Interview Series: “Words that changed my life” In this series, we interview leading figures in the fields of manga, anime, music, acting, voice acting, cosplay,…

While we’re pretty accustomed to seeing those dedicated to plastic modeling (“puramo”, as it is often shortened in Japan) craft impressive anime-themed works such as…

We’ve seen birds get quite intrigued by figures that resemble them and treat them just like their own feathered friends, but Sonny, a silver java…

One of the main attractions of Japan’s newly opened Kobe Port Museum (located in Kobe, of course) is its theatrical aquarium Aquarium x Art átoa….

A Christmas dinner menu in Japan typically consists of the now long tradition of grabbing some KFC and a slice of Christmas cake. That means…

Some grape Japan readers may recall the amazingly photorealistic work of Haru Otomi 音海はる. We first introduced the then 18-year-old color pencil artist in 2019…

Artificial intelligence is capable of creating original artwork using something called GAN (Generative Adversarial Network). There are apps now available to create this so-called GAN…

With temperatures dropping day by day in Japan, it’s only natural for pets to seek the comfort of warmth. Just recently, we introduced a pair…

When heavy snowfall hits Japan, it typically results in some splendid scenery. Mt. Fuji and even sakura cherry blossoms often look their most spectacular when…

There really isn’t a category capsule toys in Japan shy away from. Whether it be spider cats that hug the rim of your glass or…

It might be hard to think of a fashionable accessory with Japan’s edible melonpan mask, but Japanese handicraft store Otsuka-ya (@otsukayanetshop) may have whipped up…

It is not uncommon for Japanese school children to carry a “bouhan buzzer”, or a personal safety and security buzzer among their school supplies. The…

Earlier this month, McDonald’s Japan released their popular winter seasonal burger, the Gurakoro (Gratin Croquette Burger). This year they decided to fancy things up a…

With the world under a multitude of different restrictions right now, the future comes across as an uncertain one for the entertainment industry, but with…

Japanese fruit sandwiches We’ve had several opportunities to introduce Japan’s delicious and visually appealing fruit sandwiches at grape Japan. We’ve covered the simple but delicious…