Unfinished wool felt cat doll haunts Japanese Twitter user
Wool felt cat art seems to be a popular hobby nowadays in Japan, with creatively cute felt cat face frames and even a service that…
Japanese photographer captures breathtaking images of stained glass spiral staircase
One of the most popular day-trip destinations for international visitors staying in the Tokyo area is Hakone. Famous for its soothing hot springs and natural…
Popular “perfectly shaped” fluffy and round pancake steamed buns return in Japan
Japanese sweets and snacks maker Morinaga is celebrated for a lot of their treats, but some of their most popular items are their super fluffy…
Illustrator Natsuya’s never-ending summer dreams of pools, popsicles, and aquamarine
Ahh, natsu (夏)… It means “summer” in Japanese, and also happens to be the first two syllables in the word natsukashii (懐かしい), which is “nostalgic.”…
Japan’s first ever burger chain celebrates with a whole fried crab burger
Bigger fast food chains in Japan may offer some eye-catching limited edition specials, such as McDonald’s first ever rice burgers and Burger King’s all-you-can-eat one…
Kirby Dream Land masks released in Japan
The round mound of pink pound and hero of Dream Land Kirby is usually known for inhaling things to get a powerup, but this time…
Strange Foot Disease Has a Simple Diagnosis
Can you guess what happened here? This summer in Japan felt short, but it was still a hot one. For some people, the heat can…
This Unicorn Softserve is Tokyo’s most magical ice cream!
Tokyo’s Asakusa district is an unspoiled relic of old Edo. Its ancient, narrow streets are crammed with century old stores and restaurants still vending their…
4th richest person Warren Buffett looks to Japan for a safe investment
Japan’s economy appears to be in rough shape. The bad news is that the East Asian country logged its largest drop in GDP, 27.8 percent…
With the Departure of Shinzo Abe, Yoshihide Suga takes the reigns
In late August, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced he would be stepping down. Citing health concerns—he is diagnosed with ulcerative colitis—the news initially fueled speculation…
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A cat who loves tight spaces and wants to go to work with her human [manga]
We at Grape Japan have a healthy interest—*cough* obsession *cough*—with cats. What else would you expect from an online platform. We’ve covered underwear that can…
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Japanese consumers show signs of lockdown fatigue as the outbreak enters the fall [manga]
Japan continues to struggle to limit the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. As Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s prepares to step down, the number of daily…
Adorable Japanese flapjack octopus magnets want to stick around and keep you company
Whether you call them octopuses, octopi or octopodes, the Japanese flapjack octopus is one of the cutest cephalopods around. Now you can get one as…
Harry Potter memo pad “magically” reveals embedded Hogwarts Castle the more you use it
Omoshiroi Block Japanese architectural model maker Triad Inc. sells amazing memo pads called Omoshiroi Block. The company leveraged their experience making architectural models to create…
Kenko Tokina’s retro cool camera instantly prints black-and-white photos on thermal paper
Embracing the retro look Instant cameras have been around for over 70 years now, and different formats have come and gone. Although many models are…