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Hyper Japan 2012 Christmas Details
Date: Sunday 7th October 2012 [16:48] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Christmas has come early for UK based fans of Japanese culture! Hyper Japan is set to return to Brompton Hall, Earl's Court in London for Hyper Japan Christmas 2012. The event is set to run from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th November 2012.
They'll have all sorts of fun including traditional Japanese food, culture and music, along with the modern elements that make Japan cool.
The Japanese Maid Cafe in London Sunday 2nd September 2012
Date: Sunday 19th August 2012 [16:31] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
London based fans of Japanese culture looking to try out a maid cafe will be interested to hear about the Japanese Maid Cafe London. They've got two sittings on Sunday 2nd September 2012 at:
Hellenic Restaurant,
9a Delancey Street
Camden Town
London
NW1 7NL
Seating Times are 1pm to 3:30pm and 4pm to 6:30pm.
There is a choice of 4 set menus (which consists of 3 courses). Entry is £25 in advance or £35 on the door. Prices exclude drinks.
The Japanese Maid Cafe in London Sunday 17th June 2012
Date: Monday 11th June 2012 [16:15] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
London based fans of Maids and food will want to head to Camden Town on Sunday 17th June 2012 (this has now been postponed, please see the updated below). The Hellenic Restaurant will play host to the Japanese Maid Cafe.
Entry is £25 in advance which includes a 3-course meal and entry to the event. The food will be prepared on site by a qualified Japanese chef.
They'll have 3 sessions:
14:00 to 16:00
16:00 to 18:00
18:00 to 20:00
The maid cafe will also give you the opportunity to play a selection of games with them (for £2 per game per person). Souvenir poloroid photos can also be taken on the day at a cost of £5 per photo.
Update: Saturday 16th June 2012
We've just received an e-mail from the organisers of this event.
They've informed us that due to unforeseen circumstances they have to postpone the Japanese Maid Cafe originally due to take place tomorrow (Sunday 17th June 2012).
They also say - "We apologise for the inconvenience and have rearranged a new date for the Maid Cafe which we will announce shortly."
All tickets will be valid when the event is rescheduled, alternatively they will arrange refunds.
BBC News on Bento Boxes
Date: Sunday 11th December 2011 [14:58] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Cuisine
We've covered Bento Boxes and the fun designs you can make with the food called kyaraben before on Otaku News. BBC News have a video on bento boxes in Japan. It includes a bento making class eager parents go to in order to learn about the art of making kyaraben.
London's Japan Matsuri 2011 Details
Date: Friday 2nd September 2011 [17:50] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Fans of Japanese culture will want to head over to London's County Hall on Sunday 18th September for the Japan Matsuri 2011. This year it's at County Hall next to the London Eye.
They'll be over 130 stalls with lots of lovely Japanese things, from food and drinks to clothes and textiles, art, travel companies, tableware and so much more.
Entry to the event is free. It's set to run from 10am to 8pm.
Don't forget that the weekend of Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September is the Open House London, many great places open to visit in the city.
Hyper Japan Friday 22nd July to Sunday 24th July 2011
Date: Tuesday 19th July 2011 [17:45] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Just a quick reminder for those who can get to London and are looking for something fun to do this weekend. Don't forget Hyper Japan 2011 is set to run on Friday 22nd July to Sunday 24th July 2011 at Olympia Two.
Maid Cafe Event in London May 2011
Date: Tuesday 3rd May 2011 [16:30] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Are you in London on Sunday 22nd May 2011 and are looking to be served by Maids in a Maid Cafe? Well, head over to the Jetlag Bar on 125 Cleveland Street W1T 6QB, from 2pm until 7pm for where Oh My Lord! will offer a relaxing Sunday afternoon to eat and drink. Buy tickets on-line.
Square Enix, Cosplay, Sushi and More! HYPER JAPAN London 2010
Date: Wednesday 15th September 2010 [15:41] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
The good folks at Hyper Japan have sent us more details about their London based event on Friday 1st October until Sunday 3rd October 2010. Square Enix will be there selling goodies. They've got a cosplay competition too, with a chance to win a trip to Japan. Plus lots of lovely food! Soy sauce experts Kikkoman will be there too, issuing a sushi challenge.
Japan Matsuri London Festival 2010
Date: Saturday 4th September 2010 [11:03] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Looking for something fun to do in London? On Saturday 18th September 2010 from 10am until 8pm The Japan Matsuri will return to London, at Old Spitalfields market. Last years event was a huge success. This years will have all sort of lovely Japanese food to munch on, with plenty of other stalls to enjoy too. You can even get authentic vintage kimonos! They'll also have a cosplay competition. Along with an art competition to design a Japanese video game character.
Although the event is free to attend, last year it proved very popular, so we advise going early if you like avoiding crowds.
