Hamster channels My Neighbor Totoro in falling in love with giant broccoli
It’s always a treat to see our pets take a warm liking to healthy snacks, but NyanKo Burger’s (@nekonodorei_22) hamster may have bitten off more…
Japan
You can forgive this cute pizza correction tape dispenser for being cheesy
As many foodies can surely appreciate, gooey melted cheese is one of the reasons to love pizza. Now, an idea inspired by a cheesy pizza…
Japanese hotel’s $1,100 Christmas cake is an all-edible jewel box full of surprises
For most people in Japan today, there are two types of food associated with Christmas. One of them is chicken, which usually means KFC, an…
The cutest fish sausage in Japan makes his adorable debut
The “tako wiener”, or octopus wiener, which are miniature sausages cut to resemble adorable little octopuses, are one of Japan’s many food delights. Whether packed…
Sandy beach meets cerulean sea in gorgeous cheesecake made by Japanese culinary creator
Even if you love the beach, it’s not always possible to go in person. Maybe you don’t have any beaches in your vicinity and don’t…
![[Recipe] This eggplant miso cheese casserole will make your taste buds sing](https://grapeejapan.com/wp-content/uploads/NabeRecipe-768x576.jpg)
[Recipe] This eggplant miso cheese casserole will make your taste buds sing
Nabe-san is a YouTuber who uses his experience as a chef to create simple and delicious recipes. On his YouTube channel なべのだいどころ “Nabe no Daikokoro,”…
Pokémon’s Piplup becomes gorgeous and delicious traditional Japanese amber sugar crystals
The traditional Japanese sweet kohakuto, usually translated as “amber sugar”, seems to be experiencing a bit of a revival in popularity these days. Their crystal-like…
Owner adorably recreates Shinjuku’s famous 3-D giant cat at home with their own kitty
Cat lovers in Japan were delighted when a giant 3-D and incredibly lifelike cat was installed at the 154.7 square meter digital rooftop ad space…
Steampunk hobbyist blows minds with handmade ancient fantasy tome that looks forbidden to open
Mikel Cresson (@mikel_cresson) is a member of Rusty Puppet, a collective of steampunk and fantasy enthusiasts who do everything from cosplay to board games. That…
150 feet of Shotime! Shohei Ohtani springs into action on giant video wall in Shinjuku Station
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels has been attracting a lot of attention as a two-way player the likes of which major league baseball…
Awesome Nintendo Switch table cabinet dock lets you feel like you’re in a Japanese arcade
As some video game enthusiasts who have visited Japan may know, Japanese arcade video game cabinets have gone through a different history than most other…
After leaving their sweet potatoes alone for a month, Twitter user finds they’ve turned into Lovecraftian monster
It’s always a good idea to keep your eye on your food. While that usually applies to what’s on your plate, Twitter user Idachankoba（@koba__ida）got a…
Japanese shrine-style doghouse crafted by temple carpenters is a whopping $150,000
For many dog owners, Man’s best friend feels like a household deity. While showering them with doggy treats is probably sufficient, those with some–well, a…
Japan has a service where shiba inu greet you at the airport
Typically, when you see a poster in your neighborhood with a dog on it, you can’t help but feel a pang of sadness as it’s…
Japanese sweet potato-flavored ice cream bars offer a rich and creamy preview of fall
PARM is a popular ice cream brand produced and sold by Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ever since its launch in 2005, these ice cream bars…