Continue reading
Thank you to everyone who entered my competition for a chance to win a copy of Japan Journeys – Famous Woodblock Prints of Cultural Sights in Japan by Andreas Marks (see the review and competition post here). The winner has been selected by a random draw, and will be contacted shortly. I’m delighted to announce that the winner … Continue reading
Japan Journeys – Famous Woodblock Prints of Cultural Sights in Japan by Andreas Marks (Tuttle, 2015) is a beautiful book. Gathering together around two hundred Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e / 浮世絵), art historian Andreas Marks takes us on a journey through Japan’s famous sights as depicted by artists such as Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川 広重), Katsushika Hokusai … Continue reading
Thank you to everyone who entered my competition for a chance to win a copy of The Moe Manifesto by Patrick W. Galbraith (see the review and competition post here). The winner has been selected by a random draw, and will be contacted shortly. I’m delighted to announce that the winner is… ☆★☆ Denny Sinnoh ☆★☆ I hope you enjoy … Continue reading
Reading The Moe Manifesto by Patrick W. Galbraith (published by Tuttle, 2014) was a bit like diving into Alice’s rabbit hole for me. I took a trip into the complete unknown, and to be honest I’m still a little befuddled. Don’t get me wrong – this is a fantastic book for those already super keen on … Continue reading
If there’s one thing you learn quickly about Japanese culture, it’s that amazing and wonderful things often come in small packages. Sometimes the most beautiful and intricate of artworks can be held in the palm of your hand, and today I’d like to introduce to you just such a thing. It would be easy to dismiss … Continue reading
This month’s recipe is inspired by a competition being run by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) (read more about the competition here). The prize is a copy of Nanban: Japanese Soul Food by 2011 Masterchef winner Tim Anderson, and all you have to do to win is make a tasty looking version of Tim … Continue reading
Thank you to everyone who entered my competition for a chance to win a copy of Cool Japan Guide by Abby Denson (see the review and competition post here). The winner has been selected by a random draw, and will be contacted shortly. I’m delighted to announce that the winner is… ☆★☆ Ke11ie ☆★☆ Ke11ie commented: There are so many … Continue reading
Cool Japan Guide by Abby Denson (published by Tuttle, 2015) is fabulous! I liked it from the moment I set eyes on it, and I really don’t have a bad thing to say about this colourful, fun book. American artist, comic creator and illustrator Abby Denson clearly loves Japan, and her passion for the land of the … Continue reading
SHOYU (Japanese Soy Sauce), an e-book published by Airy Rhyme, Inc., is one of a series of e-books about traditional Japanese culture. The series aims to introduce traditional items and skills deeply rooted in Japan, and so far consists of three titles: TENUGI (Japanese Hand Towels) , SHOYU (Japanese Soy Sauce) and WASHI (Japanese Paper). This series … Continue reading
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