Whenever I travel to a new place, I like getting something that will make me remember my trip and one thing I fall for (besides…

Onomichi is a tranquil, hilly port city in Hiroshima Prefecture. It’s located at the northern entrance of the Nishi Seto Expressway, a system of bridges…

Header image: A man scrapes the hide of a slaughtered deer, while another holds a piece of finished cat skin to cover an old shamisen….

Workation in Japan As the Japanese government promotes the idea of “workation” in a bid to revitalize the virus-hit tourism industry, various initiatives are emerging…

At grape Japan, we have a soft spot for furry friends, especially of the feline variety. Just something about their whimsy and curiosity and the…

On September 18th, much to the delight of the anime community, Studio Ghibli released over 400 stills from their library of most popular animated films….

Buying plant-based or organic food in Japan can be quite a challenge especially if you don’t know Japanese that well and are not familiar with…

Japan is known for its healthy and delicious food and a few of the dishes that probably come to mind are miso soup, sushi, yakiniku….

By now you probably know that Japan is the land of vending machines. If you thought that convenience stores like 7-11 and Lawson are the…

Onsen no Mori 温泉の森 is a popular onsen (Japanese hot spring) resort in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. In addition to its hot spring facilities, it…

Unfortunately some people don’t get it. Overbearing friends don’t recognize boundaries, and tightly-wound customers during the pandemic flip out at the slightest invocation. No matter…

Cat Vs. Grasshopper Ok, so admittedly it’s not the most even matchup. Not even close really. But this time there’s a twist. 九死に一生 pic.twitter.com/XVqxVPieTn —…

As anyone with an internet connection likely knows, Japanese fashionistas are notably stylish. Many residents espouse stylish choices with unique sensibilities that comprise cutting-edge trends…

Every family has their own idiosyncrasies. Whether its dancing with video game mascots of yesteryear or leveraging art gallery techniques to convey a lesson, there…

For committed couples in Japan, it may be time to tie the knot. Or at least government officials appear to think so. The Cabinet Office…