All my posts about Japan including my 3 trips in 2006, 2008 and 2010.

Some more Japan articles, links and news. Firstly, that Tokyo Craft Guide I mentioned last time is now available to buy as an ebook. It looks…
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Another bumper batch of Japan-related articles. First up, I reviewed a new book – Kawaii! Japan’s Culture of Cute at Super Cute Kawaii, and we…
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I was lucky enough to be sent a review copy of Kawaii, a new book about the history and culture of kawaii. It’s really good…
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It’s been a while since I shared some other Tokyo Shopping Guides with you. Moshi Moshi Tokyo is a new-ish guidebook from the Space Shower TV…
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Tokyo illustration by Sol Linero (via TokyoBunnie) Some more Japan links from my recent bookmarking. – The sakura has been blooming and Japan bloggers have…
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Another round-up of interesting Japan things! For some unfathomable reason, I’ve never been to Mister Donut. I guess we were never near one at the…
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First off, there’s a new Japan zine in my shop! Rather flatteringly, it was inspired by my own zines which is awesome as I wish…
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Another round-up of interesting Japan stuff I’ve been bookmarking. First, check out this super kawaii hotel room Joanna at Maqaroon found! Based on those cute…
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