Celebrate Japanese Children’s Day with Barbapapa carp streamers you print at home
As we’ve introduced before at grape Japan, one of the customs practiced by many Japanese people in the days and weeks leading up to Children’s…
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Get your hands on a disease-fighting Amabie monster donut
Who knew that donuts could be the possible solution to fight off COVID-19? Since the outbreak of COVID-19, people have been trying out a variety…
Osaka hotel’s samurai helmet inspired cake gives you a sweet taste of feudal Japan
The feudal era of Japan might be long gone, but the influence of samurais is still visible in modern day Japan. From traditional armor fitted…
Japanese music venues struggling in pandemic launch live streaming festival Music Unity 2020
As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues, food and entertainment venues which depend on people gathering in a physical location have been struggling to make ends…
Drone Movie Contest 2020 winner pairs ninjas and drones in an impressive promotion video
Known for their stealth and speed, microdrones arguably share some of the abilities that ninjas were prized for. Taking a hint from this possible connection…
Japanese artist crafts mecha-inspired traditional oni demon masks
Japanese oddity retailer Village Vanguard has definitely tried their hand at eccentric masks before, including polygon animal heads and almost terrifyingly realistic anime masks. Now…
The best shoujo manga: Recommendations on what you should be reading in 2020
There are many excellent shoujo manga out there. Here are a few of my favorites I’d like to share with you. Skip Beat この投稿をInstagramで見る @mang.a2020がシェアした投稿…
Akita Maiko hold online dance parties for children during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 has put the world on hold. In Japan, many schools remain closed, as businesses and commerce slow down. However, the energy of young children…
Experience pottery classes in Omotesando at the studio of the best ceramic artist in Japan Taku Nakano
When you think of Tokyo, the word relaxing hardly comes to mind and most people always seem to be in a hurry. In Tokyo, places…
Introducing the Top 5 Beautiful Na no Hana Yellow Fields in Kanto Japan
Vividly yellow-painted elegant flowers can be seen from Mid-February to May across the Kanto area and the beautiful shades of yellow will fill your hearts…
Is this the same country? See how Tokyo transformed from the Showa Period to now
From Showa to Heisei and now, to Reiwa, Japan has suffered many changes and many have realized how the scenery gradually changes and became something…
Rent a Goldfish During Your Hotel Stay at the Shigakko Goldfish Festival
Giant goldfish are coming to light up the Hoshino Resort, Aomoriya as a part of the Shigakko Goldfish Festival from June 1 to August 31,…
This android Buddha will lead you to satori
Japan is a wondrous blend of old and new—a high-tech and simultaneously anachronistic society. In the middle of bustling metropolitan centers lie peaceful shrines and…
Kappa: a water imp among the cutlery and tableware of Kappabashi
Kappabashi-dori is the street in Asakusa that people come to when they want to buy cutlery and tableware in Tokyo. Living on Kappabashi-dori, I have…
Kochi’s Yosakoi Festival Wins Award for Best Hometown Event
Kochi’s Yosakoi Festival held from August 9 to August 12 each year has won the grand prize award of best Hometown Event 2020. The Furusato…