Calling out Catcalls: Manga Seeks to Raise Awareness of Street Harassment
Street harassment, otherwise known as “catcalling,” can be a serious problem for those who experience it. Japanese manga creator and illustrator buu (@buutopupu), who updates…
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Beautiful Castles and Idyllic Panoramic View during winter in Japan
Source: PR Times Japan has magnificent castles scattered all over the country and each of them is a delight for our eyes as they bring…
New Pokémon Hotel Rooms In Japan Come With Giant Snorlax Plushies
Stay inside a Pokémon Hotel Room in Tokyo or Kyoto with a giant Snorlax cuddle buddy Pokémon fans seeking lodging in Japan were thrilled to…
A Festive Fusion of Japanese Culture and Dance Music at “MATSURI Presented by SUNTORY”
Here at grape Japan, we’re always on the lookout for cool events which put a new spin on Japanese culture, especially those which welcome English-speaking…
Japan Disrupts Salaryman Culture with Virtual Snack in Akihabara
Introduction In recent years we’ve seen technology disrupt entire industries, revolutionizing basic services at the heart of our lives. The taxi industry by Uber, television…
New Maneki Neko Cat Molds Give Your Dinner Table Feline Fortune Sculptures
You may remember the Neko Cup, a mold of a sleeping cat designed to turn beaches and parks into heaven for cat lovers. Now it…
Japan receives its lowest gender equality ranking on record
Despite some of Japan’s recent headlines revolving around women’s issues—such as #KuToo, an online movement that protested women being forced to wear heels at work,…
Spending New Year 2020 in Tokyo? These Cute Mouse-Themed Sweets Make Great Gifts
Oshōgatsu is coming, Oshōgatsu is coming! What’s that, you ask? It’s the Japanese word for New Year’s, and a special time for Japanese families to…
Japanese Photographer Captures Breathtaking Images Of Gifu Castle Against Reiwa Era’s First Cold Moon
The last full moon of December is known as the Cold Moon, but this past week’s holds a special value in Japan as being the…
Tokyo’s Best Craft Beer is Hiding in Harajuku
Harajuku’s ultra-hip paradise of kawaii, Takeshita Doori, has a secret. Beneath that gaudy veneer of colourful cafes, crepes and character cuteness, Harajuku is hiding a…
Pick up some Christmas cheer at one of Tokyo’s Christmas Markets
Christmas in Japan is one of its own odd little experiences, and as well as strange, it can be quite lonely. Not such a big…
Yoshinoya And Pokémon Team Up For Meaty Pokébowl Menu
To celebrate their 120th anniversary, Japanese beef bowl chain Yoshinoya is releasing a new limited edition Pokémon collaboration menu that delivers your order in Pokéball-shaped…
Okunoin – Cemetery of The Undead
Okunoin is Japan’s largest cemetery, and although the grounds itself contains over 200,000 graves, according to legend, there are no real dead at the resting…
Second Tokyo Evangelion Store Opens in Shinjuku Marui Annex
Until now, fans of the Evangelion franchise who wanted to shop for goods when they visited Tokyo have had two main choices: either visit the…
Japan’s New Kitty Hotel And Cafe Hybrid Gives Guests Constant View Of Cats
Japanese cat cafe and animal rescue company Neco Republic is always looking for creative ways to find forever homes for rescue cats. In the past…