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During the sake brewing process, drops of sake trickle down from the mash one by one, spreading ripples on the surface of the container beneath…

Kiki, a cat in Japan, will never have to worry about being called out for rude behavior by being accused of being raised by wolves….

Fans of legendary rock band X and its charismatic leader Yoshiki will surely appreciate a new commercial by Asahi’s Wonda coffee brand. In the commercial,…

Although it might send up a warning flag for those who saw the film Gremlins in their youth, the target demographic envisaged by Sega Toys…

If you’ve ever attended a live music concert in Japan, particularly idol concerts, then you’ve probably seen people waving glowsticks. And if you’ve ever seen…

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It’s hard to walk through a toy shop and not feel a little nostalgic. The home of anime, Japan has more than its fair share…

As most cat owners know, our feline friends can seemingly become liquid and fit into impossible containers and crevices if they so choose to. It…

While Japanese mascots are known for their ability to anthropomorphize just about any regional specialty or delicacy into a cute character, there are quite a…

Japan is a fashion mecca. We at Grape Japan recently covered cosplayers Nakanojojo and Akira Itsuki, both of whom flash eye-popping anime-inspired styles to their…

There might be something to the adage “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away.” As many know, Japan has the longest life expectancy of…

It’s Saturday night as I write this. It’s been a long week, and I’ve worked hard, so I figured why not have a drink. It’s…

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