Nattō lovers rejoice: This nattō variety box from Mito’s Reiwa Nattō is just for you!
Unpopular opinion – Nattō is delicious. Well, at least I think it is, and according to a survey run by Nifty in 2017 so does61.9%…
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Cat adorably and begrudgingly helps owner sing Evangelion’s opening theme song
Cat lovers and fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion were delighted last month when the original singer of the hit anime’s iconic opening theme song, “A…
Tokyo restaurant serves up sakura tacos to celebrate cherry blossom season
Despite the pandemic putting a damper on cherry blossom viewing parties, it’s getting to be that time of year in Japan where you can throw…
Japanese service prints your face on cookies and macarons to terrify your friends
Last year, Japanese retailer Ii na stores decided a fun but quirky way to keep families that couldn’t meet up for gatherings during the pandemic…
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 company develops “floating image” no-touch touch panels to avoid direct button contact
Response to the spread of the coronavirus as an ongoing global pandemic has seen not only a focus on social distancing, but extra caution exercised…
Studio Ghibli fan floored by wife’s handmade amazing Ghibli Valentine’s cookies
The charming characters and worlds created by beloved animation Studio Ghibli seem like they would almost perfectly translate into the world of sweets, and @chiii_ida06…
Become your favorite Gundam with Bandai’s new shirt, boxer, and socks Mobile Suit sets
With giant Gundam tofu heads, https://grapeejapan.com/158828, and a new high-priced model made from “Gundarium alloy“, it’s been quite easy for fans of Mobile Suit Gundam…
Satisfy sophisticated and refined tastebuds with this Rare Blue Cheesecake
Who can resist the soft, pillowy texture of a good cheesecake? Not me, that’s for sure. But even if you can fight the tempting pull…
Pretty but prickly – Izu Shaboten Zoo dresses up cacti plants for Hinamatsuri
Hinamatsuri or Girl’s Day is one of the next big events on the Japanese calendar. In the days leading up to it families display a…
East Asian High School Illustration Contest 2021 – Submissions now open!
Submissions for the East Asian High School Illustration Contest 2021 are now open, and the competition is starting to heat up over on the submission…
Remove even the toughest stains with the Haku’undō mask cleaning liquid
Essential for the current times we live in, removable masks are a great eco-friendly and sustainable invention. However, they are not without their flaws, one…
Endless cat-themed goods to take over Keio Department store at ‘Nyan Nyan Fair’
Head over to Shinjuku’s Keio Department store from the 11th to 24th February 2021 for the purrfect event – the Keio Nyan Nyan Festival. The…
Luna and Artemis turned into adorable Japanese sweets with Sailor Moon mochi cakes
The release of Sailor Moon Eternal has seen treats for fans of the iconic anime series pop up in Japan, including official themed cafes. Now…
Tokyo Tower lights-up with kanji for ‘hope’ on Chinese New Year 2021
Celebrate Chinese New Year from the comfort of your own home this year, with this humble light-up for hope at Tokyo Tower. Tokyo tower will…