Yuasa Soy Sauce develops the world’s first chocolate soy sauce, “Cacao Jang”
Yuasa Soy Sauce Ltd., the soy sauce division of the Marushinhonke brewery founded in 1881 in Yuasa, Wakayama Prefecture, also known as the birthplace of…
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Enjoy a Frappy New Year with McDonald’s Japan’s limited edition Frappes
Mc Donald’s Japan are masters of thelimited edition menu. Their store window displays revolve so fast with McFlurries of seasonal and holiday treats that you…
New Kirby diorama figure based on Kirby Super Star game mode released for pre-orders
Japanese character & hobby shop AmiAmi is releasing a new diorama figure of Kirby and other recurring favorites from 1996’s platforming game Kirby Super Star….
Doshisha’s smart “sutto” square frying pans are easy to store and save space
Doshisha Corporation has released a set of “smart” square frying pans under the “sutto” brand name, which offer several advantages over conventional models. In developing…
Buggalicious in Spring: Caterpillars gorged on sakura leaves are prized for rich sakura flavor
Insect food in Japan With dwindling food resources, a swelling population, and a growing focus on environmental sustainability, the global insect food industry continues to…
Sakura Forecast 2021: Cherry Blossoms Come to Japan Earlier Than Usual
Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Forward The blooms started opening out in Okinawa on January 13, and are expected in Tokyo around March 18. The Kanhi-Zakura cherry…
Comic otaku breakdancing unit RAB (Real Akiba Boyz) make their concert video available for free
If you’ve had a chance to see the Real Akiba Boyz perform, it’s hard not to appreciate their style. Often dancing to anime songs and…
Reference book on viruses & bacteria uses “Cells at Work!” illustrations; includes novel coronavirus
Fans of the manga and anime Cells at Work! who can speak some Japanese may be interested in a new book coming out from Kodansha….
Have you seen Japan’s “highway to heaven”?
Here at grape Japan, we have had many opportunities to introduce Japanese photographer Hisa’s amazing images. Whether it’s the Rising Dragon Valley, an incredible shot…
SGC and Nidec Sankyo begin selling golden music boxes just in time for the New Year
Now that the holidays are over and the craziness of 2020 behind us, it’s time to begin 2021 with a stiff upper lip. For those…
GariGarikun popsicle celebrates 40 years with Ginger Ale & “Lemon Squash” lemonade flavors
GariGarikun ガリガリ君 is a popular brand of Japanese popsicle made by Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd. which is famous for four reasons: 1. the standard soda…
Strawberry picking farm hopes to avoid corona food loss by selling local berry varieties online
The ongoing financial impact of the novel coronavirus is being felt in nearly all industries in Japan, and farming is no exception. Ando Farm 安藤農園…
Hot from the grill! Wrap your disposable heating pads in these taiyaki covers this winter
There are a few hot treats in Japan that are especially welcome in the cold months of winter. Yaki-imo baked sweet potatoes are one that…
Adorable contest-winning omuhayashi has a hibernating Moomin under fluffy egg sheets
Contest winners at Moomin Cafe Fans of the internationally loved Finnish character franchise featuring the Moomins and all their adventures now have yet another reason…
“Are you a messenger of the gods?”: Japanese photog’s mysterious shot of a shrine at night
Visiting a Shinto shrine in the middle of the night is not usually recommended. Some Japanese people think that ghosts may appear… One night, at…