Print your face on traditional Japanese dorayaki cakes to terrify your friends
Dorayaki is one of Japan’s favorite traditional sweets. The treat sees azuki red bean paste (although there are custard and chocolate varieties, as well) sandwiched…
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Japanese felt artist continues to craft adorably realistic cat frames
With super realistic wearable replicas of your favorite feline and artistic takes on them as well, you might say there’s a niche but dedicated market…
Japanese company releases vegan beef bowls for “first ever plant-based gyudon”
Next Meats Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that provides plant-based alternatives to popular meaty dishes–both as a way of accommodating different diets but also…
Japanese group designs “peanut earphones” and other clever food-inspired products
You may remember Supermarket Kakamu, a Japanese web media focused on dreaming up hypothetical quirky and fun food-related products, for stealing the show at a…
Japanese photographer’s viral photo reveals the “dark side” of wedding photography
You see then elegantly framed and proudly displayed in people’s homes. Wedding photos. Images that crystalize the happiest moment of life, to be preserved and…
Adorable cat in Japan with shiba siblings thinks he’s a shiba inu
Kiki, a cat in Japan, will never have to worry about being called out for rude behavior by being accused of being raised by wolves….
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…
Relaxing Tokyo hotel offers free stay, drinks, and sashimi on one very simple condition
The travel business isn’t exactly booming at the moment thanks to the social distancing and safety protocol necessary to deal with the spread of the…
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,…
Illustrator turns animals into epic and gorgeous Japanese folklore beasts
Japanese illustrator Tobihachi (@tonbippo08) has an amazing talent for taking animals and transforming them into incredibly expressive characters such as warriors and nobles, even with…
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…
New toy series lets you skin adorable Sanrio characters and reveal their skeletons
Japanese mascot giant Sanrio is known for their adorable characters, most notably Hello Kitty and perhaps most recently worldwide Aggretsuko, are mostly characterized by their…
Japan’s Mister Donut revamps introduces new sweet potato doughnut lineup
Japan’s Mister Donut doesn’t seem to be in any danger of running out of delicious doughnut ideas. Just recently we’ve seen them release luxury Uji…
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…