UK Museum sets up Hinamatsuri dolls to celebrate the Japanese Festival
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery has put up two sets of Hinamatsuri dolls in celebration of the Japanese festival. The display, which is sponsored by…
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Test your Japanese woodcutting skills at this workshop in Leeds, UK
Try out your hand at making Japanese artwork by taking part in this woodcut printing course that is going ahead on February 23rd, March 10th…
Extreme Isolation in Japan: Hikikomori Shut-Ins and Kodokushi Solitary Deaths
Japan is a group-oriented society where harmony and consensus are vital. Despite an emphasis on the group, the number of residents suffering from extreme isolation…
Ninjas on the Court: The Fantastic Freestyle Basketball Performance of Ninja Skill Ballerz
Freestyle basketball performance group Ninja Skill Ballerz created a sensation in 2008 with their first video “Ninja x Basketball?” demonstrating the high skill level of…
Experience a three dimensional mandala at Kyōto’s Tōji Temple
Established in 794 by Emperor Kammu, Tōji temple along with Sai-ji temple were the only two temples permitted by the emperor to stand within the…
Nearby Train Crossing Gives Aichi’s Daibutsu The Title Of Most Stylish Great Buddha In Japan
Built in 1954, the 18m tall Great Buddha (daibutsu) statue in Konan, Aichi prefecture is already a well sought out attraction for those visiting the…
Premium Ballpoint And Fountain Pens Inspired By Japanese Folklore And Fairy Tales
Whether it be for their sturdiness, smooth and clean writing, or sleek looks, fountain pens are becoming a well sought after souvenir for travelers in…
Student Designs Bicycle Using Traditional Japanese Interlocking Woodwork
Kigumi is a traditional Japanese craft of that interlocks wooden joints. The intricate type of carpentry uses no nails, screws, or glue and often produces…
Discover The Creativity And Variety of Japanese Masks at The 8th Tokyo Mask Festival
From Noh masks, traditional fox masks and devil masks to contemporary mask creations like realistic animal masks and kigurumi masks, not to mention masked idols,…
Roland’s TAIKO-1 Is The World’s First Consumer Model Electronic Taiko Drum
In 2017, drum and Japanese music enthusiasts were excited to learn that electronic instrument maker Roland had teamed up with internationally renowned taiko performance art…
Photographer’s Stunning Pictures Of Snow Blanketed Kyoto Will Spirit You Away
Talented photographer wasabitool (Twitter, Instagram) takes absolutely gorgeous pictures of landscapes in Japan, and one glance at his latest work will show that these beautiful…
Japanese Artist Depicts Strength Of Para Athletes Through Beautiful Ink Samurai Portraits
An effort to popularize para-sports in Japan titled the Para Plus Project has recently launched in Japan. The project depicts para-athletes and the world of…
Meikyoku Kissaten Lion: The Shibuya Cafe Where Talking Is Banned And Classical Music Is Celebrated
What if I told you there’s a café in Shibuya where speaking is forbidden? No soy lattes, no tapioca drinks, no frappuccinos. Instead, you get…
Time-Lapse Video of Giant Buddha Against The Backdrop of The Setting Sun Is Awe-Inspiring
As previously introduced on grape Japan, the Ushiku Buddha 牛久大仏 (Ushiku Daibutsu) in Ibaraki Prefecture is a massive structure which can be seen from miles…
Tokyo’s New Ninja Hotel Rooms Are Supervised By Japan’s Ninja Council
You may have noticed a recent spike in businesses in Japan using the appeal of ninja to attract foreign visitors, including a ninja bar that…