Profile of Yoshitomo Nara, Japan’s most expensive living artist
In October 2019, the painting “Knife Behind Back” was sold by Sotheby’s auctioneers for US$25 million, making Yoshitomo Nara the most expensive living Japanese artist….
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Beastars’ dapper deuteragonist Louis strikes a pensive pose in this beautifully detailed statue
Beastars Since it began to be serialized in Weekly Shonen Champion in 2016, Paru Itagaki’s gripping manga “Beastars” about a high school literally divided between…
One-of-a-kind stainless steel sake cup has a rippling design inspired by sake brewing
During the sake brewing process, drops of sake trickle down from the mash one by one, spreading ripples on the surface of the container beneath…
Gyukaku offers weekday yakiniku plan with all-you-can-drink for as little as 980 JPY
At this time of year, restaurants and food companies in Japan typically ramp up their promotions. As expressed by the saying shokuyoku no aki 食欲の秋…
Japanese painter Yoshiyasu Tamura releases fabulous art book ICON-TACT
About Yoshiyasu Tamura Yoshiyasu Tamura 田村吉康 is a painter, manga artist and illustrator who has made a name for himself around the world. He is…
NYASA ramune candies and marshmallows will charm you with cute cats in space suits
Ramune is a classic Japanese flavor with a long history. Most famous as a slightly lime-flavored carbonated drink served in an iconic Codd-neck bottle with…
Japanese traditional wagashi sweets chef fashions colorful, lifelike birds, fish and more
At first glance, just looking at the Twitter account of Kurokazu 黒和 (@kurokazu_45), with his fish-themed banner image and his profile picture showing him on…
X Japan’s leader Yoshiki turns into a titan from Attack on Titan in Wonda coffee commercial
Fans of legendary rock band X and its charismatic leader Yoshiki will surely appreciate a new commercial by Asahi’s Wonda coffee brand. In the commercial,…
Halloween chocolates by La Maison Shirokane make the perfect Halloween gift
With Halloween less than two months away, many people are already making preparations. Trick or Treating may be off the list of activities due to…
Pikachu plushie surprise toy: One of three types revealed by washing with water
Although it might send up a warning flag for those who saw the film Gremlins in their youth, the target demographic envisaged by Sega Toys…
New LED glowstick is an “interactive communication tool” for online music events
If you’ve ever attended a live music concert in Japan, particularly idol concerts, then you’ve probably seen people waving glowsticks. And if you’ve ever seen…
Welcome fall with these gorgeous grape cakes from Café Comme Ça
Here at grape Japan, you could say we’re a bit partial to a certain fruit which is in season at this time of year. Of…
One of Japan’s most popular chocolate bars now has a corn soup flavor
Black Thunder are one of Japan’s favorite bite-sized chocolate cookie bars. Often sold near the counter of a convenience store, the affordable (less than 100…
2021 New Year’s Osechi pre-orders begin, revealing pandemic-adapted offerings
If you happen to be in Japan over this New Year’s holiday season, one of the things you may be interested in trying is traditional…
Sneaker artist turns Japanese snack packaging into awesome vintage footwear
Japanese snacks, whether they be sweets, crackers, or instant ramen, are known for their wide variety of delicious flavors, but also feature many colorful packaging…