Hyper Japan - London October 2010
Date: Thursday 29th July 2010 [14:30] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
October is shaping up to be the month for otaku in London. With the London MCM Expo at the end of the month. While at the beginning of the month a new event called Hyper Japan is set to run from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd October 2010.
The event has a lot to offer with an Otaku Village set to cater to all your retail needs.
Cosplayers will be well represented too (they'll even get a chance to win a trip to Japan). There's also a cosplay talent search, competitions and other fun to be had if you like dressing up.
Japanese fashion magazine KERA will be there with fashion shows and style tutorials (the event is looking for models to take part).
Fans of angel fighting giant robots won't be disappointed either as they have a special Evangelion Store which will be selling some exclusive and hard to find merchandise.
Figure collectors might want to note that Good Smile will be there too! ^__^
As the people behind EAT-JAPAN are organising the event you can be certain that Japanese cuisine will be well represented too. with the EAT-JAPAN food court.
They'll also have lots of culture on stage too. You can book early to get a discount from the standard £8 entry fee. Children under 5 go free. As always we advise to book early to avoid disappointment.
Idle Idol - The Japanese Mascot
Date: Wednesday 23rd June 2010 [15:11] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Culture
Fans of Japanese street furniture, retail space and the quirky side of things will want to check out the new book called Idle Idol: The Japanese mascot. The authors have sent details about this book, which collates the plastic mascots found outside shops, restaurants and other places trying to draw the attentions of passers by.
Tokyo Bento Shopping Guide
Date: Sunday 2nd May 2010 [14:59] | Posted By: Helephant
Category: > Retail
Bento, beautiful and healthy lunchboxes, is an otaku passion that keeps niggling at the edges of mainstream consciousness. The New York Times ran an article on it recently, some of the most amazing photos made the Flickr blog last week and there has been an explosion of books (US, UK) about the topic.
Mikado on sale for 75p a box
Date: Sunday 2nd May 2010 [8:56] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Cuisine
UK Pocky lovers will want to head over to their local WH Smiths. The stationery, magazine and book shop are currently selling Mikado for 75p a box.
We've done a Mikado vs Pocky taste comparison and can confirm that they are similar to everyone's favourite chocolate coated snack.
Bento Boxes a big hit in the US
Date: Wednesday 13th January 2010 [17:00] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Cuisine
The New York Times has an interesting article about bento boxes becoming popular in the US.
The meals in a box have become popular in the US for a variety of reasons, apart from the novelty, it's also a great way for a balanced diet, getting all the right food groups in a box. Along with that, it's idea for portion control. The article also highlights how it helps small children who can be fussy eaters eat something healthy.
London Japan Centre moves to bigger store
Date: Tuesday 29th September 2009 [16:03] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Retail
We've got news from the Japan Centre in London. They'll be moving the food shop from their Piccadilly Circus store to a brand new larger shop on Regent Street from Saturday 3rd October 2009.
The food hall will be greatly expanded with a Japanese Bakery, along with the launch of the umai brand.
The bookshop and home section will remain at their current Piccadilly location. The new shop will be at 14-16 Regent Street (SW1Y 4PH), near Mitsukoshi.
Japan Matsuri Festival in London September 2009
Date: Thursday 27th August 2009 [14:35] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
London based readers should head over to Spitalfields on Saturday September 19th 2009 for the Japan Matsuri. A Matsuri is a festival with lots of stalls, food, fun and games along with plenty to see and do. It's set to run from 10am to 8pm.
A few readers might remember that this is not the first Matsuri in London. The last major one was at Hyde Park on 19th and 20th May 2001! As they don't happen as often as we like we strongly suggest you get to this one for all the festivities.
Harumi Kurihara London September 2009 Book Signing
Date: Wednesday 26th August 2009 [12:34] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Cuisine
London based fans of Japanese cooking should keep Friday 18th of September free, as Harumi Kurihara will be signing copies of her new book Everyday Harumi.
The exclusive book signing will be in Selfridges Oxford Street on 18th September 2009 from 1.30pm (she will be in the basement book store).
Everyday Harumi Cook Book Due September 2009
Date: Monday 6th July 2009 [16:02] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Cuisine
Fans of Japanese cooking at home should note that Harumi's new book is due for released in September 2009.
It hits the UK on 7th September 2009, while US readers will have to wait a few more days until September 22nd.
Pre Order from Amazon UK
Pre Order from Amazon US
The book covers a wide variety of basic typically Japanese recipes. Harumi thinks you'll be able to create fantastic meals using the simple flavours. The best selling author has sold over 20 million of her books and magazine world wide.
Update: Harumi will be signing books in London at Selfridges Oxford Street on Friday 18th September 2009 from 1.30pm (she will be in the basement book store).
