Papercraft artist makes awesome Gundam figure out of McDonald’s wrappings
Japanese Twitter user and papercraft artist Kasama (@KASAMASHINTARO) made a homemade figurine of an anime character, using the paper wraps of a McDonalds’ meal. The…
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Nara’s famous deer enjoy sea of sakura in breathtaking video
“This is what a real paradise looks like.” “So beautiful and breathtaking.” “Next spring, I’d love to go see this view. “ These are just…
GITS: SAC_2045 Motoko Kusanagi statue recreates the Major in all her kick-ass charm
The Major’s new look Major Motoko Kusanagi almost needs no introduction. The protagonist of internationally famous cyberpunk manga and anime franchise Ghost in the Shell…
YouTube perplexingly changes Japanese CG artist’s terrifying video to “made for kids”
Computer graphics and motion graphics designer Optie is well known in doujin music circles for his visual collaborations with musicians who often work in BMS…
Artist cooks up awesome idea for croquette bath bomb case that fries in your tub
There have been quite a few interesting food-themed bath salt ideas from Japan, including Colonel’s Recipe KFC-scented bath bombs. Japanese twitter user and creative artist…
Gundam-shaped tofu with golden curry paintable sauce released in Japan
Mobile Suit Gundam has an apparent infinite number of partners when it comes to collaborative creative releases. Just recently we’ve seen team ups between Gundam…
Security guard and cat locked in standoff have touching reunion after museum reopens
Just a few years ago, the Onomichi City Museum of Art in Hiroshima, Japan became a bit of a viral internet sensation–although not particularly for…
Super realistic Nissin Cup Noodle Model definitely needs more than 3 minutes
Nissin Cup Noodle is often the subject of some creative promotional campaigns, including Final Fantasy-inspired Ultima Weapon sporks and commercials that transform the cast of…
3D art bubbly kimono wearing shiba inu glasses are the cutest drinking buddies
Artistic glass and cup designer Goodglas Japan has gained quite the fanbase lately due to their creative bubbly 3D-art glasses, which use handmade blown double…
Spacey Ambient Japanese Music of the 1980s
My first introduction to the gentleness of Japanese music was from the SNES—AKA Super Famicom—game Pilot Wings. I don’t know if you remember, but in…
The sorcerer of straight lines: Rokkakudō DADA’s atmospheric art
There are no curves in the world of 六角堂DADA (Rokkakudō DADA). And yet, with only straight lines, the artist conjures up compositions which are at…
Inside Doraemon’s Museum: A visit to the Fujiko F Fujio Museum in Kawasaki City
Fujiko F Fujio is the pen name of the manga artists duo that brought to life one of Japan’s most beloved characters, Doraemon, the robot…
Kyoto pop icon and Harajuku fashion leader Asachill captured in photobook by M. Kato, influential J-pop artist photographer
Kyoto pop icon Asachill Some of our long-term grape Japan readers may recall model, singer, artist, Harajuku fashion leader and Kyoto pop icon Asachill. We…
Japanese illustrator reimagines Animal Crossing characters as cute anime girls
As most of our readers surely know, “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” is very popular these days. As reported by Business Insider, the game is Nintendo’s…
Get your hands on an environmentally friendly DIY daruma set
With entertainment just a click of a button away these days, it can be hard for us to connect with our more creative and traditional…