No42 [Series] Ishinomaki is fishing for youth
The municipality is trying to encourage more young people to take up careers in fishing. In Japan there is a serious lack of people wanting […]
Month: June 2016
No42 [Taste] Nara and Kyoto, food and drink (2/2)
The two ancient imperial cities are full of history and have a long tradition of fine cuisine. Among the many trains circulating on the busy […]
No42 [Cooking] Lotus Root Chips with soy sauce and mayonnaise dip
Lotus Root Chips with soy sauce and mayonnaise dip I used to order this dish every time I saw it on a Japanese restaurant […]
No42 [Restaurant] Sushi at a ramen bar? Whatever next!?
Ramen culture now has firm roots in London, but what is the next step when ramen alone won’t cut it? The culture of eating out […]
No42 [Discovery] Bicycles and beer forever
Though public transport in the capital city is very efficient, nothing beats riding around it by bicycle. Tokyo’s Roppongi district on a Saturday morning is […]
No42 [Adventure] Three men on a bike
43 days travelling from the north to the south of Japan. An amazing journey undertaken by a group of friends. over the years accounts of […]
No42 [Tea] Shincha o-hashiri, the first of the year’s tea crop
We are now in the season when the year’s first tea crops come in! With Japan being a narrow island running from north to south, […]
No42 [Trend] Secondhand goods are so good
Secondhand shops are part of life in Japanese cities, and people love to visit them. It’s 4pm in the bohemian district of Shimokitazawa. Here, to […]
No42 [Focus] To cycle or not to cycle…
Contrary to appearances bicycles are ubiquitous in Japan. But there is more to be done. The word “Japan” conjures up many different images: from kimono-clad […]