Whether they seem to pop out of nowhere or have “floating” torii gates, many shrines in Japan have some unique distinctions that set them apart…

In Japan, seats on highway buses and Shinkansen bullet trains are adjustable so you can recline them, which makes your journey more comfortable. As a…

Getting more than what you paid for is usually quite a treat at a restaurant, but for Japanese Twitter user @momorineko, it turned out to…

While some great photos of shrine torii gates in Japan are of those that seem to pop out of nowhere, it’s hard to argue that…

Foxes feature prominently both in Japanese folklore and popular culture. As some grape Japan readers may recall, you can see fox wedding processions, find an…

For fans of legendary anime Dragon Ball Z, Yamcha’s death pose is about as iconic and image as it gets. The famous scene has gone…

While there’s no denying the appeal of a hearty breakfast, a serving of sweets in the morning can sometimes be the most delicious way to…

As some grape Japan readers may recall, we recently considered what makes Japanese convenience store egg sandwiches so exceptional using the example of Family Mart’s…

Akihabara-based retailer Thanko has a knack for crafting quirky but convenient goods meant to match a solo lifestyle. In recent years they’ve released a “secret…

Some of our readers may recall Japanese food artist ぽん次郎 Ponjiro (@Ponjiro_clay), who excels at turning Pokémon into traditional wagashi Japanese sweets that are almost…

Since I’m half-French but born in the United States, I have fond memories of the delicious caramels and caramel-flavored sweets I enjoyed on my trips…

Have you heard of sugarcraft? Sugarcraft, as the name suggests, uses sugar as a medium to create works. If you enjoy making cakes, you may…

Amutus Corporation’s popular electronic manga distribution service めちゃコミック Mecha Comic*, which boasts the largest number of manga reviews in Japan, has announced the Shonen/Seinen Manga…

It’s not exactly a shared fashion statement goal to make it look as if you have tentacles pouring out of your ears, but for Diorama…

Japanese Twitter user Hiro (@kinnikubanker) has an appropriate name, as his incredible transformation might just be an inspiration to others. Hiro recently blew the minds…