This Strap Keeps A Watchful Eye On Your Umbrella To Ward Off Would-Be Thieves
If you have ever been to Japan on a rainy day, you may be surprised to see how many umbrellas come out at the first…
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Japan Holds A Ninja Certification Test
On October 22nd, Koka, a rural city in Shiga prefecture that sports a rich history of ninja, will be holding a certification test for the…
Drink Like Revy With Black Lagoon x Williamson Special Collaboration Whisky
There are few well-known female anime characters who like to drink. Misato Katsuragi in Evangelion is famous but there’s also Kozue Takanashi in Working!! and…
A 12-year-old Japanese Boy Wins The World DJ Championship
The DMC World DJ Championships was held in London on October 1, 2017. This year, DJ RENA, a 12-year-old Japanese have taken the crown. In…
Attention-Seeking Kittens Adorably Get In The Way When You Wear These Smartphone-Compatible Mittens
If you’ve been reading Grape Japan for a while, you’ll probably recognize Japanese online retailer Felissimo and their YOU + MORE series (a play on…
Warm Your Heart With These Nostalgic Kotatsu Cord-Inspired Smartphone Cables
There are so many ways of accessorizing your smartphone these days, and Japan has seen its share of cute and creative options. For example, there…
Sonic the Hedgehog And Hooters Japan Team Up For Chili Dog Campaign
Following a Tokyo Game Show announcement, Sega is moving forward with a Sonic Forces and Hooters collaboration that brings the supersonic hedgehog to the big…
These Stretchable Mini-Shiba Inu Faces Are The Best Stress Reliever Ever
The adorable nature of Shiba Inu translate to just about anything, whether it be scratch and sniff Shiba Inu tummies or traditional Japanese sweets shaped…
To Revitalize A Small Mountain Village, Japan Is Filling It With Zombies
Promotional efforts for Japanese towns, particularly rural ones, often depend on some outside-the-box thinking–like making a pop idol unit out of 60 miner mannequins or…
Traditional Japanese Confectionery Offers Cute-and-Gross Sweets For Halloween
This time of year, Japanese food retailers and shops have a ghoulishly good excuse to concoct their most colorful and tasty creations in the spirit…
This Japanese Wearable Blanket Turns You Into A Cow-Abducting UFO
Japanese retailer Felissimo tends to focus on animal themed goods and novelty items, but their YOU+MORE! series (a play on the pronunciation of “humor” in…
Japanese Feline-Themed Goods Retailer Releases Kitty Milk Scented Bath Powder
Japanese retailer Felissimo has a subdivision of goods called Nekobu, or Cat Club, which features a variety of feline-themed items for cat lovers. However, they…
My Neighbor Totoro Has A Sequel That A Lot Of People Don’t Know About
Of all the classics legendary director Hayao Miyazaki has overseen for the much revered Studio Ghibli, it’s My Neighbor Totoro that most fans seem to…
Morinaga x “Rose of Versailles” Collaboration Offers Emancipation From Constipation With A Three-Day Yogurt Revolution
Japan has had its share of unique and surprising collaborations between food manufacturers and manga, anime, characters, or films. We’ve seen examples such as Cup…
Pocky Continues Its Adult Flavor Series With Classy Wine-Pairing Flavor
The original classic Pocky may have just been a simple chocolate pretzel stick, but the worldwide love the flagship Japanese snack enjoys has seen Pocky…