Category: Lifestyle

  • What is Wasabi? Common Questions Answered

    What is Wasabi? Common Questions Answered

    I visited a wasabi farm in Shizuoka prefecture, and I’m in the process of making a video about it. But first to understand the basics about the spicy plant and how it differs from the fake tubed stuff, I wrote an article for Japan Objects: https://japanobjects.com/features/wasabi

  • Owning a Microbrewery in Japan

    Owning a Microbrewery in Japan

    I interviewed Garth Roberts about his journey to setting up his very own microbrewery in Tokyo. It involved some interesting business ventures, including a restaurant in Bali! Find out more about his journey on the Jobs in Japan blog https://jobsinjapan.com/living-in-japan-guide/owning-a-microbrewery-in-japan-with-garth-roberts/

  • Heat Stroke in Japan: What to Do and How to Avoid It

    Heat Stroke in Japan: What to Do and How to Avoid It

    This year Japan saw the hottest June on record in an intense heatwave, and it caused an influx of hospitalisations and deaths from heatstroke. Especially in this current economic climate, people are trying to cut down their electricity costs and using air conditioning less – but heatstroke is no joke! Here are some ways to…

  • 10 Things to Know about Kutaniyaki Japanese Ceramics

    10 Things to Know about Kutaniyaki Japanese Ceramics

    In addition to my YouTube video on the subject, I wrote a short overview about the art of Kutaniyaki for Japan Objects. Here I touch on its history, how it’s made, its signature styles, and other basic elements to get to know the craft. Read the article below:https://japanobjects.com/features/kutaniyaki If you want to buy any kutaniyaki…

  • 5 Summer Foods to Cool Off in Japan

    5 Summer Foods to Cool Off in Japan

    One of the things I love about Japanese food is its sheer variety – there’s always so much to choose from all year round. Whereas in the UK I might be limited to a bowl of ice cream to cool off, there are much more fun options in Japan. This is just a small selection…

  • VTubers Delivering Your Food in Tokyo

    VTubers Delivering Your Food in Tokyo

    Based on a recent press release regarding Yakiniku no Watami, a yakiniku restaurant, I looked at what’s happening with the VTubers who will be serving customers for a limited time in Tokyo. Read the article here: https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-ikebukuro/article-a0005164/

  • Japanese Recipe Adventures: Hiyashi Chuka

    Japanese Recipe Adventures: Hiyashi Chuka

    My boyfriend doesn’t usually make dinner requests, but as soon as summer hits, Hiyashi Chuka is what he asks for. And I gladly comply, because it’s a wonderfully cool dish that doesn’t require much cooking, making it great for those hot summer nights. See the recipe article here:https://blog.gaijinpot.com/japanese-recipe-adventures-hiyashi-chuka/

  • Japanese Recipe Adventures: Goya Chanpuru

    Japanese Recipe Adventures: Goya Chanpuru

    When I first tried Goya in Okinawa, I’ll admit it didn’t grip me straight away. Those bitter flavours are not something my British palette was particularly accustomed to. But after some time went by, I found myself craving the Okinawan dish once more! Here’s my recipe for how to make it, published on GaijinPot:https://blog.gaijinpot.com/japanese-recipe-adventures-goya-chanpuru/

  • Japanese Recipe Adventures: Udon Gyoza

    Japanese Recipe Adventures: Udon Gyoza

    While wondering what else I can do with udon other than sticking it in soup, I came across a peculiar recipe for Udon Gyoza. I’ve adapted the recipe a little and figured out some tricks to make it crispy on the outside and spring in the middle, and have ended up with a carb-o-licious recipe…

  • Where to Buy Good Cheese in Japan

    Where to Buy Good Cheese in Japan

    Good cheese in Japan is hard to come by, which is a right shame because I absolutely love cheese. So I took it upon myself to research the best places to get good cheese in Japan. Read the article here to find out where to do just that!https://blog.gaijinpot.com/where-to-buy-good-cheese-in-japan/