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Events, Information, Informaton, Japan, Japan in Singapore, Styles & Cultures in Singapore

Kindred Spirits: Dr Sun Yat Sen, Singapore and Japan

Photo Courtesy of National Heritage Board From now to 17 November 2013, more than 90 rare artefacts and historical materials from Japan and Singapore will be shown to public for the first time at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH). This event highlights the deep historical connection be[...]

Food, Home Treats: Japanese Recipes, Japan in Singapore

Pan-fried Salmon Salad (Nanbanzuke)

  HOME TREATS Japanese Recipes for Your Daily Table 揚げずに作る鮭の南蛮漬け   Nanbanzuke-style salmon is usually deep-fried, but you can also pan fry it, making it more hassle-free. It can be a tasty and balanced main dish if you cook it with lots of vegetables. Ingredients 3 to 4 se[...]

Blog, Tokyo Fun Life in Japan

Ishinomaki – 2 years after the earthquake

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Japan, Japan in Singapore, Trip to Japan in Singapore

JAPAN TRAVEL DIARY: KANTO AREA 2013 PART 1

During a four-day journey in search of accessible yet less-known destinations around Tokyo area, travel writer Cai Yun Iris will lead you through a series of authentic Japanese culture and awe-inspiring sceneries, dotted around Saitama, Ibaraki and Yamanashi Prefecture. There are definitely mor[...]

How to be a Good Traveller, Japan, Styles & Cultures in Singapore

How to Order and Eat at a Sushi Restaurant

Let’s go to a sushi restaurant! 寿司屋へ行こう Have you been avoiding authentic sushi restaurants because it seems too formal? If you know the basic manner of how to order and eat sushi, you will definitely enjoy the experience without feeling lost. As restaurants welcome customers with good ma[...]

Food, Home Treats: Japanese Recipes, Japan in Singapore

Pork and Chinese Cabbage Soup

HOME TREATS Japanese Recipes for Your Daily Table   Chinese cabbage and pork goes very well together. This recipe is so easy that all you need to do is just put pork and cabbage alternately into a pot and add some stock and seasonings! You can add some ginger or yuzu to improve the flavor if yo[...]

How to be a Good Traveller, Japan, Styles & Cultures in Singapore

Paying Homage at a Shrine

Shinto is the ancient religion of Japan. When visiting a Japanese Shinto shrine, there are rulesand etiquette that must be followed, including the various customs related to praying and otherceremonies. Worshippers at a shrine are likely to receive good luck by paying their respects to theshrin[...]

Food, Japan, Japan in Singapore, Japanese in Singapore

OMAKASE in Singapore: HACHI 八 RESTAURANT

As a Pioneer of the Omakase Concept, it Assures the Highest Quality and Freshness Every Day Hachi is one of the pioneers of Omakase dining in Singapore, offering only Omakase courses during dinnertime. The principle of no fixed menus means that guests entrust their meal selection to the chef wh[...]

Activities, Japan in Singapore, School & Lesson in Singapore

Tokyo Sushi Academy

Authentic Sushi Education Specialist from Tokyo Opens a New School in Mid April to Train Skilled Professionals:  Do you want to add authentic sushi-making to your professional culinary skills? Or are you keen to cook Japanese cuisine at home with basic recipes? To respond such requests, Tokyo S[...]

Home Treats: Japanese Recipes, Japan in Singapore

Steamed Clams in Sake

[Home Treats : Japanese Recipes for Your Daily Table] Clam is a popular ingredient in Japanese home-cooking. This recipe is simple and easy, and yet is regarded as the favored way to enjoy the taste of fresh clams. You can also use other shellfish, like local lala, instead of clams. Ingredients[...]

Informaton, Japan in Singapore, Products & Shops, Shopping in Singapore

Fashion News: J RUNWAY

JRunway:  Harajuku street style gets permanent home at Plaza Singapura Following the success of the Harajuku Street Style pop-up stores in Singapore, 22 leading Japanese apparel brands including Ciaopanic, EMODA, MOMOTARO JEANS, PUTUMAYO, VANQUISH and WEGO finally have a permanent retail space [...]

Food, Japan in Singapore, Japanese in Singapore

OMAKASE in Singapore:Ten 天 The Oyster and Crab Restaurant

New Japanese Seafood Paradise Features the Well-loved Hiroshima Oyster Alongside  the Hokkaido Crab Featuring the Hiroshima Oyster – arguably the most famous Japanese oyster and a wide variety of Hokkaido crabs,  including the lively Japanese hairy crab, the restaurant is a haven for seafood lo[...]

Food, Japan in Singapore, Japanese in Singapore

OMAKASE in Singapore:KUMO Japanese Kaiseki

  KUMO 雲 Japanese Kaiseki Restaurant   Experience the Diversity of Kaiseki Cuisine, an Enchanting Epicurean Adventure Awaits You    Crab dumpling and turnip in bonito soup              Pan seared Japanese oyster and braised white radish with dengaku miso  Inspired by wild forests of Japan, the[...]

How to be a Good Traveller, Japan, Styles & Cultures in Singapore

How to use a toilet

HOW TO BE A GOOD TRAVELLER SERIES. 10 How to use a toilet While old Japanese-style toilets can still be found around suburban regions of Japan, a majority of restaurants, hotels, and even public areas have Western-style toilets. 1. How to use a Washlet Western-style toilets in Japan – usually r[...]

Back Issues in Singapore

Singapore Edition Vol.14

  FEATURES All about Ramen – The Secrets behind the Difference   It All Starts in Ginza Find “Wa” in Tokyo’s exquisite town   Izu Peninsula Nature-Driven Excursion from Tokyo   Mysterious Japan story 9 THE JAPANESE WAY IN SINGAPORE Get Charged Up: Tokyo Power Spot