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    Japanese summer dance festival awa odori

    Dancing in the streets: discovering the Awa Odori Festival in Japan in the summer

    August 20, 2025

    Summer in Japan is more than fireworks and food stalls — it’s a season alive…

    Best months to visit japan

    Travel Japan: Customizing your trip to Japan: how to pick the best month for your interests

    August 7, 2024

    Japan is one of the most beloved travel destinations in the world. Not only famous…

    Japanese tanabata festival

    Japanese Tanabata (The Star Festival) Make a Wish Celebration

    June 10, 2024

    Jpanese Tanabata Festival is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and tradition. It reflects themes of perseverance, love, and the fulfillment of dreams. Traditionally, people celebrate by writing their wishes on colorful strips of paper called tanzaku and hanging them on bamboo branches. It’s a good time for us to come together, celebrate, and make our wishes for the future.

    Halloween Kitsune Masking Painting workshop

    Halloween Japanese Kitsune (Fox) Mask Painting Workshop

    June 6, 2024

    Step into the enchanting world of Japanese folklore and infuse your Halloween celebrations with a touch of mystique at our Halloween Kitsune Mask Painting Workshop. Kitsune, legendary fox spirits from Japanese mythology, are known for their cunning and shape-shifting abilities.   Now, you have the chance to channel your inner Kitsune and create your own Halloween mask for your party. You will also have a chance to wear the beautiful garment Kimono to complete your Halloween look.

    tanabata festival hanging your wishes on tree

    Tying Wishes to Trees: Unraveling the Traditions of Japanese Valentine’s Day

    May 15, 2024

    Tanabata (Japanese: たなばた or 七夕, meaning “Evening of the seventh”), also known as the Star…

    Planning Your Japanese Trip? Learn Basic Japanese for Travel Here!

    April 19, 2024

    Japan is a country that beautifully blends ancient traditions with cutting-edge technology, making it a…

    japnese bento cooking class

    Discover the UNESCO Japanese dietary culture – Washoku with our creative Japanese Bento Cooking Workshop

    December 10, 2023

    Embark on a culinary journey to Japan without leaving the heart of London! At Dear…

    Summer Oak trail walk – the practise of Japanese Shinrin-yoku

    December 1, 2023

    Event Invitation Discover the secrets of ancient oaks, breathe in the crisp summer air, and listen to the melodies of woodland creatures. Epping Forest is a former royal forest on…

    Spring Term Zen Garden Welcome Party (School Open Day)

    December 1, 2023

    As spring flowers starts to blossom around us, join us in celebrating the new term with an experience that blends cultural exploration and the joy of language learning. You will get to socialise with fellow students with reception of food and snacks, follow by the introduction of Japanese Zen and the practise of Japanese Zen gardening to celebrate the beginning of the new term and season.

    Hanami Season: Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Fan Painting & Kimono Experience

    November 29, 2023

    this will interest you Hanami, which translates to “flower viewing,” specifically refers to the tradition of appreciating the beauty of cherry blossoms (sakura) in Japan. Cherry blossoms are not just…