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Japan Sights

Climbing Mount Fuji!

My bucket list at the moment does not compromise of many things- learning languages, maybe sky diving (if I am feeling brave!) and traveling the world over. However, one of the things on my bucket list has remained fixed ever since my first visit to Japan. Climbing Fuji was definitely going to be as high […]

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Books

‘The Girl on the Train’, Paula Hawkins 

This was a review of ‘The Girl on the Train’ by Paula Hawkins that I did for the Courier in the last academic year. As the trailer for the film version of this critically acclaimed book is currently going viral online, here is a review of the ‘book of 2015’ that is coming to cinemas this October. […]

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Food Michelin

Sushi at Ichikawa

This is the first of my sushi restaurant reviews, but I am hoping to add all my past experiences eating at other ones in Tokyo, Sapporo and elsewhere too! Ichikawa Sushi is a fascinating 1* Michelin restaurant in  Nakamachi in Setagaya (Kaminoge Station), a pleasant suburb of Tokyo. The restaurant has been well-ranked in the […]

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Fashion & Beauty

Fashion Inspiration: Viola Spiechowicz

A collection for angels, with beautiful chiffons and light varied colours. Completely unexpected, and was a good marketing move compared to all the other collections, which used dark, heavy materials and shades. This collection raised a lot of controversy- except from being my favourite show, the others were right. What is the point of having […]

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Japan

Going to Japan: Essential Information

Going to Japan is wonderful- nothing could be more exciting than visiting the country of cherry blossom, anime and sushi. Japan is full of things to do, and will cater to many different people! For the foodies, you have a nation which lives off the most delicious food in the world, with natural flavours enhanced […]

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Culture Exhibitions

The Courier: The V&A Museum, London

As the forerunner in fashion advancement in Britain, the V&A is the London Victorian-red-brick institution that brings fashion admirers from all over the country (and beyond) to view its exhibitions. Set up in 1852 during the heights of Queen Victoria’s reign following the enormous success of the Great Exhibition the previous year, it was meant to showcase British design […]

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Articles

The Courier: For & Against: Sketching in Museums

Every single arts student and schoolchild will remember that going to see museum exhibitions with a sketchpad and your art teacher meant that you would choose to sit cross-legged under some painting or other and while away your time doodling, or finely pencilling in the shadows, depending on your interest.

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Kyoto & Osaka

Top Things to do in Kyoto

Kyoto is the previous capital of the old Japan and is most famously known for the large amount of temples dotted around the city, and the traditional wooden houses in the Gion and Higashiyama districts. Kyoto is very traditional in some areas, and it is worth exploring as many different temple areas as you can, […]