Silence
SILENCE is the story based on the historical events of the persecution of the Christians in Japan during the 17th century.
Japan
Happy Hinamatsuri!
Today is Hinamatsuri! On this day, Japanese Families showcase puppets in traditional clothing and young girls try out being little hosts themselves.
After the Storm
«Family» is probably the most recurring theme in works of the well-known director Hirokazu Kore-Eda («Like Father, Like Son»).
Harmonium
Directed by Koji Fukada, this movie has been awarded the «Un Certain Regard» award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2016.
Top 10 Anime from 2016
Did you enjoy watching anime in 2016? Here, you'll find my personal favourites of the last year. Hopefully, I didn't miss anything. If so, please let me know!
Globus: Japanese apples and pears
In the Globus underground store, you'll be able to find a gourmet selection of apples and pears, now!
Chemical element named after Japan
Nihonium is artificial produced element and carries the element symbol Nh with the atomic no. 113.
The Ooki Izakaya, still a secret tip!
Not long ago, the Ooki Izakaya opened its' doors at the Zentralstrasse 53 in Zurich and brings since then another aspect of Japanese cuisine closer to us.
Serious quake shakes up Japan
A serious quake of 7,3 on the scale occured in the region of Fukushima.
New Pop-up Store «Putput»
Only for a limited time! Next to the Helvetiaplatz, a Japanese Pop-Up Store opened at the Stauffacherstrasse 101 in Zurich.