Kiyoshi Kobayashi, original voice actor for Lupin III’s Daisuke Jigen, passes away
Veteran voice actor 小林清志 Kiyoshi Kobayashi, known for his role as marksman 次元大介 Daisuke Jigen in the anime series based on Monkey Punch’s Lupin III…
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Celebrity couple delights fans with awesome Kiki’s Delivery Service maternity photo cosplay
Here at grape Japan, we’ve had a few opportunities to introduce cosplay and cosplay outfits inspired by Studio Ghibli’s films. For example, there was this…
Show off your Cardcaptor Sakura love with this stylish keychain lineup
Iconic hit anime Cardcaptor Sakura is teaming up with Japanese leather company “OJAGA DESIGN ” to celebrate its 25th anniversary! The first 6 items of…
Princess Mononoke celebrates 25th anniversary with awesome lineup of goods, including Yakul plushie
Released in 1997, Princess Mononoke remains one of Studio Ghibli’s classics. The deep storyline, unique characters, and beautifully drawn nature scenery gained instant popularity and…
Gamer’s World – NFTs: Crypto Greed or the Wave of the Future?
What are non-fungible tokens anyway? Join us for a deep look at some of the questions and reservations about NFTs in Japan’s gaming world. Daniel…
Giant 3D Akita dog leaps across 8 digital billboards above Tokyo’s Shibuya Station
Shibuya Station gets a new giant “pet” A giant Akita dog that recently appeared in Tokyo has been attracting attention online. We’re not talking about…
Japanese book details some of the world’s hardest origami models including 266-fold ‘winged qilin’
Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, is a craft practiced worldwide, and considering you only need some paper to get started, its popularity is…
Cosplaying mom’s amazing closet armory could be a real-life SPY×FAMILY situation
The life of an avid cosplayer often has some funny complications, with costumes and accessories from various anime, manga, and video games lying around the…
“Emperor of Anime Songs” Ichiro Mizuki reveals he had lung cancer surgery
Since his debut in 1968, Japanese singer, lyricist, composer, voice actor, and actor 水木一郎 Ichiro Mizuki has sung countless anisong (anime song) hits for classic…
Vtuber group NIJISANJI opens fan clubs for Hyakumantenbara Salome and five other Vtubers
VTuber and Virtual Liver group NIJISANJI, operated by ANYCOLOR, Inc., has opened new fan clubs for six of its virtual talents as part of its…
Nico Robin’s Devil Fruit from One Piece is now edible in Japan
In the world of long-running anime and manga hit One Piece, eating a Devil Fruit means gaining means gaining amazing powers, but at the cost…
Bring SPYxFAMILY to stylish life with these fashionable hats from the anime
Whether you are a fan of hit anime SPY x FAMILY or CA4LA stylish hats, these collaborative items are not to be missed. Take a…
An Idol Group’s Fight Through the Pandemic Is Now on Screen
Idol group Hinatazaka46’s new movie “Hope and Despair” documents the members as they try to keep their dreams alive through the dark days of COVID-19….
SPYxFAMILY and Japanese hot spring resort team up for special onsen mission
Hit anime SPYxFAMILY and onsen (traditional Japanese hot spring bath) resort chain Gokurakuyu has announced a special “holiday mission” collaboration project. Newly drawn illustrations made…
Carb-on-Carb Monster! FamilyMart teams up with Nissin on UFO Yakisoba Roll
If the Brits have their chip butty, Japan has its yakisoba pan. Perhaps the country’s most famous carb-on-carb creation, 焼きそばパン yakisobapan is just what you…