Street cats in Japan finally catch a break
According to the Ministry of Environment in Japan, about 25,000 cats were sent to the Health Center in 2019. Unfortunately, as in other countries, unscrupulous…
Japanese pole dancer Kana Sakuma and other influencers “strike a pose” on SNS
Japanese pole dancer Kana Sakuma (@sakana0kuma) is recently trending on Twitter. Throughout the winter season and earlier, she’s posted numerous pole dancing videos to help…
Beatboxing Buddhist monk amassing millions of views with Heart Sutra remix
It can be challenging to glean a clear understanding of spirituality in Japan. Before I moved to the island nation, I envisioned countless monks partaking…
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The awesome responsibility of being a Japanese school group leader [manga]
Japanese elementary schools are deceptively similar in appearance to their western counterparts. Classrooms are lively with energetic children who spend their day learning about the…
Melting sparrow makes people’s heart melt in Japan
Recently, Twitter user Satoru (@aerial2009) snapped a picture of a sparrow and he posted it online. On a recent winter day, a sparrow was taking…
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Owner comes across a small surprise while grooming her dog [manga]
We’re smitten for our furry friends here at grape Japan. How could you not be? When you’re stuck at home during the early winter months…
Take your own Demon Slayer with you wherever you go with these attachable plushies
Go about your day safely and securely with these attachable Kimetsu no Yaiba plushies from Perfect World Tokyo Co. The miniature plushies come in 13…
Try out Japan’s top strawberry brands at this all-you-can eat fruit fair
It is no secret that Japan has many different kinds of varieties when it comes to fruits. Just like the county’s meat and fish industry,…
Japanese history, but with all of the historical figures reimagined as cats
This animation show makes learning Japanese history a fresh and fun experience, by reimagining historic and powerful figures as feline characters. With Japan’s great love…
A fierce fashion fusion: ANNA SUI meets Kimetsu no Yaiba collection
This collaboration between popular fashion design company ANNA SUI and 2019/2020’s hit anime show, Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) is sure to get heads turning….
Ultra-realistic Eren Yaeger doll brings Attack on Titan’s hero to life
As the dramatic finale of Attack on Titan ensues, merchandise and goods celebrating one of the most successful animated series in the history of Japanese…
Kadokawa announces ranking of popular Haruhi characters, offers free Haruhi Zoom backgrounds
To celebrate the publication of the latest and 12th novel in the Haruhi Suzumiya series, The Intuition of Haruhi Suzumiya, publisher Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko has…
How Yamaguchi city became the birthplace of Christmas in Japan
Christmas has come a long way since it first arrived in Japan in 1552. These days you can walk any metropolitan street to see sparkling…
Japanese mountain hot spring town transforms into gorgeous winter wonderland
Ginzan Onsen (銀山温泉, Silver Mountain Hot Spring) is located in the mountains of Yamagata prefecture. While the traditional hot spring and surrounding town are splendid…
For the cat lover who has everything: Giant cats sitting like humans capsule toy series
Capsule toy fans sure have their pick of the litter in Japan. No matter how niche or specific the idea may be, you’ll likely be…