Fashion brand Gatsby redefines what’s “cool” with actor Takeru Satoh. What’s your take?
“Who decides what’s cool?” Most have probably wondered this from time to time, especially when you hear whispers of bell bottoms coming back in style…
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These pop-up cards are so artistic you’ll want to frame them
How would you like to recreate a fairytale world from the picture books and stories you read as a child right inside your own room?…
Prevent food waste by enjoying these delicious fruit pastries from Paul Bakery in Japan
Due to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection, food waste has become a serious problem in Japan. On February 25th, global French bakery chain…
These adorable garden eel mugs and spoons will liven up your beverage breaks and meals
The Splendid Garden Eel and Hass’ Garden Eel are popular in Japanese aquariums for their cute appearance as they stick their bodies out of the…
World’s first private mission to the moon now recruiting 8 crew members from general public
Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa announced today, March 3rd, 2021, that he is recruiting eight passengers from around the world to join what is planned to…
Kids gathering around a cigarette machine? On closer inspection, it wasn’t what it seemed to be
As anyone who has visited Japan will probably know, the country allows cigarettes to be purchased in vending machines, but only to adults (20 and…
Baking artist makes beautiful cakes and pastries based on Japanese game and anime characters
Here at grape Japan, we have introduced many adorable-looking sweets featuring characters from Japanese anime and games, mostly in official cafes but sometimes in stand-alone…
Kimono fashion enthusiast creates amazing Pokémon-inspired kimono outfits
Kimono fashion enthusiast Misamaru Some of our readers may recall kimono fashion enthusiast Misamaru (@misamaru_boc), whose inspired layered skirt-over kimono look we featured in early…
University student crafts gorgeous naturally colored stone sushi down to delicious detail
Of all traditional Japanese dishes, sushi is often thought of as being the country’s most emblematic cuisine. Aside from being perhaps Japan’s most popular foodie…
Adorable Kirby sakura sushi is a must-have for a gamer’s cherry blossom picnic this spring
Tokyo Solamachi is a popular spot for tourists since it’s located underneath Tokyo’s towering Skytree, one of the most famous attractions in the city. This…
Studio Chizu Unveils Teaser Trailer for Mamoru Hosoda’s New Film, “BELLE”
Today, we were given the first look at Mamoru Hosoda’s upcoming film, BELLE (in Japanese: 『竜とそばかすの姫』Ryū to sobakasu no hime), with a 30-second teaser. Following…
30th anniversary exhibition for Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water comes to Osaka
About Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water Despite a relatively short run, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (「不思議の海のナディア」/ Fushigi no umi no Nadia) was…
Easy-to-read Angel Heart watches released; web catalog stars beautiful actress Kanna Hashimoto
Angel Heart Spring/Summer 2021 Angel Heart, a brand of wristwatches developed by Ueni Boeki Co., Ltd., has released five new watches with easy-to-read watch faces…
Running time for final Evangelion film revealed, set to be longest of all Evangelion films
After multiple postponements to the release of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, longtime fans of the series have been waiting on the edge of…
Japanese service prints your face on cookies and macarons to terrify your friends
Last year, Japanese retailer Ii na stores decided a fun but quirky way to keep families that couldn’t meet up for gatherings during the pandemic…