2008年4月 Archives

How to Enjoy Life in (Japanese) London: Isshoni London!

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Do you want to know about all the Japanese things going on in London?

Not sure where to start?

You’re in the right place! ようこそIsshoni Londonへ!

By reading Isshoni London you'll find out:

Where to meet cool people

The best Japanese restaurants and shops

About one-off events you might miss otherwise...

I kept missing out on films playing for a short time, special exhibitions and competitions.

Isshoni London Blog collects all the best of Japanese London into one place...

So it's easy for you to stay connected to Japan, here in London!

Thanks for reading!

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Posted by Vanessa on 2008年4月 8日 15:40 |

The Great London Ramen Mystery

Why can’t you get a decent bowl of ramen in London?

With this question in mind, I thought I would take the opportunity to survey a random group of people at The London Japanese Meet-up on Tuesday.

The kind of love and respect for ramen shown in the video above seems unknown in London. People I spoke to sadly did not report very good experiences of ramen here. Soba, yes. Udon, fine. Ramen in London? No.

If you know of a great place for ramen in London, please let me know!

The only person brave enough to recommend any London ramen, Keiko quite likes Ryo on Brewer Street. They do have a pretty good ramen menu… the best of the bunch?

But let me tell you about some favourite Japanese restaurants of some people I spoke to (non-ramen specific!).

Chika recommended Yo Sushi. But that’s because she works there! Go to a busy branch, and order rather than taking what’s on trundling around the kaiten belt.

Gil rather fancies Nobu.

Kazu couldn’t say enough about Asakusa restaurant at Mornington Crescent. He especially loves the Agedashi-dofu and Yudebuta Ninniku Miso.

Posted by Vanessa on 2008年4月10日 15:05 |

Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Japan Society Hanami – 19th April 08

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Photo courtesy of the Japanese Conversation Group Website

It’s almost time to celebrate the blooms of spring, and appreciate the finer things in life (like beer and sushi) under the cherry blossoms. The annual Japan Society Conversation Group Hanami takes place on Saturday 19th April at 1pm under the cherry trees near Albert’s Memorial in Hyde Park. The JET Alumni Association is invited, so this will be a great day for international relations! Bring a picnic and something to sit on.

This event takes place rain or shine. If the weather proves uncooperative, the Queen’s Arms pub (on Queens Gate Mews) will provide lashings of Kirin beer.

Posted by Vanessa on 2008年4月15日 17:48 |