MGM Resorts Japan LLC’s Jason P. Hyland Explains His Vision For Integrated Resorts
IR in Japan Just about a year ago, Japan’s IR Implementation Bill was passed into law, opening the door to legalized casino gambling in Japan…
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Lapras Named Official Tourism Ambassador In Japan, Waddles Through Doors
Anime characters taking up promotional duties in Japan isn’t exactly a new concept, as Luffy, Naruto, Goku, and others were officially named ambassadors for the…
Child-scaring Demons Among the Celebrated Japanese Culture in Coca-Cola’s New Regional Bottles
Coca-Cola Japan have wowed us before with their beautiful seasonal bottle designs, but a couple of years ago they started a new series which pays…
Japanese High Schoolers Pull Off Amazing Dance Routine To Aladdin’s “Friend Like Me”
As in many markets around the world, the live-action adaptation of the Disney classic Aladdin has proven to be a huge success here in Japan….
Japanese Voices: YuNi no All Night Nippon i – Episode 5
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
Japanese Seto Inland Sea Salt And Lemon Kit Kats Help Areas With Heavy Rain And Flooding
You can always count on Japanese Kit Kats to brave new flavor frontiers, as seen in the past with peach mint rum Kit Kats, the…
Feel The Beauty and Spirit of Japanese Women in Kimono at Miki Katoh’s Solo Exhibition
Miki Katoh is a Japanese artist who is truly dear to our hearts here at grape Japan. Her exquisite work “Auspicious Omens” graces the top…
We Taste Tested Haagen-Dazs’ 35 Year Anniversary Exceptionally Dark Green Tea Ice Cream
Haagen-Dazs are celebrating their 35-year anniversary in Japan, and to show their gratitude for all the customers they’ve had over the years, they’ve taken one…
We Tried “Weathering with You” x Lawson Collaboration Frozen Drinks
As anticipation for Makoto Shinkai’s latest film “Weathering with You” rises in advance of its July 19th theatrical debut, the commercial campaign is getting into…
Awesome Mount Fuji Eraser Slowly Reveals Mountain the More Mistakes You Make
Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan, is one of the historical symbols of the county. Its snow capped form is instantly recognisable and has…
A Cool Summer Treat, These Parfait Cups Are Seafood Rice Bowls In Disguise
If you live in a country like Japan where summers can get muggy and uncomfortable, it’s only natural to seek out relief in the form…
Hello Kitty Pairs with Harajuku’s Kawaii Monster Cafe for Some Cute Psychedelic Chaos
Hello Kitty themed cafes boasting adorable character dishes are nothing new. The ever-beloved icon of cute has been lending her likeness to a litany of…
We Accepted Shin Ramen’s Spicy Challenge With Its New Gekikara Version
A challenge One fine morning in late June, a box was delivered to our office. Inside, we found packages of a new kind of Shin…
Calpis Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary With Star-Studded Anime Ad Series
If you’ve ever visited Japan or even if you haven’t, there’s a chance you will have seen Caplis (or Caplico, as it is called in…
Keio Plaza Hotel Expands Sanrio Themed Room Line-up with My Melody and Little Twin Stars
When travelling in Tokyo, the kawaii fantasy never has to end. You can travel on Hello Kitty trains, hang out at the Hello Kitty cafes…