It’s not that uncommon to find a bird’s nest nearby or even inside of train stations in Japan. Usually busy with commuters, they make for…

Sometimes life, especially in the work place, can really feel like a trying boss battle in a video game, with just getting through the day…

If you’re into Japan and follow food trends, you’ve probably heard how amazing Japanese egg sandwiches can be. We’ve already introduced several excellent examples, from…

If the Brits have their chip butty, Japan has its yakisoba pan. Perhaps the country’s most famous carb-on-carb creation, 焼きそばパン yakisobapan is just what you…

Every year on July 7th, Japanese people celebrate 七夕 tanabata, or Star Festival (Qixi Festival in China). Legend has it that on this one day…

On a clear summer’s day, the scenery found deep in the Japanese countryside can make for some fantastic photography, with some shots that might make…

With their long ears and beady eyes, rabbits continue to be popular on social media for their cuteness. We’d like to introduce たくみ Takumi (takumi_mokke),…

If you have a favorite outfit, chances are you’ll feel good wearing it outside. However, that happy mood you’re in can easily be spoiled by…

For a bus or truck driver, lunchtime or late night meal breaks on a busy schedule or long haul often mean chowing down from your…

Takeshi Takeshima has somewhat of a tough appearance, but just like the ex-yakuza Tatsu from The Way of the Househusband whom he emulates, he really…

Here at grape Japan, we’re always interested and sometimes bemused to see the amazing variety of flavors that Pringles comes up with for the Japanese…

On July 7th, 2022, manga artist 高橋和希 Kazuki Takahashi, creator of the popular manga 遊☆戯☆王 Yu-Gi-Oh! was found dead. He was 60 years old. According…

Cthulhu, the abominable Great Old One at the center of H.P. Lovecraft’s cosmically horrifying Cthulhu mythos, is a terror so great that his mere presence…

Peaches are in season in summer. In Japan, you’ll find shops selling everything from cakes and frozen drinks to ice cream featuring peaches at this…

Have you ever thought “I want to learn Japanese by singing”? I’ll introduce two super hilarious and cool Japanese songs to you and their official…