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…

Each frame of the manga is a product of scrupulous research by artist Satoru Noda, a Hokkaido native whose work received the 22nd Tezuka Osamu…

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…

One look at the Twitter account of 20-year-old artist Haru Otomi, and you’ll see that he’s not only a huge fan of cats, but drawing…

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…

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,…

Citizens of Japan work hard. Weekday jobs often run overtime, and rush-hour trains in the morning and evening are typically crowded with exhausted business people….

Matsumoto Castle (松本城, Matsumoto-jō) is one of the best-known of Japan’s historic castles, alongside Himeji Castle in Hyogo prefecture and Kumamoto Castle in Kyushu.   The castle is…

With the beginning of the Biden and Suga administrations, both the U.S.  and Japan are embarking on ambitious paths toward renewable energy and decarbonization. The…

Award winning author, Miri Yu will give a talk about her latest novel Tokyo Ueno Station at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan in Tokyo on…

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt our live, many stressed out residents are in need of some new entertainment. Instagrammer nowchimachan is helping followers relax by…

If Japan is the land of kitschy things you didn’t know you needed but somehow kind of want to have now, then Village Vanguard is…

Who can resist the soft, pillowy texture of a good cheesecake? Not me, that’s for sure. But even if you can fight the tempting pull…

Spring in Japan is a time when aromas of cherry blossom waft through the air. In recent years, the scent of sakura has come to…

You may remember Charmy (@shiba_charmy), an adorable shiba inu in Japan, for her collection of funny food-themed pet beds. If there was ever any question…