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A cat who loves tight spaces and wants to go to work with her human [manga]
We at Grape Japan have a healthy interest—*cough* obsession *cough*—with cats. What else would you expect from an online platform. We’ve covered underwear that can…
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Japanese consumers show signs of lockdown fatigue as the outbreak enters the fall [manga]
Japan continues to struggle to limit the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. As Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s prepares to step down, the number of daily…
Adorable Japanese flapjack octopus magnets want to stick around and keep you company
Whether you call them octopuses, octopi or octopodes, the Japanese flapjack octopus is one of the cutest cephalopods around. Now you can get one as…
Kenko Tokina’s retro cool camera instantly prints black-and-white photos on thermal paper
Embracing the retro look Instant cameras have been around for over 70 years now, and different formats have come and gone. Although many models are…
Japanese cat demonstrates how to appreciate a Zen garden
Zen gardens, known in Japanese as 枯山水 karesansui, create miniature landscapes out of strategically placed rocks, carefully pruned bushes, and gravel which is raked into…
Abandoned “endless temple road” tunnel in Japan is a chilling beauty
“Haikyo” is the Japanese word for “ruins”, but is often used in reference to the hobby of seeking out and exploring abandoned and sometimes even…
Nasu Kogen Rindo Lake Family Ranch pays tribute to classic anime “Heidi, Girl of the Alps”
Located three-and-a-half hours away from Tokyo, the lakeside leisure park area and family ranch at Nasu Kogen Rindo Lake is 300,000 square meters large and…
The fish that fought back: role-reversing cookie from cormorant fishing area goes viral
Sometimes, surprises come in small packages. A few days ago, Twitter user Tanabota banzai (@Ankosri) posted an unusual looking cookie along with a pamphlet from…
Isekai anime-inspired English textbook turned into light novel in Japan
Last year, Japanese public broadcaster delighted (and definitely surprised) anime fans and English learners alike by releasing a fantasy anime style English textbook simply titled…
Starbucks Japan’s syrupy “Daigaku Imo Frappuccino” uses a whole candied sweet potato
Sweet and sour sakura, chocolate chestnut, and jiggly butterscotch jelly are just some of the seasonal Frappuccino flavors Starbucks Japan has released over the years….
Japans’s popular cat-shaped cake gets miniature feline bites with “Chibineko Cheesecake”
Heart Bread Antique Bakery’s cat-shaped Neko Neko Shokupan (“neko” being the word for “cat” in Japanese, and “shokupan” being the word for fluffy, white bread)…
Cup Noodle and fittingly named U.F.O. yakisoba get approval as certified space food
Just a few months ago, popular Japanese convenience store fried chicken karaage-kun obtained approval as certified space food for those at the International Space Station….
Raise your Konosuba cred with this Aqua “Pause” T-shirt
The light novel manga and anime franchise KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! (or “Konosuba” for short) has enjoyed an enduring popularity. The anime…
Carry your gear in style with GITS SAC_2045 foldable crates and Tachikoma toolboxes
If you’re a fan of the latest animated series “Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045” and you have some gear you need to store or carry…
Burger King Japan offers all-you-can-eat “Super One Pound Beef Burgers”
Perhaps not to be outdone by Tokyo’s all-you-can-eat and drink KFC, Burger King Japan will be bringing back its all-you-can-eat service for a limited time….