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Brave dog protects young owner from things that go bump in the dark [manga]
I was out shopping over the weekend, and I couldn’t help but notice that fall has all but officially begun. The weather is cooler, and…
Art
Artist captures the lives of tiny people with miniature life photo exhibition
Do you believe in the tiny people? You know, the ones who live secretly in walls and occasionally “borrow” stuff from us big people. The…
Stunning photography of beautiful garden in Kyoto draws comparisons to Studio Ghibli and Makoto Shinkai
Often billed as the traditional culture center of Japan, Kyoto is home to a plethora of beautiful temples, shrines, and especially gardens. One of the…
Traditional crafts made in Kyoto provide a beautiful glimpse into the aesthetic of Japan
Although Japan has more than its fair share of world-class destinations and scenic towns, none are quite as popular as Kyoto. The historic prefecture is…
Mystery delicious dish in Spirited Away scene finally revealed by key animator
One of the mysteries surrounding Studio Ghibli’s classic film Spirited Away has to do with the identity of the delicious-looking food in the scene where…
Studio Ghibli generously releases 400 images from its films free of charge, with more to come
In a move which surprised many in the anime community, Studio Ghibli announced on September 18th that it was making images from its films available…
Unfinished wool felt cat doll haunts Japanese Twitter user
Wool felt cat art seems to be a popular hobby nowadays in Japan, with creatively cute felt cat face frames and even a service that…
Illustrator Natsuya’s never-ending summer dreams of pools, popsicles, and aquamarine
Ahh, natsu (夏)… It means “summer” in Japanese, and also happens to be the first two syllables in the word natsukashii (懐かしい), which is “nostalgic.”…
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A cat who loves tight spaces and wants to go to work with her human [manga]
We at Grape Japan have a healthy interest—*cough* obsession *cough*—with cats. What else would you expect from an online platform. We’ve covered underwear that can…
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Japanese consumers show signs of lockdown fatigue as the outbreak enters the fall [manga]
Japan continues to struggle to limit the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. As Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s prepares to step down, the number of daily…
Isekai anime-inspired English textbook turned into light novel in Japan
Last year, Japanese public broadcaster delighted (and definitely surprised) anime fans and English learners alike by releasing a fantasy anime style English textbook simply titled…
Hajime no Ippo, Everlast, and Tokyo street fashion maker team up for boxing gear lineup
In a collaboration that makes a lot of sense, popular and long-running boxing anime and manga Hajime no Ippo will be teaming up with boxing…
My Neighbor Totoro as a delicious serving of soba noodles
Tororo soba is popular way to enjoy soba buckwheat noodles in Japan. The dish tops the noodles with tororo–a gooey white topping made from grated…
Artist creates brilliant 3-D CG model that looks exactly like a Studio Ghibli anime cel
Beloved animation giant Studio Ghibli, and particularly anime icon Hayao Miyazaki (who will be honored as the inaugural focal point of the new Academy Museum…
Artist crafts amazing miniature pop-up book dollhouse of Japanese demons
Yokai is the term for demons, sprites, ghosts, and all other supernatural apparitions of Japanese folklore. They can be neutral, malevolent, and sometimes even kind…