Kobe Jones Blog

It’s that time of year again, when Sydney is at its most vivid. The buildings shine in incredible colours, the streets are alive with music and entertainment, and museums and galleries are filled with the latest and most innovative ideas. Why? It’s Vivid Sydney of course. Vivid Sydney first began in 2009 and every year it gets better and better. Last year saw musical acts including Pet Shop Boys and

It has long been known that the Japanese love proverbs, often citing just the first part of common phrases for brevity. Many of the most common Japanese proverbs used are derived from agricultural customs and practices, with traditional Japanese culture being heavily tied to farming and cultivation. A good example of this is the widely used proverb, “The heavier the head of rice, the deeper it bows,” which serves as

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, there’s no better time to spoil Mum with some Japanese treats. More than 50,000 Australians have Japanese ancestry, and Japanese food plays a big role around the dinner table. It offers an abundance of gastronomical delights and an endless variety of regional and seasonal dishes. It pays great attention to fresh ingredients, gentle methods of cooking, authentic flavours and artful presentation. Of all the cuisines