The Japanese festival holiday of obon is a time to welcome home and honor the spirits of one’s ancestors. Every year (August 12th this year),…

If you’re perusing the current sweets menu at Starbucks Japan, you’ll find what on name alone sounds to be a delicious seasonal dessert–the Blueberry and…

A new series: “Words that changed my life” We’re happy to announce the beginning of a new special interview series at grape Japan: “Words that…

GBL, an official Studio Ghibli apparel brand based in Japan, always has the coolest looks on offer, inspired by various characters from the iconic animation…

Any hardcore Studio Ghibli fan will recognise this moving scene in an instant. It portrays the main character of Nausicaa of the Valley of the…

Sushi comes in all shapes and sizes. From the Americanized California Roll, to raw horsemeat and even whale, the traditional Japanese food offers something for…

Beloved animation giant Studio Ghibli, and particularly anime icon Hayao Miyazaki (who will be honored as the inaugural focal point of the new Academy Museum…

Yukihiro Watanabe for JAPAN Forward The curtain has closed on the one-month performance of the big hit kabuki adaptation of Nausicaä of the Valley of…

Sōzō Galleria 想造ガレリア, one of Bandai Spirits’ premium series offered in partnership with Studio Ghibli, has already created several beautiful and intricately designed models from…

Fans of beloved anime film giant Studio Ghibli in the United States have been delighted in the past few years by a collaborative effort between…

If you’ve ever sat back watching your favorite Studio Ghibli films and thought to yourself “boy, there sure is a lot of flying around in…