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Only open for one week a year: extra special cherry blossom festival at the Osaka Mint.

I was absolutely honoured to design a tattoo for Paige, a long-time customer and supporter of Cakes with Faces.

Puns are awesome! A cute bumblebee drawing, just for fun.

Video from Sakurajima, an active volcano in Kyushu, Japan! Perfect day trip from Fukuoka.

Some people have been asking if I have a Patreon – so here’s how you can support Cakes with Faces if you like my artwork and videos.

Pattern inspired by Japanese inari shrines, with kitsune fox statues and red tori gates.

Day trip from Fukuoka to Dazaifu and Yanagawa, exploring Japanese shrines and a relaxing punting boat trip.

Come and see us at MCM London Comic Con at London ExCel on 26-28 October 2018.

Trying out Akiba Catcher, a website where you can play real Japanese UFO catchers online.

Original skater dresses from Cakes with Faces – all available in UK size 6 to 20.

My favourite graphic artists and inspiration – all cute and colourful! And why I’ve come to believe lowbrow art and design is a lot more valuable than it’s given credit for.

Things to do at the seaside in Fukuoka, at Momochi Seaside Park & Uminonakamichi, with links to maps & websites in English.

Come & see Cakes with Faces at MCM Manchester Comic Con on 28-29 July 2018 at Manchester Central.

Cute leggings with a kawaii ghost pattern!

My #FemaleFounder interview for the #SheMeansBusiness campaign to support female entrepreneurs and business owners.

How I’m Learning Japanese I’ve been learning Japanese on and off for several years – mainly so I can communicate and understand more when I’m in Japan. I’d love to be able to read everything, and talk to people properly without resorting to “sumimasen – nihongo ga jouzu ja arimasen” (sorry, I’m not good at Japanese!) when I don’t understand

My ultimate list of vegetarian restaurants in Tokyo! Actually, this is a list of vegetarian-friendly restaurants that also serve meat, which are a lot harder to find. As a vegetarian travelling with meat-eaters, I need restaurants that cater for both of us, which is difficult in Japan. I’ve found that 100% vegetarian or vegan restaurants are quite easy to find – there are

Round-up video of funny and strange gachapon capsule toys from Japan.

Join us for Sushi Saturday in my sushi making video! See how to make a sushi feast at home: hosomaki, futomaki, nigiri, edamame and gyoza (fish and vegetarian/vegan).

Cute graphic art for plant ladies and monstera collectors!