Why This Picturesque Japanese Village Looks Just Like a Swiss Christmas Card
If you look at this photo and think it doesn’t look like anywhere else in Japan, you’d be right. Shirakawa-Go, a mountain settlement in Gifu…
A Memorable Excursion to Idyllic Takataki Lake – Part 1: Kominato Railway
Hakone, Yokohama, Kamakura and Enoshima Island are some of the common day-trips which typically get mentioned in tourist guides and travel sites. However, since these…
Inside Tokyo’s Amazing Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Exhibition and Cafe
To celebrate Final Fantasy’s 30th anniversary, a special exhibition is running until 28th February 2018 at the Mori Arts Center Gallery, Tokyo. Source: (C) Grape…
Turn Yourself Into The Most Adorable Mecha Ever With These Sloth, Chinchilla, And Otter Themed Body Warmers
Japanese oddity and bookstore Village Vanguard sells just about anything you can think of, including KFC-scented bath bombs. Their fashion department, however, might tend to…
Now You Really Can Send Your Valentine a Sweet Message, Letters Spelled in Chocolate
Year after year, Japanese chocolate makers and company marketing teams scratch their heads trying to coming up with innovative products and services for Valentine’s Day….
Astonishing Memo Pads Reveal Intricate Embedded Models The More You Use Them
Updated: February 12th, 2018 You don’t need to be a stationery enthusiast to appreciate this marvel of fine craftsmanship, beauty and utility. With their OMOSHIROI…
Universal Studios Japan Gives Way To Final Fantasy Ride, Goods, and Food!
As part of Universal Cool Japan initiative, Universal Studios Japan’s collaborative effort to promote Japanese entertainment and pop culture around the world with big time…
Tokyo Hit By Heaviest Snow Storm In Four Years And Some Actually Enjoyed It
Tokyo suffered Monday night as a winter storm dropped anywhere from 10 to 20 centimeters of snow in the city, the largest snowfall in a…
Japan’s First ‘Sleep Attraction’ is a Futuristic Steampunk Time Machine Spa
Goku no Kimochi is a Japanese spa which has become renowned for their incredibly relaxing head massages. Since opening in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, they’ve opened branches…
Japanese Artist’s Incredibly Detailed Creations Made Using Only Cardboard
From pop culture icons to every day items, it seems there’s nothing that can’t be cardboard-ified by Monami Ohno. The Japanese artist creates mind-blowingly intricate…
“Men’s Day” At Five-Floor Japanese Cat Cafe Hopes To Unite Shy Guys With Rescue Cats
It seems as though every year Japan introduces a whole new slew of tweaks and twists on their popular cat cafes, and that’s probably because…
Interview with Kyoto Pop Singer Asachill
As our readers may recall, last month, Kyoto pop singer Asachill guided us through the beautiful traditional Kyoto neighborhood of Pontocho where she grew up….
Giant Japanese Mackerel Pillow Cases Are Here To Creep You Out And Cuddle With You
Japanese creative design brand Mocolle (whose official brand concept is “Wouldn’t it be nice if this existed?”) often makes clothes and home furnishings based on fantasies…
Complete Ninja Training For Some Fine Dining at Ninja Akasaka Restaurant Tokyo
Part haute cuisine and part fantasy adventure, Ninja Akasaka is more of an experience than a meal. Source: (C) Grape Japan Our journey back in…
Japanese Teen Gets Perfect Score On University Entrance History Exam With Insane Study Guide
On January 13th-14th, high school students from all over Japan marched into test centers ready to tackle the National Center Test for University Admissions, a…