Buddha’s Cafe: Enlightening Our Minds Over A Cup Of Coffee
Kamakura is home to over 110 temples, but you don’t necessarily have to go to one to pay respects to the Buddhist religion. During a…
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These 5 Breathtaking Waterfalls In Japan Will Make You Never Want To Leave
Japan is a great place to get a taste of the hectic city life, but the country also boasts hidden gems of breathtaking nature spots….
This Woman’s Vitality Is Bringing Life Back Into A Village Affected By Tsunami
“No worries! Look forward to seein’ ya!” A really energetic voice was moving the speaker of my phone. That voice was Ichiyo Kanno, who runs…
Japan Offering Job Openings For 6 Full-Time, Covert Celebrity Ninjas
If your lifelong dream was to become a ninja, it might finally come true. Currently hiring is Hattori Hanzo and the Ninjas, a group of…
This Comparison Of Anime Tokyo And Real Tokyo Is A Mind Flip
If you’re a fan of Japanese animation, particularly the work of Makoto Shinkai (5 Centimeters per Second), then you may be familiar with how The…
Gudetama Latte Art And Adorably Lazy Dishes Take Up Residence At A Kyoto Matcha Cafe
It’s no secret that Japan’s favorite lethargic egg character, Gudetama, has an uncanny ability to look just as cute in food form. After all, he…
“Wiped Off The Map” 5 Years Ago, The City Of Rikuzentakata Still Stands Strong
Covering The 3/11 Disaster Five years since the Great East Japan earthquake in Tohoku, the grape media team went to Iwate Prefecture, where the coastal…
Sakura MOCHI Is The Perfect Union Between Japanese And Western Desserts
They say that a way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, and Senri Hankyu Hotel and Hotel Hankyu Expo Park are hoping that…
5 Unique Vending Machines You Should Look Out For At Haneda Airport
By now we’re used to vending machines in Japan selling everything from drinks to daily commodities, but time and time again we learn of a…
Keep Your Favorite Places Close With These 3D Maps Of Japanese Cities
People express their love for cities they’ve traveled to in different ways, but there’s no better way to remember your favorite places than to bring…
Japanese Ramen Restaurant Chain IPPUDO Has A New Location In Paris!
IPPUDO (一風堂) is one of the most popular Japanese ramen restaurants, specializing in Hakata-style ramen and filling up hungry stomachs all over the world. They…
Enter A Ninja’s Lair Filled With Traps, Escape Routes, And Hidden Pathways
2/22 is National Ninja Day in Japan, and Tokyo has the perfect spot where you can experience a little bit of the furtive life of…
Affordable All-In-One Japanese Inn Lets You Sample Bits Of Japanese Culture To Get Ready For A Real Journey
First-time visitors of Japan may have so many items on their “to-do” list that they find themselves overwhelmed with cultural and entertainment options. Even with…
Rilakkuma Cafe Opening In Tokyo For Limited Time, Adorable Food And Goods Galore
Rilakkuma, Japan’s beloved relaxing bear that is so cute you want to cuddle him while you work, is getting his own cafe in Tokyo, with…
Have Some Adorable Cat Parfaits Inside A Traditional Japanese Cafe
If being housed inside a 150-year-old machiya (a traditional Japanese townhouse) isn’t enough, adorable cat parfaits will surely tempt new visitors into spending a relaxing…