Experience Japan in your own way during 2020... and away from the Olympics crowds

With the Tokyo Olympics being held in July and August, 2020 is set to break all records in terms of visitor numbers to Japan. The positive economic effect of this tourism boom, however, will also be accompanied by crowding at mainstream tourist destinations within Japan. The good news is that you can still have an authentic Japanese experience well away from the tourist crowds in many regional and rural areas...

Japanese food short classes in Woden (Canberra), December 2019

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Due to popular demand, a series of short and instructive demos on authentic and healthy traditional Japanese cuisine are planned for early to mid-December 2019 in Canberra. Learn regional Japanese recipes and fermentation techniques you won't find in mainstream cooking classes. Get tips on how to shop for ingredients...

The magic of Japan's regional winter festivals

One of the most fascinating aspects of Japan’s culture is their festival tradition. Many Japanese winter festivals trace their origins to New Year festivities (formerly in early February) to mark the approaching end of winter, while praying for good health and bountiful harvests in the year ahead. These old traditions have been joined by more modern traditions, with an emphasis on entertainment and spectacle at a cold, dark time of the year. Hundreds of...