How to Make Hina’s Egg Fried Rice with Pea Shoots in “Weathering with You”
Makoto Shinkai’s latest film “Weathering with You” is off to a strong start. According to movie news site Eiga.com, the film, about a high school…
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XLARGE Fêtes “Summer Wars” 10th Anniversary with Tees, Shirt & Hat, Virtual Tee for VRoid OZ
“Summer Wars” 10th anniversary celebrations On August 1, 2009, Mamoru Hosoda’s feature-length animated film “Summer Wars” was released in Japanese movie theaters. The film, about…
Japanese Voices: YuNi no All Night Nippon i – Episode 7
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
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[Updated] 34 Dead, 34 Injured at Kyoto Animation Studio Fire, Suspected Arsonist Apprehended
(Updated on July 22, 2019) Worst confirmed arson incident in postwar Japan On July 18th, around 10:30 am, black smoke began to billow out of…
Cute Plus Size Yukatas from Kimonomachi Available At Hankyu Summer Fes & Online Store
Wearing a yukata 浴衣, a casual unlined kimono made of cotton or synthetic fabric, is one of the joys of summer for many Japanese people….
Tokyo’s Record Streak of Overcast Weather May End As “Weathering with You” Releases
As many of our readers already may know, Makoto Shinkai’s “Weathering with You” will open in Japanese theaters on July 19th, 2019. The release of…
Recovering Through Interactive Art in Tohoku
Kirsty Bouwers for JAPAN Forward Tohoku has slowly been trying to get back on its feet since the triple disasters of March 11, 2011. With…
Japanese Voices: YuNi no All Night Nippon i – Episode 6
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
For The First Time, A Japanese Castle Is Offering Overnight Stays
If you’ve ever had fantasies of being a feudal lord in Japan and living the castle life, you may have your chance as Hirado Castle…
MGM Resorts Japan LLC’s Jason P. Hyland Explains His Vision For Integrated Resorts
IR in Japan Just about a year ago, Japan’s IR Implementation Bill was passed into law, opening the door to legalized casino gambling in Japan…
Japanese High Schoolers Pull Off Amazing Dance Routine To Aladdin’s “Friend Like Me”
As in many markets around the world, the live-action adaptation of the Disney classic Aladdin has proven to be a huge success here in Japan….
Japanese Voices: YuNi no All Night Nippon i – Episode 5
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
“V-Summer!” Virtual Summer Fest To Be World’s Largest Virtual Live Event, With 15 Acts
Virtual Youtubers, or Vtubers for short, are becoming an increasingly important presence in Japanese entertainment, music and media. As reported by virtual entertainment media site…
Feel The Beauty and Spirit of Japanese Women in Kimono at Miki Katoh’s Solo Exhibition
Miki Katoh is a Japanese artist who is truly dear to our hearts here at grape Japan. Her exquisite work “Auspicious Omens” graces the top…
AniEveX: Japan’s First Anime Song DJ Media Site Launches
With the growing international popularity of anime and anime songs, anime song DJ events have evolved from a minor subculture phenomenon to a more mainstream…