Blog & News

During the current situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus), the online shop is open and orders are being despatched every day as usual.

The Japan travel guidebooks are here! Here's a look back at the process, from when I first had the idea.

New shipping rates for the USA, effective from 30th June 2020.

Changes to the JR Pass and travelling on the bullet train (shinkansen), as well as a new smoking ban in Japan.

Cute fabric for making face masks at home (limited supply available).

Cute and punny artwork: ありがとう!

A new drawing in my Bakery Motivation series of wisdom from the bakery.

Thank you to everyone who supported the Kickstarter for my Japan travel guide book!

One of my new favourite facts!

The Amabie (アマビエ) is a monster from Japanese folklore. If you draw an Amabie & show it to everyone, it helps stop an epidemic.

I've written a Japan travel guide book! You can get a copy by pledging on Kickstarter (running until 2nd April 2020).

Exciting news: I'm a published artist/author! My books are out in March 2020 - pre-order them now...

Come and see us at MCM London Comic Con on 10-12 July 2020 at ExCel.

I'm switching to recyclable packaging! Here are the options I looked at and what I found out in my research.

A look back at #Japanuary, my Instagram challenge about Japan. How it went, my thoughts and what I learnt.

Join in with #Japanuary! Post a pic each day and share what you love about Japan. A Japan-themed Instagram challenge from Cakes with Faces for January 2020.

We’re nominated for a NEO Award 2019! Thank you to everyone who voted for us! The winners will be announced in Neo Magazine issue 196, on sale on 23rd January 2019. NEO Awards 2019 The NEO Awards recognise people’s favourite anime, manga, asian movies, music, games and pop culture. The awards are sponsored by Japan Journeys. And the winners are

Christmas gift ideas for people who like ancient Egypt.

Animal-themed gifts for your friends and family! Fun designs for featuring pets and wild animals.

Christmas gift ideas for fans of Japanese culture or anyone planning a trip to Tokyo!