Japanese cat’s “slot machine” eyes provoke laughs online
Most cat owners are eager to take pictures of their beloved cat’s adorable appearance. However, cats, who follow their own whims, have no concept of…
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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…
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…
Manga artist reveals her most embarrassing situation at a theater
Japanese manga artist かるめ Karume (karume_life) depicts her daily life as well as her thoughts on food and posts them on Instagram. In this manga,…
Incense shaped into human outlines evokes memories of dearly departed’s favorite activities
Obon and incense in Japan Now that August has arrived, many Japanese people are checking their incense stocks to make sure they are prepared for…
Japanese train transforms with the help of 100 school children and summer wind chimes
In Japan, wind chimes are one of the indisputable symbols of summer. Known as fūrin (風鈴) in Japanese, the style of wind chimes most prevalent…
Afternoon tea concept by a “boozer from Kochi Prefecture” has sake-lovers drooling
For those who aren’t familiar with it, traditional British afternoon tea is a light meal usually consisting of thinly sliced cucumber sandwiches or other tea…
Japanese kid channels the spirit of Longcat in freakish photo
Nobiko, the amazingly long cat who inspired the Longcat internet meme may have passed away in 2020, but perhaps his spirit lives on, inspiring us…
Use a pack of bread to peel an orange? Get faster access to your citrus with this easy lifehack
How do you peel oranges? I often peel them with a knife because I don’t like getting orange peel under my nails, but I’ve always…
Robotics Bringing New Comfort for Lonely Seniors
Robots are finding their place in responding to the needs of a population that is aging and increasingly feeling isolated. Yuko Kano, JAPAN Forward Dr…
Japanese cat equips with “samurai pig” armor, levels up defense and kawaii stats
“Cat now equipped with kayari buta armor!!” This is how Japanese Twitter user and cat-lover ネコランド Nekoland (@NEKOLAND13) prefaced a post that went viral recently….
Diet-friendly potato-free “potato salad” helped YouTuber’s hubby lose 7 pounds
Competitive eater, singer, TV personality and YouTuber ギャル曽根 Gal Sone introduces a great dish for dieters on her popular YouTube Chanel. The dish, a variation…
Have you been cooking okra wrong? Japanese store clerk shares surprising tip
Okra is a vegetable that’s very popular during summer when it’s in season. Japan is no exception. Although there are many ways of preparing it…
Japanese writer stuns Twitter with his 1940s makeover, showing that good fashion never dies
The history of fashion clearly shows that looks go in and out of style with the times. Not only clothing, but also makeup and hairstyles…
Teenage son updates hardworking mom’s t-shirt with a “battery level indicator”
Children usually care about what their parents do, but they may not always be aware of just how hard they work day in and day…