“This is love.” Grandmother’s handmade “present” warms hearts online
Japanese mother Kiyo (@kiyomura_2525) was recently presented with a gift from her own mother to give to her daughter. She may very well consider the…
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When non-Japanese people see the “oden” emoji: “That’s what they see?” “I loled”
Emojis, the convenient pictograms populating cellphone and smartphone keyboards around the world, originated in Japan. Written 絵文字, emoji literally means “picture letter.” For example, here…
This is confusing! To all appearances, they’re rice ball packages but something’s wrong
As many grape Japan readers probably know, Japanese convenience stores sell a wide variety of おにぎり onigiri rice balls. TikTok user and sweets lover gi_sk_cake…
Man’s “embarrassing misperception” at Uniqlo: He thought someone was in line at the register…
Here is a slightly embarrassing episode from Twitter user 町ル田 Machiruda (@81swift) when he visited his local Uniqlo. He headed to the self-checkout counter to…
Need a berry twist on your breakfast? Japan’s new strawberry sugar uses some of the tastiest in the country
While there’s no denying the appeal of a hearty breakfast, a serving of sweets in the morning can sometimes be the most delicious way to…
Earn tasty Stella Stars with these Spy x Family snacks
The manga series Spy x Family, written and illustrated by Tatsuya Endo, is having its moment in the limelight as its popularity, buoyed by its…
Japan’s one-person ramen hot pot is a game-changer for instant noodle lovers
Akihabara-based retailer Thanko has a knack for crafting quirky but convenient goods meant to match a solo lifestyle. In recent years they’ve released a “secret…
Owner says “Nope” to what his dog did when his mom was getting ready to go home
There’s a common story among pet owners preparing for a trip that their pets like to hide in an open space of their unfolded suitcase…
Nissin’s new idea pleases both fans of ice cream and instant ramen but not how you might think
The ubiquitous Japanese instant noodle brand Nissin has been having a lot of fun through their Twitter account these days in proposing whimsical lid holder…
Baby who can’t crawl has a way of moving that’s just too strong
Monitoring the growth and development of a young child can be quite stressful, especially making sure they hit certain checkmarks you have them scheduled for….
Nagasaki charms with cutest bus stops that have been a healing spot for over 30 years
After Twitter stumbled upon the most terrifying bus stop in Japan a couple of weeks ago, it would seem a more cheerful palate cleanser might…
Win cool jacket with “acceleration skill” in BOSS coffee collab with “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby”
Beginning today, May 16th, 2022, Suntory Foods International Ltd. is launching a campaign in which its famous BOSS brand of coffee, now celebrating its 30th…
Morinaga’s Milk Caramel: Japan’s most delicious caramels enjoyed since 1913
Since I’m half-French but born in the United States, I have fond memories of the delicious caramels and caramel-flavored sweets I enjoyed on my trips…
“Kawaii Sugar” from Japan will sweeten your life with cute animals
Have you heard of sugarcraft? Sugarcraft, as the name suggests, uses sugar as a medium to create works. If you enjoy making cakes, you may…
Debate: “Leashes make kids look like pets!” Manga artist’s genius rebuttal wins praise online
Even parents can’t predict how their young children will behave. In addition to their limited physical abilities, their poor judgment makes it more likely that…