Whether you’re an avid Japanese dessert enthusiast or simply looking to try something new, we’ve got some news for you. South Africa’s first mochi (pronounced mow-chee) café has found an…
If you frequent the Oranjezicht market, you’ve more than likely come across Oni. READ MORE: Stock up on fresh ingredients at the Oranjezicht night market Oni is all about…
We’re no strangers to the level of craftsmanship and creativity that Japanese people practice, so the news of the Northeast Asian country winning 2023’s World Pastry Cup in France earlier…
We recently came across the SANA Essential Everyday Matcha Kit and had to learn more about this morning matcha ritual. Matcha is an alternative to coffee in the mornings…
Gift your gift that extra-special touch with beautiful wrapping. Here, Romy Meurer of The Gift Wrap Studio demonstrates Japanese pleating. What you’ll need Gift wrap Scissors Ruler Sticky tape Double-sided…
We all have our own comfort movies to watch over the weekend, and one studio that never misses with their heartfelt movies is Studio Ghibli. From My Neighbour Totoro to…
While we were uncovering the history of Roku Gin and immersing ourselves in Japanese culture, we learnt about the term omotenashi. Omotenashi refers to Japanese hospitality and the philosophy of…
You may have seen the unique six-sided Roku Gin bottle in stores, but do you know the story behind it? We were lucky enough to step into the world…
Everyone knows, beautiful presentation makes a meal so much better. It’s why so many of us shamelessly take to our socials whenever we sit down for a gram-worthy meal.…