No43 [Focus] For the love of Tonkatsu
Nowadays considered to be one of the country’s favourite dishes, a look at the history of tonkatsu reveals that it wasn’t always so. About 130 […]
Month: July 2016
No43 [Tokyo] Our top ten tonkatsu treats
The next time you travel to the Japanese capital, think about visiting one of these top tonkatsu restaurants. Ask any ten people what their favourite […]
No43 [Tradition] Fertility pure and simple
Every spring Kawasaki welcomes thousands of visitors who come to celebrate sexuality. At the Kanayama shrine, a group of around twenty people are gathered in […]
No43 [Travel] Hachijo, Pearl of the Pacific
Located to the south of Tokyo, this volcanic island excites the curiosity of visitors with its many cultural and maritime treasures. All of a sudden, […]
No43 [Cooking] Minced chicken and potato in crispy tofu
Minced chicken and potato in crispy tofu I acquired the original version of this recipe from my Japanese friend who is a fabulous cook […]
No43 [Series] New trains lead to revival
A year after service resumed on the Senseki line between Sendai and Ishinomaki, the revival of the area is now in full swing. The 2011 […]
No43 [Language] Omoshiroi yo NIHONGO!
Welcome once again, to the fascination world of the Japanese language. All languages have regional dialects from the different parts of the countries they are […]
No43 [Accompaniment] Western roots, japanese taste
One would never think of enjoying tonkatasu on its own. To enjoy the dish at its best, you need a good sauce. Fans of tonkatsu […]
No43 [Restaurants] Restaurants in London that serve Tonkatsu
Tonkatsu is not yet popular enough in London for it to be advertised as the main draw for a restaurant. However, it plays a great […]
No43 [Tea] Karigane, high quality stem tea
Teas made using the stems left over after the leaves have been taken from a tea plant to make sencha are known as “kukicha” (lit: […]
No43 [A good idea] Tonki sets the ton(e)katsu
This restaurant, situated in the heart of Meguro, is considered to be one of the best. You have to hand it to the Japanese: When […]
No43 [Music] Very Japanese…?!
These two unique Japanese artists made a great success of their recent performances at London comic con. MCM Comic Con was recently held in London […]