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Hyper Japan 2014 is coming! Indulge in your J-Love this weekend 25-27 July

If you're a fan of Japanese food, fashion, art, books, film, music, pottery, video games, technology or culture, or interested in visiting the land of the rising sun for yourself, Hyper Japan is the event for you. Starting next Friday and on till Sunday at Earls Court, it's a huge showcase of all things Japanese, but with a definite slant towards to popular culture, although traditional Japan is well represented too .   Each year is bigger and better - you can attend the Sushi Awards  and the Sake Experience , sing along to a J-Pop concert  , and even watch a bunraku puppet opera starring the legendary Vocaloid. There are also smaller events running each day where you can learn to make sushi, watch a sword fight, see geisha dance, try calligraphy or origami, or download new video games for your DS . You cam also stuff yourself silly with all the gorgeous food on offer, and load up on all things kawaii  at Hyper Kawaii or uniquely Japan at the Hyper ...

#Noodlebook Launch

© Tim Anderson Last month, I held a book launch for  Noodle!  at the Drapers Arms in Islington.  It was an amazing night, and I was surrounded by so many lovely people, that I wanted to share some photos and say thank you to everyone who made it such a success. The Drapers Arms - the beautiful venue © Ozzy Beck / Karohemd Photography © pp gettins / Gettins Images Let Thohk Sohn - Burmese Rainbow Salad © Ozzy Beck /  Karohemd Photography © Martin Stirrup Food Urchin as barman © Uyen Luu Gary Fenn ( Big Spud ), Kavita Favelle ( Kavey Eats ), Catherine Phipps , and James Ramsden © Ozzy Beck /  Karohemd Photography Bombay Mix Shots © pp gettins /  Gettins Images Jason from Feast to the World and me ©  Uyen Luu © Ozzy Beck /  Karohemd Photography Chef Tim Anderson and me with our lovely Laimon Fresh Matcha from Japan Centre Mini Ramen Burgers and Bombay Mix Shots Edd Kim...