The Ramen Chain Changing Ramen’s Macho Image
Ramen is a quintessential Japanese dining experience. A thick bowl of meaty, tender noodle filled broth, gulped down in dimly lit wooden restaurants to the…
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Roland’s TAIKO-1 Is The World’s First Consumer Model Electronic Taiko Drum
In 2017, drum and Japanese music enthusiasts were excited to learn that electronic instrument maker Roland had teamed up with internationally renowned taiko performance art…
Photographer’s Stunning Pictures Of Snow Blanketed Kyoto Will Spirit You Away
Talented photographer wasabitool (Twitter, Instagram) takes absolutely gorgeous pictures of landscapes in Japan, and one glance at his latest work will show that these beautiful…
These Cute Dog and Cat Shaped Japanese Black Bean Puddings Are Purrfect
Japan is home to many unique crafts. Take the cuisine for example, artfully prepared with fresh, local ingredients to become some of the world’s best…
Offer Your Valentine Sakura Chocolates while Viewing Early-Blooming Sakura at Happo-En
For most people who enjoy cherry blossoms, the time to look forward to is late March and April. With the mild temperatures this winter, the…
Time-Lapse Video of Giant Buddha Against The Backdrop of The Setting Sun Is Awe-Inspiring
As previously introduced on grape Japan, the Ushiku Buddha 牛久大仏 (Ushiku Daibutsu) in Ibaraki Prefecture is a massive structure which can be seen from miles…
Tokyo’s New Ninja Hotel Rooms Are Supervised By Japan’s Ninja Council
You may have noticed a recent spike in businesses in Japan using the appeal of ninja to attract foreign visitors, including a ninja bar that…
Starbucks Japan Announces First Sakura Frappuccino And Latte Of Cherry Blossom Season
Starbucks Japan annually celebrates the oncoming bloom of cherry blossoms in Japan with a series of sakura-themed products, with this year having already seen the…
Keyboard-Shaped “Jazz Yokan” Now Comes in Matcha Chocolate for Valentine’s Day
Are you looking for something unconventional to offer your musically-inclined Valentine this year? Look no further. If you’re in the Tokyo area, make a beeline…
Gyu-Kaku’s Month-Long Half-Price Happy Meat Day Special
Did you know that some Japanese consider the 29th of every month ‘Meat Day?’ In Japanese, two is ‘ni’ and nine can be pronounced ‘ku’,…
3 Coins releases a new line of affordable One Piece-themed everyday items
3 Coins is a Japanese shop where you can expect everything to be pretty affordable, the name “3 Coins” after all, is a reference to…
Kit Kat’s cacao bean-shaped dessert melts to reveal a treat inside
If you happen to be a fan of Kit Kat and dessert, then Kit Kat Japan has cooked up something in their Chocolatory shops that…
Third of Service Industry Workers Banned from Wearing Masks Despite Coronavirus Outbreaks
One of 2020’s top headlines has been Coronavirus. As the death toll continues to rise in China, reported to be more than 250, and infections…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: “Absolute Zero 4” Special Talk: Ikki Sawamura, You Yokoyama & Tsubasa Honda
Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. © Fuji Television Network, Inc. Drama series “Absolute Zero 4”…
Beans, Demons & Sushi Rolls: How Japanese Twitter Users Celebrated Setsubun 2020
What is Setsubun? February 3rd was Setsubun (節分) (meaning “seasonal division”) in Japan, a holiday marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring…