Modeler’s Gundam bonsai sculptures look like the ruins of an epic ancient battle
Many who craft plastic Mobile Suit Gundam models (often shortened to “Gunpla” in Japanese) are able to add a special something that adds a whole…
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Japanese Twitter user’s stylish homemade keyboard is a winter delight
While most would consider not even glancing at your keyboard to be a sign of an adept typist, Japanese Twitter user Ize (@Ize628) has crafted…
Evangelion inspired gelatin leaves quite the Apocalyptic Impact
After multiple delays, the long awaited release of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, the final film in the Rebuild of Evangelion and ultimate conclusion…
Fashion brand Gatsby redefines what’s “cool” with actor Takeru Satoh. What’s your take?
“Who decides what’s cool?” Most have probably wondered this from time to time, especially when you hear whispers of bell bottoms coming back in style…
Artist’s stunning and spooky abandoned movie theater diorama is too real not to believe in
We’ve seen some amazing and meticulously crafted dioramas from Japanese artists on Twitter, including impressive miniature worlds that explore thalassophobia (the fear of the deep…
Japanese modeler shows a clever 100-yen store trick to turn your figures into frozen prisoners and warriors
Figure and acrylic modeling artist @ume_k_bou writes in his Twitter profile that his motto for his craft is “free, easy, and dirty self-satisfaction”, and a…
Thermos-style Japanese rice and soup bowls serve piping hot food and are easy to handle
With colder weather in full swing, Japanese staples such as hotly served green tea, miso soup, and ramen seem to get a natural boost in…
Show off cute and cool stylized kanji characters with Rohoubou earrings
We have had numerous opportunities at grape Japan to introduce the interesting and appealing aspects of Kanji 漢字, the Japanese word for the adopted logographic…
Artist turns Pokémon into super realistic appliances like lights and aroma dispensers
Even with so many goods, games, and tourist locations tied to the hit franchise, Pokémon fans have often fantasized about the idea of Pokémon existing…
Japanese calligraphist shows how you can write gorgeous kanji with a cheap pen
Whether it be traditionally practiced Japanese calligraphy or simply an extremely neatly written signboard, there’s something very satisfying about watching perfectly handwritten kanji. Taught from…
Japanese retailer revolutionizes kotatsu with outlets and high seating for telework
As more and more companies gravitate towards long-term telework policies to continue safe and distanced working as a countermeasure to the coronavirus situation, we’re seeing…
Illustrator turns animals into epic and gorgeous Japanese folklore beasts
Japanese illustrator Tobihachi (@tonbippo08) has an amazing talent for taking animals and transforming them into incredibly expressive characters such as warriors and nobles, even with…
Hint Mints get gorgeous Japanese woodblock prints on new elegant tins
Dating back to the 1600’s and covering a wide variety of topics including folklore heroes, kabuki actors, beautiful landscapes, and even erotica in gorgeous illustration,…
Mysterious Game Boy post box in mountains of Japan is hauntingly nostalgic
If you spend enough time traveling in Japan, you’ll occasionally stumble upon relic landmarks of a bygone era given a different type of aesthetic appeal…
Japanese illustrator’s adorable GIF art shows how cats perfectly fit into everything as melting ice cream cones
As most cat owners know, our feline friends can seemingly become liquid and fit into impossible containers and crevices if they so choose to. It…