enCulturate

enCulturate Boutique tours to to Japan and Thailand focusing on the aesthetic and sensory experiences that help

enCulturate was conceived in 1999 when, while living overseas, I began exploring, moving out of my normal comfort zone and interacting with friends, colleagues and family and gaining respect and empathy for the people and culture around me. I loved sharing these experiences and moments with friends and colleagues and in 2016 I established EnCulturate to help me share them more widely. It is part T

ravel Agent, part Tour Agent, part Creative Education hub. We are dedicated to providing you with an experience that will come to be part of who you are as a global citizen. We accompany small groups of people on flexible tours exploring these amazing places and enjoying a variety of cultural experiences. From streetside stalls and izakayas to banana leaf packaging and Japanese calligraphy, we provide these fascinating experiences in our everyday exploration of these wonderful cities and in activities designed to delight and inform.

For the architecture fans 🤓
04/02/2023

For the architecture fans 🤓

From the country with the most laureates of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, seven unique Tokyo temples (Buddhist, Shinto and Christian).

Tsukiji 🤗
17/06/2022

Tsukiji 🤗

Tokyo Fish Market, 1964

Might need to enrol in something 🤔😂
21/05/2022

Might need to enrol in something 🤔😂

🔔 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN 🔔 Want to study in Japan in 2023? 🎌🎓 Apply now for the undergraduate and post-graduate categories of the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships. Both categories are open until Wed 25 May 2022.
Details ➡ https://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/education_mext_scholarship_en.html

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13/04/2022

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Omurice is Japan’s take on the classic French omelette. We look into its origins, history, varieties and why it's such a beloved comfort food dish.

😳😂
01/02/2022

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Honest marketing doesn’t always mean easy to understand.

Happy New Year 🥳
01/01/2022

Happy New Year 🥳

The European Art Nouveau aesthetic found its way onto Japanese New Year's postcards via a group of Japanese artists who attended the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris. http://ow.ly/WgoO50Hlaww

Missing this 😍🤗😔
11/11/2021

Missing this 😍🤗😔

来年の商売繁盛を願い、田無神社の酉の市にて、清水屋さんの熊手を購入しました🙏
Went to Torinoichi fair to buy Kumade, a decorated lucky charm which will bring good fortune and business prosperity in the next year🙏
#酉の市 #熊手 #清水屋

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01/11/2021

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Flowers being prepared for export to Japan in 1992.

NAA: A6135, K28/10/92/13

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25/10/2021

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Join us for a Facebook live stream from the 'samurai road', the Nakasendo, at 1pm AEDT on Tue 26 Oct! The Nakasendo is an ancient highway that once connected Edo (now Tokyo) and Kyoto during samurai times. We'll show you two well-preserved historical post towns, the communities there and traditional local crafts.

❄️😍
18/10/2021

❄️😍

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26/09/2021

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A poster designed by Hirokatsu Hijukata for a Japanese exhibition of paper dresses in 1967. http://ow.ly/UKAG50GeQjZ

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18/09/2021

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So many fun trips trying to get a top deck seat to be able to see how fast we were going 🤗
13/09/2021

So many fun trips trying to get a top deck seat to be able to see how fast we were going 🤗

An escalator ride like no other.

Just in case you are travelling south 🙂
03/09/2021

Just in case you are travelling south 🙂

The Blooming Art Exhibition has opened today at , this year it’s influenced by Japan

The exhibition is in until Sunday, go check it out!

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31/08/2021

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All you need are some basic Japanese ingredients and a dash of patience to faithfully recreate your favorite dishes from across the country at home.

Looking forward to night time walks again 🤗
24/08/2021

Looking forward to night time walks again 🤗

Thank you to Aaron McPolin Photography for this superb night time shot. Tokyo changes so much depending on the time of day or night that you are wandering and it has been fun working out where Aaron went when he did his night time hike. This one I am guessing is Betendo Shrine in Ueno :)

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18/08/2021

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21/06/2021

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Ukiyo-e meets wagyu in this culturally culinary crossover.

For those who are into this style 👍
10/06/2021

For those who are into this style 👍

Are you a foreign manga artist who dreams of having your work recognized in Japan? The (日本国際漫画賞 / Japan International Manga Award), now in its 15th year and sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, is accepting applications until July 8th 2021! See the link for details: https://www.manga-award.mofa.go.jp/index_e.html

For the less adventurous traveller or the vegetarian when there's nothing else available 🤔😂
02/06/2021

For the less adventurous traveller or the vegetarian when there's nothing else available 🤔😂

Kappa Sushi is revitalizing its sushi...starting with its rice!

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11/05/2021

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A well-cleaned floor shines pika pika, while a light, fluffy futon is fuwa fuwa. Japanese onomatopoeia is one of the language’s most intriguing features, with many linguistic discoveries to be made.

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28/03/2021

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Visitors ride boats to view blooming cherry blossoms at Chidorigafuchi Park in Tokyo on Saturday.

🧐
31/01/2021

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33% of annual food loss occurs before the produce even reaches kitchens.

While we can't travel 🤤
27/01/2021

While we can't travel 🤤

Whether it be for katsu chicken, a bento box or sushi, there are plenty of Japanese restaurants open for lunch in Subiaco.

🤤😍
21/01/2021

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What a great opportunity to enjoy making new friends while learning the art of making yummy gyoza from a professional Japanese chef and then enjoying your creations with a nice cold beer! Everyone welcome. Members and Non-Members price available. Bookings essential.

Gorgeous 😍
28/12/2020

Gorgeous 😍

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06/12/2020

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We see tactile paving slabs all over the world today, but how often have we thought about their design? Senior design curator Brendan Cormier walks us throug...

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enCulturate was conceived in 1999 when, while living overseas, I began exploring, moving out of my normal comfort zone and interacting with friends, colleagues and family and gaining respect and empathy for the people and cultures around me. I loved sharing these experiences and moments with friends and colleagues and in 2016 I established enCulturate to help me share them more widely. It is part Travel Agent, part Tour Agent, part networking, part Creative Education hub. We are dedicated to providing you with an experience that will come to be part of who you are as a global citizen. We accompany small groups of people on flexible tours exploring these amazing places and enjoying a variety of cultural experiences. From street side stalls and izakayas to the most modern materials libraries in the world and Japanese calligraphy, we provide these fascinating experiences in our everyday exploration of these wonderful cities and in activities designed to delight and inform.