Kiyoshi Kobayashi, original voice actor for Lupin III’s Daisuke Jigen, passes away
Veteran voice actor 小林清志 Kiyoshi Kobayashi, known for his role as marksman 次元大介 Daisuke Jigen in the anime series based on Monkey Punch’s Lupin III…
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From Food Waste to Beer: Bread Crusts and Coffee Beans Transformed into Delicious Brews
The Kuramae district in Taito Ward of Tokyo partnered with Asahi Breweries to reduce food waste and build community through craft beer. Akiko Shigematsu, for…
Stylish Japanese cream sodas, cafe fare and more await on the second floor at Kissa Nikai
Japanese Cream Sodas As part of the retro-revival trend in Japan which brings back or takes inspiration from food, fashion, design, and music of the…
Delicious and refreshing cold ramen recipe is a must-try this summer
If you’ve ever visited Japan during summer or have experience eating at Japanese restaurants, you may already know about 冷やし中華 hiyashi chūka, the chilled Chinese…
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…
Payphones look like they’re in a giant plastic model sprue in toy-famous Japanese city
Although the number of payphones installed in Japan is decreasing due to the widespread use of smartphones, they can still be found. Payphones in Japan…
Overflowing otoro, uni and ikura sushi joins all-you-can-eat menu at Sushi Bar Fujiyama
Starting tomorrow, August 5th, 2022, the Sushi Bar Fujiyama branch in the Akihabara neighborhood of Tokyo is introducing a new dish called フジヤマこぼれ寿司 (fujiyama kobore-zushi…
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…
“Manly omurice” restaurant Egg Bomb offers omurice with fried chicken, other hearty combos
On August 3rd, 2022, Diamond Dining Corporation, a consolidated subsidiary of DD Holdings, Inc. opened the second branch of their customized omurice specialty restaurant 男のオムライス…
Long-awaited reappearance of pear-flavored GariGarikun feted by popsicle lovers in Japan
GariGarikun ガリガリ君, the ubiquitous Japanese popsicle brand from Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd. is famous for costing as little as 76 JPY including tax (about 57…
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,…
Seal in Japanese aquarium melts hearts online with affectionate pose
Kaiyukan, a famous aquarium in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2020. The popular spot regularly draws in droves of visitors, with…
Doraemon and friends bring a Japanese festival mood to McDonald’s Japan
From August 5th, 2022, and for a limited time, McDonald’s Japan is featuring two summer-only sweets featuring the likeness of Doraemon, Dorami, Nobita, Shizuka, Suneo…
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…
Gamer’s World – NFTs: Crypto Greed or the Wave of the Future?
What are non-fungible tokens anyway? Join us for a deep look at some of the questions and reservations about NFTs in Japan’s gaming world. Daniel…