Japan’s pets: like children, but quieter, cheaper and fluffier
Japan is the only country in the world in which pets outnumber children. The number of cats and dogs in Japan first surpassed the number…
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Cut out Baumkuchen cakes feature lovestruck pandas for Valentine’s Day
Katanukiya is a cake shop based in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping district that does something quite unique when it comes to their products. They specialize in…
Naruto / Boruto online pop-up shop yields a bounty of cool merchandise fans will love
Chara-ani (read as kyara-ani) is a Japanese e-commerce website that specializes in the production of manga, anime, and other Japanese pop culture merchandise. To cater…
Quirky new key holders have open-mouthed animals holding your keys for you
Japanese variety store Village Vanguard is known for quirky products that add a cute or weird twist to something functional (think: pastel ice cream shaped…
Keanu Reeves as Johnny Silverhand from Cyberpunk 2077 gets his own Nendoroid
The action role-playing game Cyberpunk 2077 was undoubtedly the most anticipated video game of 2020. Even before it was announced that Keanu Reeves would be…
Artist summarizes everybody’s feelings about 2020 in ukiyo-e style illustrations
Needless to say, 2020 is a year that many of us won’t forget for a while. The pandemic reared its ugly head causing things like…
A letter from my former self: a Twitter user makes some surprising changes growing up
Every child imagines what they will be when they grew up. Hell…some of us are still wandering today. Of course, the common answers are often…
“Almost twenty!” 290,000 people laughed at what happened at this convenience store
Turning twenty is a big deal in Japan. The age marks the transition from childhood to adulthood and is celebrated with a coming-of-age ceremony hosted…
Google Earth (and Street View) helps users reconnect briefly with lost loved ones
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many find themselves unable to meet friends or family despite the holidays. For some, it’s just too risky currently to go…
During the pandemic, don’t forget this “bird soap” when you wash your hands
During COVID-19, you simply can’t forget to wash our hands. It’s dangerous, after all. Maybe some unique hand soap might make it easier to remember?…
This babysitter cat has his paws full
Being a parent is tough—it’s a full-time job without a doubt. As every parent knows, you have to keep a watchful eye on your child,…
Moomin x Syrup Collaboration: New kawaii spring collection now on sale
Felissimo’s Fashion brand Syrup (シロップ/Shiropppu) has announced a new spring collection in collaboration with the beloved characters of Tove Jansson’s book, the Moomins. © PR…
Gekkan Geinin: The First Monthly Entertainer Photo Exhibition now at Shibuya Parco
Shibuya Parco is a shopping center full of unique and fun things to do, with a young, hip vibe. We’ve covered it before on grape Japan….
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This Japanese Cat Knows What Halfsies Means [manga]
Twitter user AKR (@bou128) took in a kitten from a veterinary clinic and named his new black cat Ron. 今日はコロリンコロリンしている#日めくりコタツ pic.twitter.com/B8KsDB2fi8 — AKR (@bou128) November…
Beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay artist’s viral Tweet brings brisk business
Honed through generations of mastery, the techniques used in traditional Japanese crafts are nothing short of complex. They often require delicate handiwork and utmost precision…