These Japanese plates have heart: Pour in sauce for a foolproof beautiful presentation
As the pandemic continues in many parts of the world, many of us have been spending more time cooking at home since it’s not safe…
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Tokyo was rocked by an earthquake but one damage report shook Twitter users with laughter
On the night of October 7, 2021, a strong earthquake struck the Tokyo metropolitan area with a magnitude of 5.9. It was the strongest quake…
Ginza Hachimitsu – a golden treasure made with nectar from the Imperial grounds and surrounding areas
Honey is Mother Nature’s gift of gold. But in a world where urbanisation is fast taking over the natural world, our hard working honey bees…
Ten tasty treats to satisfy your sweet tooth at Japanese 7-Eleven convenience stores
Japanese 7-Eleven convenience stores offer a wide variety of products, from lunch boxes to daily necessities. During the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer, the…
AI Vtuber Tsumugi Nen to make her 3D livestream debut on October 8th, 2021
Japanese Vtuber management and AI technology company Pictoria Co., Ltd. announced today that Tsumugi Nen 紡ネン, a unique Vtuber based on machine learning, will make…
Retired Yokozuna Hakuho Left an Indelible Mark on Sumo
The all-time winningest rikishi’s longevity at the top and work ethic triggered admiration from his peers and former standouts. Ed Odeven, JAPAN Forward More than…
Japanese icing cookie artist fashions amazing Laputian Robots out of sugar
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….
Moriyama Napoli’s “SDGs pizzas” feature non-gluten dough using oft-discarded okara soy pulp
Moriyama Napoli Kanazawa Pizza Crafts is a pizza factory based in Moriyama, near the quaint Higashichaya Old Town district of Kanazawa, selling authentic Napoli-style pizzas,…
SDGs food mall WakeAi collabs with auction site Mobaoku & anime SAKUGAN on charity auction
As previously introduced on grape Japan, WakeAi is an SDGs-minded “social contribution” mail order site seeking to promote the reduction of food waste among producers…
Step into the cooler seasons with this special ice cream selection from Kojimaya
Though the cooler seasons are fast upon us, the change in weather doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy an ice cream or two. Kojimaya Dairy Confectionery…
Japanese chemical & cosmetics brand Kao hopes to curb plastic use with sell-by-weight stations
Overview For a limited time, Japanese chemical and cosmetics giant Kao Corporation will install sell-by-weight stations at two Welcia Pharmacy stores to sell laundry detergents…
Sanrio Puroland Pumpkin-themed Autumn Halloween Event has now started!
Sanrio Puroland, one of the most kawaii theme parks that ever existed, has now begun the autumn-limited event, Puro Halloween. The special event will last…
Hokkaido Autumn Campaign: Enjoy a taste of Hokkaido’s delicious food in Tokyo
This autumn, a couple of well-known restaurants from all over Hokkaido have gathered in Tokyo’s Ariake Garden store for the Autumn Delicious Hokkaido Campaign. The event focuses…
Shueisha Manga-Art Heritage: Eiichiro Oda’s ONE PIECE original prints now on sale
This year, One Piece, the most read Japanese manga and the world’s best-selling series by Eiichiro Oda, is finally celebrating both the release of 1,000 episodes and…
Beautiful digital art paints the teamLab Forest in Fukuoka with the colors of autumn
The digital art group teamLab recently opened a new exhibit, Forest Fukuoka, in Fukuoka City. It first opened last year, in 2020, and starting from…