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HYPER JAPAN 2013 Tickets Now On Sale!
Date: Friday 26 – Sunday 28 July 2013
Venue: Earls Court Two, Earls Court, London
HYPER JAPAN, the UK’s biggest celebration of Japanese culture, cuisine and cool, is back for 2013. Diverse exhibitors, stores, performers and fans will once again come together to bring the very best of contemporary and traditional Japan to the heart of London. Since the first HYPER JAPAN in 2010, there have three subsequent events, each one more popular than the Read more…
Recipe: 5 Popular Japanese Kiwi Popsicles
A fun and tasty way to enjoy kiwifruit!
Ah, the taste of an ice cold Popsicle on a hot afternoon. Many parents long for ways to trick their kids into eating healthier and homemade Popsicles might be just the trick. Unlike the high sugar content found in store bought Popsicles, Japanese Kiwi Popsicles are much healthier and all natural. Even more important, they serve as easy and fun ways to show your kids how to make healthy food that Read more…
Event Coverage: Hyper Japan 2012 Christmas
The UK’s biggest J-culture event!
If Christmas is a time for giving then Hyper Japan 2012 Christmas, which was held on November at Brompton Hall, Earls Court London gave in abundance by way of a spectacular line-up that surpassed the previous event Hyper Japan 2012 Spring, with many of the live acts performing in the Read more…
Hyper Japan 2012 Christmas – 3 Days Of J-Culture Fun & Excitement At Earls Court London
Ding dong merrily on high, Hyper Japan Christmas 2012 is coming!
Date: 23 – 25 November 2012
Venue: Brompton Hall, Earls Court, Warwick Road, London SW5 9TA
There are only a couple more days to go before the biggest UK J-culture event Hyper Japan opens its doors Read more…
Film Review: Dead Sushi – A Film By Noboru Iguchi Starring Rina Takeda
More pandemonium from the director of Machine Girl!
The unrelenting filmmaker Noboru Iguchi (TOMIE Unlimited) has presented audiences around the globe with part mechanical geisha that shoot ninja throwing stars from their buttocks; vengeful schoolgirls with lethal weaponry in place of certain limbs; and a motorcycle that transforms into a karate robot. As wacky as these concepts may be, they actually seem quite credible when compared to his latest offering Dead Sushi, an outrageous cinematic feast that has a cute karate girl taking on Read more…
Event Report: Japan Matsuri 2012 At Trafalgar Square London
Londoners get a taste of Japanese culture!
On Saturday 6th October, under a blissful (almost) clear blue sky, Trafalgar Square in London played host to Japan Matsuri 2012. 70,000 people were expected to come and go throughout the day and it’s quite possible that number was met. Since the first matsuri festival started in 2009, the event’s popularity has grown year after year spreading the rich and vibrant culture of Japan and gaining new fans. Unquestionably this year was Read more…
Edible Wildlife In Window Display At Wagashi Shop
Waterside Fireflies: The Symbol Of Beauty In Summer!
If you happen to be passing by the wagashi shop (Japanese confectionary) Minamoto Kitchoan in Piccadilly, London take a glance at the shop’s latest window display entitled “Waterside Fireflies: The Symbol of Beauty”. It’s more than just pretty plants and fireflies. What makes the piece so interesting is the fact that the whole thing is edible, aside from the fireflies’ legs; they’re metal. Although customers are not Read more…
“Night For Japan” Charity Gala Evening At The Hilton London
Location: Hilton London Metropole Hotel 225 Edgware Road, London W2 1JU
On Friday, 18th May the Hilton London Metropole will be hosting a spectacular evening event called “A Night For Japan” in aid of two charities: the Hilton in the Community Foundation and the Ashinaga Foundation. Entertainment will be provided by some of London’s most talented Japanese performers, including the amazing Shamisen player Hibiki Ichikawa and enka Read more…
Tests Results For Radioactive Cesium In Shizuoka Prefecture Green Tea
Based on the Shizuoka Tea Research Center analyses!
Diverse Japan has just been informed by Otsuka Tea Co., Ltd about the radiation test results on tea grown in the Shizuoka area (home of Mt. Fuji) undertaken by the Shizuoka Tea Research Center in cooperation with the Shizuoka Prefectural Government. And it’s good news for tea lovers!
Radioactive cesium above the regulatory limit was detected in green tea produced in Shizuoka this year due to the Read more…
Otsuka Green Tea Co., Ltd Announces New Harvest
Flavour and fragrance with a touch of loving care!
