The UK's J-Culture Event
Hyper Japan 2011 @ Olympia Two
Launched in 2010, Hyper Japan is all about Japanese cuisine, culture and cool all for a great cause = Help Japan
The Mambonsai interesting bonsai...
Funny how Kate & Will are in one of their bonsai's
Samples of Yakult were present. the bottle contains: Lots and lots of very good stuff. 6.5 billion friendly bacteria to be precise. Called Lactobacillus casei Shirota, they are named after Dr Shirota who cultivated this unique probiotic strain.
It is indeed very tasty!
Samples and opportunity to purchase Akashi-Tai Sake & Shochu
They pride themselves on maintaining a traditional handcrafted approach to creating the finest Japanese sake.
Another view of their stand
Asahi Beer stand was present selling beer on the spot....
Love the name which means "Rising Sun" in Japanese
Since opening in 1960, Hasegawasaketen has been a landmark sake store and earned a reputation for being a distinctive resource of artisan sakes.
During Hyper Japan they were giving samples of sushi which was made on site and also freshly made TakoYaki octopus fried balls for purchase.
Tried them and I can say it has an interesting taste...
Cocoro Restaurant
Opportunity to purchase different dishes of authentic Japanese cuisine such as the TakoYaki (octopus fried balls), curry rice, pork curry...
YakiTori (teriyaki chicken) among others
Edamame, Vegetable Gyoza Ramen and much more was offered by Bento Cafe.
A must go when in Camden
Yo!Sushi ready to pick up some sushi
Sampling some of their wasabi & spicy snacks...
SO Restaurant and "SO Sushi"
Contemporary Japanese Dining
cutting salmon on site...
Man Puku Tei stand
The one with the biggest line-up I must admit they had a very interesting menu...
I had the Udon noodles with Prawn tempura very nice...
Dragon's Tail was freshly made and ready to taste...
Preparing the Dragon's Tail and a close-up of the Prawn Tempura served on top of the Udon noddles
Hands on Sushi classes were part of the entertainment
Sushi in the making...
Made in Kyoto Japan
Use paper pipes only. All you have to do is to cut with your scissors, assemble the pipe pieces and you will have a space robot with movable joints
Fancy getting all dressed-up as a Geisha or a typical Japanese? Well if so, Hyper Japan was offering it and they took a picture as a nice souvenir
Interviewing some of the ladies dressed-up Japanese style...
Some more...
A real Japanese...
Some more...
Now that is a cool wig...
Fancy playing some video games?
Display of Japanese Art
Japanese comics...
Japanese crafts
Hello Kitty Mania...
Alternative millinery and hair candy
Now this is not real food - but miniature Japanese gadgets like real food
Cosplay Portrait ready to capture the moment...
Japanese fashion
Japanese Maid Cafe Experience
Located on the lower level you were able to enjoy all you can drink coffee or tea and some sweets served by the Japanese Maids
Make a wish for Japan
Japanese man writing in Japanese for all attendees
made a great souvenir
A Manga Drawing workshop so you can enter...
the Manga Drawing Competition
Japanese lady teaching how to do flowers from colourful napkins...
they looked amazing and not that difficult to make them...
Origami workshop for all...
Japanese crafts
Bought a nice pair of earrings very original
Karate demonstration
Sendai Tanabata Festival - Make a Wish for Japan
Many wrote messages to the people in Japan...
15th Japan Media Arts Festival screens
Eat-Japan Sushi Awards 2011
UK Sushi Roll Championship
Asuka KOBAYASHI
First ever female Japanese sushi chef to take part in the Eat-Japan Sushi Awards
Sushi Chef - Matsuri St. James
Precious Memories Roll
Precious Memories
A very creative roll with an amazing explosion of tastes
Asuka Kobayas talks about her award wining Precious Memories Roll
Tomokazu MATSUYA
Head Sushi Chef of SO Restaurant
He has been working as a professional chef since 1987
Creamy Roll
Tomokazu MATSUYA what is to be discovered inside his Creamy Roll
Silla BJERRUM
Executive Chef - Feng Sushi
Silla is a pioneering sushi chef who is dedicated to seasonality and sustainability.
Pity Silla was not around when I was so I was not able to capture a video of her...
Dham KODITUWAKKU
Head Chef - Chisou Restaurant
Dham learned the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, culture and style during his time living and working in Japan.
Seafood Garden Roll
Dham KODITUWAKKU and his Seafood Garden Roll
Thomas NAM
Head Chef of Moshi Moshi
Serving up some of the very best sushi in the UK while ensuring that the menu is environmentally friendly as well as delicious
Thomas NAM with Water Please! Roll
Voting Form
After tasting all nominated sushi rolls the voting ballots were to be placed inside the Voting Box
Congratulation Asuka KOBAYASHI
Up and coming female sushi chef, Asuka Kobayashi, of Matsuri St. James’s, won the first ever Eat-Japan SUSHI AWARDS 2011: UK Sushi Roll Championship, sponsored by Kikkoman and Tsuno Foods. Her creation, ‘Precious Memories’, received an overwhelming number of votes from the 1800 members of the public, who decided on their favourite after tasting the five nominated chefs’ sushi entries.
A real must when in the area for a reasonable price for "sushi on the go" plus many more Japanese goodies
Green Tea Brownies
Japanese sweets...
This is my type of stand...
If your sugar level was running low after so much sushi...
The Cosplay Awards
The participants...
More...
The judges & presenters...
Chris Eaton
Hi Wa Mata Noboru
Vocals by Abby Scott & Japanese children
Songwriter Chris Eaton composed Hi Wa Mata Noboru which translates into 'The Sun Will Rise Again' to inspire support for post-natural disaster Japan. Vocals are by Abby Scott and children
Natural Health & Beauty from Japan
Yaeyama Chlorella is a fresh water algae used by millions in Japan as a health food supplement. It’s remarkable nutritonal profile, containing virtually all the nutrients our bodies need for optimal health, has led nutritionists to call it “the perfect food”.
On site hair stylist...
Genki Shampoo & Conditioner
Angus Miyaji
In charge of a very interesting exposition about HOPE for Japan please see some pictures below
Graphics showing the intensity of the earthquake
Pictures and some objects from people at the time of the disaster
Height of Tsunami compared to the size of Buckingham Palace
'Yet I still dare to hope'...
Sakura is the natural flower of Japan which blooms in spring.
The aim of this project "Sakura Front" is to send a positive message to Japan from all around the world by wearing a Sakura brooch on every 11th of March
Kanon Wakeshima
Japan's most prodigious musical talent
Will for sure be there in 2012
Amazing blog post! See you at Hyper Japan next year!
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