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When you think of Japanese cuisine, savoury dishes like ramen, sushi and udon noodles might come to mind. But you may not realise that there are also some delicious Japanese dessert recipes to out there – like Kobe Jones’ own Ume recipe, which was featured recently on Tasty Meals at Home. Many Japanese desserts are handcrafted and elaborately designed. Some of these more intricate and delicate treats are traditionally served

The Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival, known as ‘Sakura’, signifies the welcoming of Spring. The act of celebrating the festival is called ‘hanami’, which literally translates to ‘the viewing of flowers’, with the traditions of the festival itself dating back over a thousand years. The cherry blossom festival is a celebration of the beauty of nature throughout Japan that sees the Japanese gather together for food, drink, songs and friendship while

Japanese philosophy has been practised and studied for thousands of years. Historically a fusion of foreign (particularly Chinese and Western) as well as Japanese cultural elements, the Japanese have a unique outlook on life, inspired by their philosophical history and Buddhist religious practises. Perhaps influenced by Buddhist practises reproaching materialism, the Japanese especially have great tips on organising your home and ridding your life of unnecessary items that weigh you