To celebrate Final Fantasy’s 30th anniversary, a special exhibition is running until 28th February 2018 at the Mori Arts Center Gallery, Tokyo. Source: (C) Grape…

Japanese oddity and bookstore Village Vanguard sells just about anything you can think of, including KFC-scented bath bombs. Their fashion department, however, might tend to…

Year after year, Japanese chocolate makers and company marketing teams scratch their heads trying to coming up with innovative products and services for Valentine’s Day….

Updated: February 12th, 2018 You don’t need to be a stationery enthusiast to appreciate this marvel of fine craftsmanship, beauty and utility. With their OMOSHIROI…

As part of Universal Cool Japan initiative, Universal Studios Japan’s collaborative effort to promote Japanese entertainment and pop culture around the world with big time…

It seems as though every year Japan introduces a whole new slew of tweaks and twists on their popular cat cafes, and that’s probably because…

As our readers may recall, last month, Kyoto pop singer Asachill guided us through the beautiful traditional Kyoto neighborhood of Pontocho where she grew up….

Part haute cuisine and part fantasy adventure, Ninja Akasaka is more of an experience than a meal. Source: (C) Grape Japan Our journey back in…

On January 13th-14th, high school students from all over Japan marched into test centers ready to tackle the National Center Test for University Admissions, a…

On January 11, in the Year of the Dog, a date which can be pronounced “wan wan wan” in Japanese, an onomatopoeia for barking, Sony…

With all the elaborate Frappucinos of 2017 (cherry pie, smores et al), 2018 sees Starbucks go back to basics with a limited edition drink which…

A completely new type of chocolate has apparently been discovered. In addition to milk, dark and white chocolate, ruby chocolate is making its debut this…

If you’re a fan of video games or have a penchant for the darker side of history, Anata no Warehouse (Your Warehouse) is the arcade…

Valentine’s Day is a major occasion in Japan, with chocolate shops, chocolate manufacturers, pâtisseries, and chocolatiers all vying for customers’ attention with their latest creations….

Last weekend, students in Japan were left wondering if their future dreams had been dashed due to the inexplicable appearance of Moomin in their exam…