Vtuber Linca Tojou launches crowdfunding campaign to support Matsudo City, Chiba Pref.
Linca Tojou 戸定梨香 is a local idol and Vtuber in support of Matsudo City 松戸市, Chiba Prefecture, affiliated with the Vtuber production agency VASE operated…
Japanese photographer captures beautiful shot of lunar eclipse over Gifu Castle
On Novemeber 19, 2021 a partial lunar eclipse was visible in Japan. Stargazers across the world delighted at this rare spectacle, which lasted for around…
Cygames’ Mega-Hit Umamusume Captivates Horse Racing Enthusiasts and Anime Fans Alike
Umamusume’s popularity is partly because it faithfully recreates scenes of real-world horses and races, while adding “what-if” stories for players to imagine other outcomes. Koichi…
Bamboo lantern display illuminates Kyoto temple grounds and torii gate into golden wonder
Japanese photographer Usadanu (@usalica) explores Kyoto and its surrounding areas, often capturing stunning seasonal scenery of shrines and temples that sometimes looks straight out of…
How to order overseas from Grape Shop: unique, high-quality items made in Japan
Earlier this year, we introduced the international shipping expansion of Grape Shop, an e-commerce site shared by we at grape Japan and our sister Japanese…
Adorable kitten in Japan rides his tortoise taxi everywhere
Sometimes completely different types of animals can form the closest of bonds. Japanese Twitter user Nyankokame (@nyanko_kame78) recently showed that with an adorable video of…
Japan’s winter comfort food gets a wild twist in the Gibier Oden Course at HOSHINOYA Karuizawa
Oden: Japanese winter comfort food A familiar sight at Japanese convenience stores, and a popular menu item in izakaya gastropubs, oden (おでん or 御田), a…
Domino’s awarding lucky customer with 18-karat gold chopsticks for their new overflowing pizza series
While Domino’s Japan sometimes turns heads with the type of toppings they put on their pizza (as seen with tapioca pearl boba pizza and a…
Beauty brand BOTANIST starts SDGs reforestation project in Bihoro-cho, Hokkaido
Since 2017, Lifestyle and Beauty product brand BOTANIST has been dedicating a portion of its sales to acts of reforestation and woodland conservation in Japan….
Autumn illumination transforms Ritsurin Garden into a different world at night
Located in Kagawa’s Takamatsu city, Ritsurin Garden is one of Japan’s oldest and largest strolling gardens. Lying in a former river bed, the garden was…
Apathetic shark getting nibbled on at Japanese aquarium charms crowd for more than one reason
Aquariums often have some creative setups that put an extra spotlight on the fascinating sea life on display, such as spooky Halloween jellyfish exhibitions and…
Sweater wearing cat and otter humidifiers are here to adorably take care of your room
When the air gets drier, it’s not uncommon to find your throat irritated and your skin dry and flaky. That’s why it’s a good idea…
Superimposed map of Hokkaido shows off the truly gigantic scale of the prefecture
Aside from the island of Honshu, Hokkaido is Japan’s largest area of landmass, and is by far the biggest prefecture in the country. Despite having…
Peanuts collaborates with Hiroshima artisans on makeup brush set using traditional techniques
Nestled in the middle of a prefectural capital and two other major cities, the town of Kumano appears as an unassuming blip on maps of…
Adorable Nissin Donbei pouches have ears and tails just like the Dongitsune fox girl
A foxy pouch for Donbei’s 45th anniversary On December 18th, 2021, Takarajimasha Co., Ltd. will commemorate the 45th anniversary of Nissin’s popular Donbei line of…