Japanese entrepreneur and camping enthusiast shows off his cool rotisserie lifehack
If you appreciate outdoor activities, setting up camp on a riverside can be a great experience. From rafting, when it’s available, to fishing, nature observation…
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Japanese photog captures the moment nature and the heavens aligned to create a Xmas tree
On December 24th, 2021, photographer イナガキヤスト Yasuto Inagaki (@inagakiyasuto) posted a photo on Twitter that went viral. In what may be one of the most…
Witch on the Holy Night anime film announced: ufotable to produce the TYPE-MOON game’s adaptation
On December 27th, 2021, Aniplex Co., Ltd. announced that the visual novel game Witch on the Holy Night, based on an original work by Kinoko…
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Words that changed my life: Singer and cosplayer Liyuu on “K-On!” [Interview]
Interview Series: “Words that changed my life” In this series, we interview leading figures in the fields of manga, anime, music, acting, voice acting, cosplay,…
Japanese color pencil artist’s animal drawings keep getting more amazing and more adorable
Some grape Japan readers may recall the amazingly photorealistic work of Haru Otomi 音海はる. We first introduced the then 18-year-old color pencil artist in 2019…
AI’s attempt to draw a cute Pikachu creates nightmare fuel, shocks Japanese social media
Artificial intelligence is capable of creating original artwork using something called GAN (Generative Adversarial Network). There are apps now available to create this so-called GAN…
Japanese fruit sandwiches with a sweet twist: Bunmeido’s castella fruit sandwiches
Japanese fruit sandwiches We’ve had several opportunities to introduce Japan’s delicious and visually appealing fruit sandwiches at grape Japan. We’ve covered the simple but delicious…
Pikachu & friends celebrate Xmas in Japanese icing cookie artists’ adorable macaron & cookie creation
Husband and wife icing cookie artist duo WHIP SUGAR (@YuicihiroG) have been sharing their homemade icing cookies on Twitter and YouTube for some time now….
Viral photo perfectly shows vantage point for Mt. Fuji in 1000 yen note
Mount Fuji, tallest mountain in Japan and World Heritage Site. For generations, the beautiful snow-capped mountain has attracted both Japanese residents and visitors from abroad….
Siberian tiger enjoying a winter wonderland gets hilarious lesson in gravity in Japanese zoo
Yesterday, December 19th, 2021, many Japanese residents were holding their sides as they watched the country’s top comic duos competing in the M-1 Grand Prix…
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[A Photographer’s Notes] Chasing Great Shots at Kaminarimon and Senso-ji
When taking pictures in Tokyo, here’s why to try Asakusa’s famed gate and temple for the best angles and colors to tell your story of…
Move over 3D cat, FF7 Remake’s Red XIII is latest animated 3D mascot lording over Tokyo’s streets
Some of our grape Japan readers will remember the realistic 3D cat that suddenly appeared on a new 3D digital billboard in Tokyo’s busy Shinjuku…
Japanese indie app developer’s lifelike AI-controlled CG goldfish have Twitter stunned
Masataka Hakozaki is a talented Japanese indie app developer who has already created several simulation apps which you can download for iOS and Android. As…
Bonito shavings? Try pencil shavings! Clever okonomiyaki pencil sharpener wins praise online
Japanese planner and designer Michiru ミチル (@hmitiruxxx) is known for his inventive and playful designs for everyday objects, stationery and sweets. For example, some of…
NIJISANJI EN debuts its fourth wave all-male VTuber group Luxiem
Overview ANYCOLOR Inc. has announced that the five-member all-male group Luxiem from Vtuber project NIJISANJI EN makes their debut today, on December 17th, 2021. Three…