If Final Fantasy 7’s Midgar exists, it may just be in Saitama, Japan
The Mako reactor-powered city of Midgar in FF7 remains one of the most iconic and endearing opening settings in a game to Final Fantasy 7…
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Japanese artist’s Super Mario sushi platter is the ultimate Nintendo fan treat
Many of talented Japanese clay artist and YouTuber Nendozaiker SNAIL (@nendo_snail)’s amazing works take inspiration from popular video game characters, as seen with this Pokémon…
Japanese entertainment unit YUSASOBA combines soba making and DJ performance
YUSASOBA YUSASOBA has been performing throughout Japan since 2014, hoping to bring more of Japan’s soba culture to the world with the music they play….
These cute Doraemon sakura handkerchiefs are perfect for the spring season!
If you are eager for the sakura season, you are not alone! As it turns out, everyone’s favourite robot cat from the future – Doraemon…
Studio Chizu Unveils Teaser Trailer for Mamoru Hosoda’s New Film, “BELLE”
Today, we were given the first look at Mamoru Hosoda’s upcoming film, BELLE (in Japanese: 『竜とそばかすの姫』Ryū to sobakasu no hime), with a 30-second teaser. Following…
30th anniversary exhibition for Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water comes to Osaka
About Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water Despite a relatively short run, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (「不思議の海のナディア」/ Fushigi no umi no Nadia) was…
Sapporo Snow Festival and Snow Craft Festival moved online for the first time in 70 Years
One of the most awaited winter events in Japan is the Sapporo Snow Festival (札幌雪祭り/Sapporo Yuki Matsuri) in the Hokkaido Prefecture. The event takes place…
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Introduction to NieR Re[in]carnation, Releasing on February 18!
As the 4th Anniversary of NieR:Automata approaches on February 23, we have an entirely new installation into the NieR franchise to look forward to: NieR…
Running time for final Evangelion film revealed, set to be longest of all Evangelion films
After multiple postponements to the release of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, longtime fans of the series have been waiting on the edge of…
Alice Hirose exclusive interview Winter 2021 from “Familiar Wife”
Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. Alice Hirose, the star of Fuji TV’s Thursday night drama…
Enjoy early sakura blooms with AR-enabled “Neo Hanami” by Morinaga and Flowers by Naked
Japanese digital art collective Naked are known for their impressive projection mapping and interactive events, but they are perhaps most famous for their flower-themed works,…
Singing Songs of Rebellion: Meet 7 of Japan’s Alternative Idols
Creatively unique or offensively different? No matter how you see them, these groups are constantly changing what it means to be a modern-day idol in…
Studio Ghibli fan floored by wife’s handmade amazing Ghibli Valentine’s cookies
The charming characters and worlds created by beloved animation Studio Ghibli seem like they would almost perfectly translate into the world of sweets, and @chiii_ida06…
Become your favorite Gundam with Bandai’s new shirt, boxer, and socks Mobile Suit sets
With giant Gundam tofu heads, https://grapeejapan.com/158828, and a new high-priced model made from “Gundarium alloy“, it’s been quite easy for fans of Mobile Suit Gundam…
Japanese grandma is moved by her first VR experience
Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that allows you to experience a virtual space by wearing special goggles. As this technology is continuously improved upon,…