Otsuka Green Tea Co., Ltd in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka has just announced the beginning of a new harvest with fresh tea plucked by hand ready soon.
The company has been cultivating tea since the Edo period and produces some of the finest in Japan, rich in taste and flavour, and has acquired a mass of awards for their Read more…
Japanese Whisky Tasting At Tsuru Restaurant London
Tuesday 24 April 2012 6.30 for 7.00pm start
Tsuru Restaurant Bishopsgate Broadgate Plaza (off Primrose Street) London EC2M 3AF
£45 – booking essential Booking deadline – Thursday 19 April
This year, Tsuru will again host an exclusive tutored Japanese whisky tasting. After the success of last year’s event, Joel Harrison from Cask Strength has returned, this time with a special variety of rare and harder-to-find whiskies. Those attending will have the opportunity to taste five distinctive selections paired with special dishes prepared by Read more…
HYPER JAPAN 2012 Spring Photos Now Uploaded!
A picture can say a thousand words!
At last Diverse Japan has uploaded photographs taken at HYPER JAPAN 2012 Spring, which took place at Brompton Hall at Earls Court, London on 24th – 26th February. There are around 80 photos in all including many of the special guests: Director Miki Satoshi, actress Eri Fuse, Judo Gold Medallist Maki Tsukada and cute J-pop singstress Natsuko Aso, as well as a nice selection of cosplayers and Read more…
Volunteers Wanted For Hyper Japan 2012 Spring Event
Fancy being a part of the biggest J-Culture event in the UK? Then read on…
With less than one more week to go, excitement is building for Hyper Japan 2012 Spring and promises to be the best one yet! The event organisers are working extremely hard putting together the final touches and are now seeking enthusastic volunteers to help out during Read more…
A Guide To Culinary Schools In Japan
Aspiring chefs can find top-notch schools here!
Have you ever wanted to learn how to master traditional Japanese dishes such as sushi? Or does the idea of studying to become a chef in a culturally rich country such as Japan sound exciting and adventurous? There are many Read more…
Tsugaru-shamisen, Minyo, and Enka Dinner Concert At So Restaurant London
A spectacular one-off evening of entertainment not to be missed!
Experience an evening were traditional and modern Japanese music intertwine as your senses indulge in fine contemporary Japanese cuisine.
Enka singer Alika Mochida and shamisen player Hibiki Ichikawa will perform together live at So Restaurant in London on Tuesday, 21st February 2012 for an unforgettable Read more…
Discover The Tastes Of Japan: Eat-Japan Events At HYPER JAPAN 2012
Eat-Japan events at Hyper Japan 24-26 February 2012 at Earls Court, Brompton Hall, London
Eat-Japan, a UK based media outlet dedicated to Japanese food and drink, will hold three events at this year’s spring HYPER JAPAN. The UK’s biggest J-culture event will be held between Friday 24th and Sunday 26th February at Brompton Hall, Earls Court, London, sponsored by Kikkoman and S&B.
Eat-Japan @ HYPER JAPAN is where you can try, taste and Read more…
Recipe: 5 Original Ways To Cook Rice
Rice: The staple food of Japan!
Rice is the basic ingredient in Japanese cooking. When making Japanese food, cook rice as the Japanese do. If you want to make good Japanese food, you will need to learn how to make good Japanese rice. To get started, buy Read more…
Recipe: Japanese Curry Rice
Japanese curry rice is a dish that has become a family favourite in Japan.
Curry Rice is made with Hayashi Rice Sauce Mix and a selection of ingredients which usually include chicken, pork or beef, onions, carrots, and often times, potatoes. We’ve chosen chicken and use peas instead of potatoes for this recipe, but you can use whatever ingredients you like.
Although Curry Rice evolved from Indian cuisine, it was actually the British Navy in the 1870’s who introduced the Japanese to curry. The powder was Read more…
“Matcha Delight” – A Unique And Tasty Way To Enjoy Japanese Green Tea!
A delicious Christmas treat to be enjoyed all year round!
Traditionally, as a drink, matcha is only used in the formal Japanese tea ceremony (Chado). But in recent times, the powdered green tea is being added to make a range of drinks. It has become something of a trend lately in Japan and the Western world to mix matcha with milk and sugar to create refreshing beverages like smoothies. These new mixtures have proven to be a popular way of helping to keep matcha alive. So it is a pleasure to present to you the recipe for Matcha Delight, an absolutely tasty Read more…
