Slam Dunk is back! Fans of the mega-hit basketball-themed manga series Slam Dunk got a pleasant surprise during their lunch break (Japan time) today, January…

Japan has quite a few free stock photo websites, including extremely niche themes such as mouth-watering wagyu beef photos and even a stock photo website…

The holidays are a magical time of year. And impossibly stressful. End of the year deadlines piling up, various social commitments to fulfill, and presents…

We’re smitten for our furry friends here at grape Japan. How could you not be? When you’re stuck at home during the early winter months…

Go about your day safely and securely with these attachable Kimetsu no Yaiba plushies from Perfect World Tokyo Co. The miniature plushies come in 13…

This animation show makes learning Japanese history a fresh and fun experience, by reimagining historic and powerful figures as feline characters. With Japan’s great love…

As the dramatic finale of Attack on Titan ensues, merchandise and goods celebrating one of the most successful animated series in the history of Japanese…

During trying times amid a pandemic, it’s important to remember what you have. Hopefully, health, friends, family, and good food make the list for readers….

Earlier this year, Japan Post commemorated the 50th anniversary of Doraemon, a long-running popular anime and manga about a the time-travelling robot cat, with a…

I’m a sucker for a good scary story. I grew up a horror movie junkie, and haven’t outgrown the addiction as I’ve gotten older. My…

The third year of Reiwa marks 50 years since world-renowned mangaka (manga artist), Jiro Taniguchi, made his debut and took his first steps into the…

Demon Slayer, or Kimetsu no Yaiba 鬼滅の刃 in Japanese, is the highest-grossing Japanese film of this year. The film is based on a phenomenally popular manga…

If you’re at all familiar with the Japanese comics known as manga, you’re probably familiar with the colorful and magical science fiction/fantasy types with cute…

Autumn in Japan is a pretty special time in which residents enjoy kouyou, or the changing leaves. Moreover, the countries inspirational landscapes provide travelers with…

Just like anywhere, kids in Japan are pretty cute. ESL teachers living throughout the country probably think this nearly every day. In recent years, many…