SMARI: A smart way to return online purchases and rental products in Japan
I’m probably not alone in appreciating the benefits of online shopping, especially since the novel coronavirus pandemic made it potentially more dangerous to visit crowded…
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Yakitoring! Japanese grilled chicken skewers turn into rings you can wear
As some of our readers may recall, Japanese toy and capsule toy maker Kitan Club likes to make unusual rings in the shape of popular…
Chicken katsu brings jumbo heat in Japanese coffee house’s spicy twist
Komeda’s Coffee is a popular “Nagoya-style” coffee house and diner chain in Japan. While it may have made it’s name on especially sweet coffee and…
Bouncy chonk seal has Twitter spellbound by resting on way-too-small perch
Somehow, some way, seals have the fascinating ability to make themselves appear impossibly round sometimes, expanding and shriveling like an adorable balloon. That’s probably one…
Hokkaido zoo’s popular “animal gift envelopes” use ancient Japanese art of mizuhiki cordwork
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Japanese photog’s stunning photo “captures” the Milky Way, as well as over 352,000 likes
“I captured the Milky Way.” Such was the caption for a stunning photo in a Tweet that has garnered over 352,000 likes at the time…
Breathtaking night sky photo captures the spirit of Japan’s star festival
In Japan, many are coming off the celebration of Tanabata. Also known as the “Star Festival”, it takes place on the 7th day of the…
Swallows find the perfect spot for a nest at Japanese train station
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…
Shohei Ohtani Chosen as an MLB All-Star for the Second Straight Year
Among MLB’s most feared hitters and pitchers, Ohtani will appear in the July 19 game at DH ― and surprise no one if he pitches,…
Steam Bread Tokyo’s cheese omelette sandwich is an ooey-gooey fluffy delight
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…
Japanese sweet shop’s gorgeous dessert looks like a starry night sky
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…
Japanese Instagrammer creates fantasy world of life with a giant lop rabbit
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),…
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Do Pringles egg sandwich chips taste like Japanese egg sandwiches? [Review]
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…
Cut a peach with a rubber band? Former Japanese pro wrestler introduces a surprising lifehack
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…
Fashion and manga fans! Learn Japanese with hilarious songs by a popular Japanese band
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…