Is Mikado Pocky? A Taste Comparison
Date: Sunday 26th April 2009 [16:27] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Cuisine
UK readers might have noticed adverts on TV, for a product called Mikado, which looks strikingly like the favourite otaku snack Pocky.
In this article we'll do a taste comparison and reveal the differences, and answer the question, is Mikado Pocky?
The Artistic Bento of AnnaTheRed
Date: Thursday 5th February 2009 [8:57] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Cuisine
Wired are running and interesting story about AnnaTheRed’s Bento Creations. Wired have published an interview with her and also put a gallery of her work on-line. More can also be seen on her Flickr page.
The food looks divine and is made for her lucky boyfriend. Themes for her bento include Totoro, Katamari, Wall-E, Link (from Zelda), Smash Bros, Spirited Away and Kiki's Delivery Service.
Fosse Farmhouse England welcomes Mominoki House Japan
Date: Monday 15th December 2008 [18:06] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Cuisine
We don't normally plug stuff like this on Otaku News, but the press release itself is a great example of Anglo-Japan cross cultural collaboration, which we always like hear and shout about. Vegetarians who are up for a Christmas holiday get away might want to pay a visit to Fosse Farmhouse in North Wiltshire in the UK.
Not only are they a good UK tourist attraction, they got close ties with Japan, and will be offering from Saturday 20th December 2008 to Sunday 4th January 2009 a special Mominoki vegetarian dinner menu. So if you want to eat like Paul McCartney and his band over Christmas then pay them a visit.
Fugu to die for
Date: Friday 23rd November 2007 [12:52] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Cuisine
Following on from a story about Tokyo being the best place to eat in the world, The Times are running a story about the joys of eating fugu, the renowned delicacy of delicious puffer fish, which is highly poisonous (25 times more powerful than cyanide in fact) and will kill if prepared incorrectly.
The article goes on to describe the sensation of eating fugu "...something like small, melting pieces of ethereal rubber made by laughing angels, dancing on the tongue and leaving a gently anaesthetic effect on the lips". It also highlights that preparation and presentation are also very important aspects of Japanese cooking.
Rick Stein cooks for the Japanese ambassador
Date: Friday 15th December 2006 [16:20] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Cuisine
BBC TV chef and seafood expert Rick Stein has made a new one off special on his travels to Japan to cook seafood for the Japanese ambassador.
The BBC are currently airing trailers for this show and it looks like a promising, with lots of interesting sushi facts.
The show will be aired in the UK on Tuesday 19 December at 8pm on BBC Two and is repeated on Thursday 21 December at 7pm. It looks like viewers will be in for a culinary treat.
Maid Cafe in Toronto
Date: Tuesday 5th December 2006 [7:21] | Posted By: Azure
Category: > Freaky Things
Canada can now boast it's first maid cafe. You have to feel a little sorry for the girls who work there, I mean isn't Canada cold? Aren't those skirts a little too short then? Where's the Hawaiian outlet? Judging by the menu it seems to be mainly snack food. Not that I suspect most of our readers would go for the food.... That said I imagine a trip to Canada is cheaper than Japan.
More Anime Screenings at the London Cafe Manga
Date: Thursday 9th March 2006 [13:35] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
The good folks from ADV Films UK and Cafe Manga have sent us details of their special anime screenings which will be running throughout March. They'll be showing both subbed versions of Noir, Last Exile and Kino’s Journey at the Central London venue starting from Thursday 9th March. The Manga cafe also inform us that they've introduced happy hours during 6pm to 7pm where they'll be offering 25% discount off all drinks, note that if the staff are in doubt they will ask for ID. All titles screened are rated 12 and are uncut.
Win A Case Of Kirin Ichiban
Date: Tuesday 8th February 2005 [15:43] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Cuisine
The Otaku News Crew have teamed up with the folks from Kirin to offer our UK readers the chance to win a case of Kirin Ichiban. That's right, free beer!
Kirin Ichiban Now Prime Marketing Focus For Kirin Brand
Date: Wednesday 5th January 2005 [19:09] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Cuisine
Since all Otaku News readers are sophisticated and as a result eat and drink Japanese food and drink at every opportunity, we're certain that they'll be interested in some Japanese beer news for this year.
Kirin Ichiban is to become the prime focus of marketing, promotional and sales activity for the Kirin brand in the UK. In other words, the company in charge of Kirin in the UK would like you to make Kirin Ichiban your beverage of choice.
DNA Tests for Pork in Japan!
Date: Saturday 29th May 2004 [17:14] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Freaky Things
In Japan "kurobuta" - the English rare breed of Berkshire pigs are prized for their meat. The BBC are running a story about Sygen a company that breeds and sells these pigs for a Japanese market. Due to fraud, they've had to use DNA testing to prove the authenticity of the meat on the shelves.
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