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Shogun Ramen and Bar are offering 20% off for students: a must try!

Shogun Ramen and Bar are offering 20% off for students: a must try!

Shogun are serving up some of the most authentic Japanese food in Manchester, with no better way to try it than 20% off on Tuesdays
Lucky Cat’s sake masterclass: a taste of Japan on King Street

Lucky Cat’s sake masterclass: a taste of Japan on King Street

Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsey are hosting a Sake Masterclass boasting a range of sakes paired excellently with Japanese-inspired small plates, and a delve into the unique drink
A hand-picked selection of places to eat and drink in Manchester

A hand-picked selection of places to eat and drink in Manchester

The Food and Drink writers share our favourite spots to eat and drink in Manchester, all approved by this bunch of foodies
Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirror Rooms – genius or pretentious?

Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirror Rooms – genius or pretentious?

Ahead of Yayoi Kusama’s upcoming exhibition at Manchester International Festival, we were invited to view her iconic Infinity Mirror Rooms at TATE Modern – but was it worth the visit?
George Takei is pledging allegiance at Charing Cross Theatre

George Takei is pledging allegiance at Charing Cross Theatre

George Takei’s Allegiance, a musical inspired by Takei’s life, is running at Charing Cross Theatre – with Takei and Telly Leung reprising their roles from the original San Diego and Broadway productions
Zumuku: Fresh and authentic sushi in Didsbury

Zumuku: Fresh and authentic sushi in Didsbury

Mancunion reviewer Asha checks out Zumuku, the must-know spot on Lapwing Lane, Didsbury, for fresh and authentic sushi.
INTERNATIONAL FILM: Japanese New Wave – An introduction

INTERNATIONAL FILM: Japanese New Wave – An introduction

Exploring the facets and films that made up the Japanese New Wave, Jason Fox introduces one of the most exciting movements of cinematic history
Review: Before the Coffee Gets Cold

Review: Before the Coffee Gets Cold

Maisie Scott reviews Before the Coffee Gets Cold and the novel’s depiction of time travel and the modern coffee shop
To Sushi or Not to Sushi – There is no question

To Sushi or Not to Sushi – There is no question

Contributor Dominic Fung gives you a detailed tour of Manchester’s sushi offerings comparing the menus of Samsi, Umezushi, Sushi Marvel and Yuzu
Review: Grimmfest “Japanese Horror” Double Bill

Review: Grimmfest “Japanese Horror” Double Bill

Grimmfest’s double-bill of Japanese horror films Ringu and Battle Royale at The Plaza in Stockport

Review: W. H. Lung supermarket and Tai Pan restaurant

An insight into a world beyond Sainsbury’s

Feminism and Japanese fashion

The fashion industry is often seen to sexualise women’s bodies but does this translate across continents?

Cottonopolis

‘The sun in Manchester is very slowly rising in the east’, says our reviewer of new Asian eatery, Cottonopolis

Japanese government cuts swathes of university departments

A Japanese minister has called for universities to teach subjects that “better meet society’s needs,” resulting in institutions closing or severely cutting humanities, social science and law departments

Review: Umami

Co-editor Ellie Gibbs visits Oxford Road’s Japanese restaurant, Umami