Stylish Japanese cream sodas, cafe fare and more await on the second floor at Kissa Nikai
Japanese Cream Sodas As part of the retro-revival trend in Japan which brings back or takes inspiration from food, fashion, design, and music of the…
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Delicious and refreshing cold ramen recipe is a must-try this summer
If you’ve ever visited Japan during summer or have experience eating at Japanese restaurants, you may already know about 冷やし中華 hiyashi chūka, the chilled Chinese…
Celebrity couple delights fans with awesome Kiki’s Delivery Service maternity photo cosplay
Here at grape Japan, we’ve had a few opportunities to introduce cosplay and cosplay outfits inspired by Studio Ghibli’s films. For example, there was this…
Woman’s fried chicken shopping mistake has Twitter in sympathetic stitches
Karaage, or Japanese-style fried chicken (there’s a slight difference between it and others, if you’re wondering) is an absolute foodie favorite in Japan. Whether it’s…
One photo that shows why the pros outweigh the cons in the Japanese countryside
In Japan, there are certain inconveniences to living in the countryside. Having restaurants and convenience stores that seem like they are around every corner in…
Payphones look like they’re in a giant plastic model sprue in toy-famous Japanese city
Although the number of payphones installed in Japan is decreasing due to the widespread use of smartphones, they can still be found. Payphones in Japan…
Overflowing otoro, uni and ikura sushi joins all-you-can-eat menu at Sushi Bar Fujiyama
Starting tomorrow, August 5th, 2022, the Sushi Bar Fujiyama branch in the Akihabara neighborhood of Tokyo is introducing a new dish called フジヤマこぼれ寿司 (fujiyama kobore-zushi…
New Japanese website lets you build or recreate the perfect cat–with over 200 million combinations
For cat lovers, the idea of recreating what already is the perfect cat–the one or ones they live with–doesn’t quite seem possible, but that doesn’t…
Thinking of taking a float to the beach? Japan Coast Guard warns about dangers in PSA videos
Summer is a popular time for leisure activities at sea. For many people, enjoying a cool dip in the sea on a hot day makes…
Giant taiyaki seatbelt cushions make Japan’s favorite fish-shaped pastry your driving buddy
Taiyaki are a definite fan favorite when it comes to Japanese street food sweets. The fish-shaped pastries (in particular, they are supposed to resemble a…
“Manly omurice” restaurant Egg Bomb offers omurice with fried chicken, other hearty combos
On August 3rd, 2022, Diamond Dining Corporation, a consolidated subsidiary of DD Holdings, Inc. opened the second branch of their customized omurice specialty restaurant 男のオムライス…
Rum and sake infused anko red bean paste brings a boozy kick to change the Japanese sweets game
Chocolate and alcohol have long been a beloved pairing for sweets and drink lovers alike. While enjoyed separately, there’s something about a biting into a…
How to make the perfect negitoro sushi tuna rolls without a rolling mat
Makisu is a rolling mat tool used to roll sushi when making maki sushi rolls. It is very convenient if you have it at home…
Show off your Cardcaptor Sakura love with this stylish keychain lineup
Iconic hit anime Cardcaptor Sakura is teaming up with Japanese leather company “OJAGA DESIGN ” to celebrate its 25th anniversary! The first 6 items of…
Princess Mononoke celebrates 25th anniversary with awesome lineup of goods, including Yakul plushie
Released in 1997, Princess Mononoke remains one of Studio Ghibli’s classics. The deep storyline, unique characters, and beautifully drawn nature scenery gained instant popularity and…