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…
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Japan is home to many unique crafts. Take the cuisine for example, artfully prepared with fresh, local ingredients to become some of the world’s best…
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Valentine’s Day in Japan may be unique, but like most of the world, chocolate is at the heart of this romantic holiday. Everywhere from department…
Why is this University Art Student’s One-Piece Trending?
Tokyo Tama Art University’s @sakamoto_entame’s creativity and flexible fashion views have Twitter users buzzing with one of her latest works. Check out some images she…
Japanese Embroidery Artist’s Exquisitely Detailed Clasp Purse Is Out of This World
On Christmas Eve, 1968, NASA’s Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell and Bill Anders had the privilege of being the first humans to behold…
The Tahitian Noni Cafe Reopens in Shinjuku, Now Offers Coffee and Drinks Charged with Cannabis Active Ingredient CBD
Tahitian Noni Cafe was already known as an oasis of relaxation in Tokyo’s busy Shinjuku district, offering drinks made with Morinda’s Tahitian noni juice in…
Offer Your Valentine Sakura Chocolates while Viewing Early-Blooming Sakura at Happo-En
For most people who enjoy cherry blossoms, the time to look forward to is late March and April. With the mild temperatures this winter, the…
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…
Gyu-Kaku’s Month-Long Half-Price Happy Meat Day Special
Did you know that some Japanese consider the 29th of every month ‘Meat Day?’ In Japanese, two is ‘ni’ and nine can be pronounced ‘ku’,…
3 Coins releases a new line of affordable One Piece-themed everyday items
3 Coins is a Japanese shop where you can expect everything to be pretty affordable, the name “3 Coins” after all, is a reference to…
Kit Kat’s cacao bean-shaped dessert melts to reveal a treat inside
If you happen to be a fan of Kit Kat and dessert, then Kit Kat Japan has cooked up something in their Chocolatory shops that…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: “Absolute Zero 4” Special Talk: Ikki Sawamura, You Yokoyama & Tsubasa Honda
Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. © Fuji Television Network, Inc. Drama series “Absolute Zero 4”…
Beans, Demons & Sushi Rolls: How Japanese Twitter Users Celebrated Setsubun 2020
What is Setsubun? February 3rd was Setsubun (節分) (meaning “seasonal division”) in Japan, a holiday marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring…
Original Stained Glass Style Visuals Revealed for Tokyo One Piece Tower’s 5th Anniversary
If you’re a One Piece fan with plans in Japan, you can’t make a visit to the nation’s capital city without stopping by the Tokyo…