Japanese Embroidery Artist’s Exquisitely Detailed Clasp Purse Is Out of This World
On Christmas Eve, 1968, NASA’s Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell and Bill Anders had the privilege of being the first humans to behold…
Metal Gear Singer Shares Delightful Video Of Japanese Train English Announcers Saying Lines Together
If you don’t know talented singer and voice actress from her work on titles such as the Tokyo Ghoul and the Metal Gear Solid and…
The Tahitian Noni Cafe Reopens in Shinjuku, Now Offers Coffee and Drinks Charged with Cannabis Active Ingredient CBD
Tahitian Noni Cafe was already known as an oasis of relaxation in Tokyo’s busy Shinjuku district, offering drinks made with Morinda’s Tahitian noni juice in…
Sleepy Shiba Inu And Cat Back Straightening Pillows Want To Adorably Fix Your Posture
Japan has no shortage of cute and quirky arm rests for those who spend a lot of time at their keyboard, with Psyduck, sleeping otter,…
Krispy Kreme Japan’s Spring Lineup Brings Easter and Sakura Season Together as Premium Doughnuts
Although your average Krispy Kreme branches do a top notch job of providing seasonal and limited-time-only treats to the Japanese public, there’s one particular branch…
Lipton Japan Releases Convenience Store Sakura Tea Latte for Cherry Blossom Tea Break
Spring is Japan’s favourite time of the year, and the inescapable national symbol of springtime is of course, sakura (cherry blossom). The main way to…
Harajuku Kawaii Monster Cafe Show Support for LGBT Couples with ‘Genderless’ Valentine’s Day Menu
The adorable but somehow warped fashion scene of Harajuku is perfectly encapsulated in one of the area’s long-standing mainstays, the Kawaii Monster Cafe. The surreal…
Garrett Japan’s ‘Gourmet’ Sakura Popcorn Tin Celebrates Cherry Blossom Season
Garrett’s ‘gourmet’ popcorn brand was first established in Chicago, but it found another home in Japan, where outrageously long queues became a fixture of their…
Offer Your Valentine Sakura Chocolates while Viewing Early-Blooming Sakura at Happo-En
For most people who enjoy cherry blossoms, the time to look forward to is late March and April. With the mild temperatures this winter, the…
Meikyoku Kissaten Lion: The Shibuya Cafe Where Talking Is Banned And Classical Music Is Celebrated
What if I told you there’s a café in Shibuya where speaking is forbidden? No soy lattes, no tapioca drinks, no frappuccinos. Instead, you get…
Time-Lapse Video of Giant Buddha Against The Backdrop of The Setting Sun Is Awe-Inspiring
As previously introduced on grape Japan, the Ushiku Buddha 牛久大仏 (Ushiku Daibutsu) in Ibaraki Prefecture is a massive structure which can be seen from miles…
Hello Kitty Is Ready For Adorable Battle With Two Gundam Chogokin Figures
The combined celebration of Mobile Suit Gundam’s 40th anniversary and Hello Kitty’s 45th birthday resulted in a surprising Gundam vs. Hello Kitty crossover, which in…
Tokyo’s New Ninja Hotel Rooms Are Supervised By Japan’s Ninja Council
You may have noticed a recent spike in businesses in Japan using the appeal of ninja to attract foreign visitors, including a ninja bar that…
MOS Burger and Lawson Embrace Automation as Japan’s Labor Shortage Worsens
In the Western world, the economic effects of automation are a growing concern. American political candidates like Andrew Yang are warning that the world economy…
Gorgeous “One Piece As A Japanese High School” Anime Shorts End With Marineford Sports Day Battle
Nissin Cup Noodle’s “Hungry Day” series of beautifully animated commercials takes popular anime characters and re-imagines them as Japanese high school students. Their latest miniseries…