One of the most important aspects of Japan’s food culture is the presentation of the meal. Both the food itself and the dishes used, create appetizing meals that are served at home and in restaurants across the country. Within Japanese tableware, each plate and bowl has […]
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As we approach the heart of the sakura season, another special period slowly creeps up. Anyone want to take a guess? Well if you’ve read the title of this blog you should already know, but it’s almost time for dun dun da da…Golden Week! If you’re […]
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Emoji entered our vocabulary as a second alphabet. But perhaps not everyone knows that emoji were invented in Japan way back in the 90s! Emoji represent many aspects of Japanese culture, and it is precisely for this reason that some images may be difficult to decipher, […]
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Picture this: it’s late, you’ve had a busy day, and you still have some errands to run. You need to pay your hydro bill, get some dinner, and buy a train ticket. Where would you go? Well, I suppose you could go online… but what if […]
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“Kawaii” in Japanese means cute. So, who doesn’t love cute stuff? It’s usually more appealing to children, but since the kawaii culture is so deep-rooted in Japan, that explains why it’s less stigmatized for adults here to be into cute things as well. Today we are […]
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Hypanese curates an exquisite selection of Japanese artisan crafts, which are only available in limited quantities, since we believe Japanese gems need to be appreciated with authenticity and with a genuine curiosity, passion, and interest. Find out more…
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Ekiben is not just an onboard meal and has more to offer rail travellers and the public. Today we are featuring ekiben, an iconic part of Japanese cuisine and culture…
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Have you ever fallen in love with a place on the first day you arrived? Well, Japan is one of those countries that you can easily fall in love with on your first trip, and I daresay that you can fall in love with the land of the rising sun not only once, but four times a year!
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Father’s Day is almost upon us! If you are wondering what to buy for the most important man in your life on this special day, we’ve prepared 5 Father’s Day gift ideas to help you in this task.
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Ramen is enjoyed at any time of day and at any time of year. So is it really so surprising to learn how highly regarded it is? This quintessential Japanese experience is more than just a food, which is why it is so lovingly represented and so voraciously slurped up in all its forms, from the bowl, to the screen, to the page, and even in its own action figures!?!
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