As we’ve noted before, Japanese people work hard … although they may not exactly be working smart. According to OECD data, Japanese firms are surprisingly…

For Studio Ghibli fans, Japanese retailer Donguri Republic (Donguri Kyowakoku) is an absolute go-to for awesome merchandise inspired by the beloved animation giant. In the…

By – Ben K Introduction As readers of grape Japan can surely attest to, the kawaii aesthetic has become an internationally recognized commodity. But where…

The novel coronavirus pandemic is providing an opportunity for people to discover ways in which they can practice physical distancing while bridging social distance, and…

Kasukabe City is located in the Saitama Prefecture and the place is very famous for being Crayon Shin-chan’s hometown. Fans all over the world come…

Occasional cosplayer, anisong DJ event enthusiast and Twitter user Bon-chan (@bon_the_fool) shared a special photo of his dad on Twitter and the response was huge….

The popular manga and anime series Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer has been in the news lately, which is nothing surprising by now. However, unlike…

From Noh masks, traditional fox masks and devil masks to contemporary mask creations like realistic animal masks and kigurumi masks, not to mention masked idols,…

If you’re visiting Tokyo this January and your interests fall somewhere within the Venn diagram of anime, manga, Japanese subculture and art, then there’s a…

Even visitors who don’t necessarily identify themselves as fans of Japanese games, anime or idols are probably aware of the Japanese phenomenon known as the…

Momo and the Grudge Girls Although most of the world may only know about Momo through the Momo’s Challenge viral hoax, her origins are in…

There are certainly some amazingly talented cardboard artists out there, including a welder couple who made a feline mecha for their cats. Cardboard artist Dr….

“Geisai” Festival at Tokyo University of the Arts One of the most distinguished art universities in Japan, the Tokyo University of the Arts 東京藝術大学 (also…

Over the past few years, Japan seems to be flexing its muscle on a corner of a market many may have not known existed: super…

(Updated on July 22, 2019) Worst confirmed arson incident in postwar Japan On July 18th, around 10:30 am, black smoke began to billow out of…