Team of Japanese artisans revive traditional crafts with unique masks and face shields
The history of traditional crafts in Japan is not only rich, but can be seen and appreciated today thanks to the dedicated artisans who have…
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Pompompurin Cafe & at-home cafe: Harajuku’s kawaii cafe collaboration is here to stay
Some of our grape Japan readers will probably recognize the maid cafe chain at-home cafe (previously stylized as @home cafe) with two locations in Akihabara…
Color changing cherry blossom drinking glasses show full bloom sakura when filled
Japan’s celebrated sakura season is in full bloom, but as cherry blossom petals begin to flutter to the ground after a short but sweet appearance,…
Beautifully crafted and very limited Fuwafuwa Lorenz doll released to celebrate spring
Dolls are a major part of Japanese culture. For instance, anyone familiar with the country will easily recognize the hina ningyo 雛人形on display every year…
The petite series from interior design shop Francfranc will help you work more comfortably
Spring is a time of change. Many people feel rejuvenated as April marks the beginning of spring. As such, it’s only natural to redesign your…
Save water and space with this super-compact tank-type dishwasher from Thanko
Gadget vendor Thanko Co., Ltd. announced today that in June 2021, it will release a stylish black color model of their popular Lakua compact tank-type…
Japanese firm Refinverse Inc. expands operations of its upcycled fishing net nylon
Since 2019, Japanese company Refinverse Inc. has been recycling airbag fabric but mainly discarded fishing nets into a product line of nylon resin called REAMIDE….
Number one sweets souvenir Tokyo Banana Pikachu flavor turned into giant Pokémon huggy pillow
Tokyo Banana is often touted as Tokyo’s number one sweets souvenir, and it’s a rather easy boast to believe. The popular treat consists of banana…
DMM.com recruits SDG-conscious designers for high level 3D printed art and products
Japanese internet and e-commerce company DMM.com Ltd. is primarily known for their entertainment website, DMM.com, which allows users to purchase a number of goods, with…
Bandai’s new Gunpla Recycling Project aims to make reusable Gundam model kits
Referred to as Gunpla (a portmanteau of “Gundam” and “plastic model”), plastic Mobile Suit Gundam models have been a mainstay of Bandai’s contribution to the…
Cute cat ninjas dissolve into cappuccino drinks made with tea from the birthplace of matcha
Ueo Seika Ltd. 株式会社上尾製菓, a manufacturer of Japanese sweets established in the cradle of green tea, Uji-Tawaracho, in Kyoto Prefecture, has launched a new project…
Japanese maker releases Pocket Soap that lets kids have fun washing hands and destroying kawaii viruses
While safety countermeasures against the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) such as masks and social distancing have become a norm for many, it can…
Awesome green tea bags protect your cup with ninja, samurai, and other characters
Very few things are as calming and soul-centering as a nice hot cup of authentic green tea. But sometimes you may find yourself feeling as…
Traditional potters release adorable cat-themed chopsticks and rests to purr at your dinner table
No matter how much you might love your cat, our feline friends are not always the best companions to have join you at the dinner…
Adorable peeking hamster face and butt mugs make for a cheeky tea time
As many hamster lovers will tell you, the furry little critters are blessed with a total of four adorable cheeks as their charm point. Whether…