The social media landscape is a little different in Japan than in other countries. While smartphone penetration is nearly ubiquitous and internet accessibility is notably…

Recently, to avoid spreading the COVID-19, many stores and restaurants had to be temporarily closed or switched to take out services only. Therefore, online nomikai/…

Although we still need to exercise caution during the unfolding coronavirus pandemic, many of us rely on cars to pick up groceries, engage in essential…

Garrett Popcorn Shops definitely has its fans in Japan. Since they opened their first stand in the popular Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo in 2013, the…

As we introduced before in grape Japan, Qoobo, designed by Yukai Engineering, is a “tailed cushion that can heal your heart,” and is marketed as…

Japanese roots Although it gained international fame and turned into a cultural phenomenon, some people forget that Pac-Man is a Japanese creation, developed in 1979…

There is a variety of gadgets that appear in the popular manga Doraemon written by Fujiko F. Fujio. Not only are there a few himitsu…

Japanese citizens are by and large peace-loving and tolerant. The vast majority obey the law, protect group consensus, and avoid rocking the boat. Nevertheless, in…

Donguri Republic, a store specialising in Studio Ghibli gifts and souvenirs, is adding 6 new brooches to their “Full of Ghibli” embroidery brooch collection at…

Zuva, creator of the world’s largest database of start-up companies, says it is optimistic about the prospects for growth once Japan’s ‘state of emergency’ is…

Fujiko F Fujio is the pen name of the manga artists duo that brought to life one of Japan’s most beloved characters, Doraemon, the robot…

Umaibō, the popular 10-yen stick-shaped corn puff snack which has been a kids’ favorite since 1979, is known for having many zany flavors. Spicy brined…

In Japan, restaurants will often celebrate the 29th of the month as “Meat Day” because in Japanese, two is “ni” and nine can be pronounced…

Kyoto pop icon Asachill Some of our long-term grape Japan readers may recall model, singer, artist, Harajuku fashion leader and Kyoto pop icon Asachill. We…

For many, the defining example of a Hollywood actor advertising products in Japanese commercials may not even be an actual one, but the character Bill…