Shopping Time: HANDS launches “Character Festival” this June, featuring Sonny Angel, ONE PIECE and other cultural icons

From 7th to 18th June 2024, HANDS JAPAN (formerly known as Tokyu Hands) will be celebrating a “Chara-fes (Character Festival)” at all 5 stores in Singapore, where shoppers can purchase some products featuring some of the world’s favourite Japanese characters, … Continue reading Shopping Time: HANDS launches “Character Festival” this June, featuring Sonny Angel, ONE PIECE and other cultural icons

Food For Now: Isetan Singapore announces the inaugural Meitenkai Fair this May, featuring well-known brands from Japan

From 13th to 26th May, Isetan Singapore will be holding its first Meitenkai Fair (銘店会フェア)  at the Isetan Scotts Supermarket. The event, featuring over 65 items across 9 Meiten brands, is organised by Isetan Singapore to commemorate and celebrate these … Continue reading Food For Now: Isetan Singapore announces the inaugural Meitenkai Fair this May, featuring well-known brands from Japan

[Review] – Elegant, decadent Japanese cuisine at Hashida’s new Amoy Street restaurant

After going through a pandemic and the closure of his original restaurant, it seems that nothing will stand in the way of Chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida rising to the fore once again. Following his private dining pop-up with OUE Social … Continue reading [Review] – Elegant, decadent Japanese cuisine at Hashida’s new Amoy Street restaurant

Table Talk: Conversation over tea with Chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida

Chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida has always been known for going down non-traditional routes, always carving his own path and deviating from the norm when it comes to cooking. While he’s been trained in making sushi, his methods often stray and … Continue reading Table Talk: Conversation over tea with Chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida