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…
Photography
Japanese Twitter user stumbles upon uncanny “broccoli tree”
Sometimes when you’re on a walk, you stumble upon something so surprising you can’t help but take a picture. That’s what happened to Japanese Twitter…
Photographer captures perfect shots of Japan’s Great Buddha “crying”
Japan boasts several impressive “Great Buddha” statues, but the Ushiku Daibutsu in Ibaraki prefecture is perhaps its most photogenic. Surrounded by beautiful flower gardens, the…
Japanese photographer captures stunning view of snow-covered Kyoto Sandbar
In winter, due to dryness, less moisture particles in the air, and stable air current, the sky is generally clearer compared to what it is…
Perfectly timed shots of Gifu Castle are an ode to Japanese historical leaders
Earlier this month, Japanese photographer Hisa (@hisa0808) tweeted two photos of Gifu castle in Gifu prefecture, and they’ve gotten a lot of attention not just…
Japanese photographer captures majestic Mount Fuji beaming with new snow
When it comes to Mount Fuji, there’s no such thing as too many photos, especially when they’re taken by talented photographers. Japan’s tallest and most…
Japanese photographer stumbles upon charming hidden “Totoro’s Forest” shrine
The forest of Sayama Hills in Tokorozawa, Japan is said to be the inspiration behind the setting of Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli classic, My Neighbor…
Photographer finds charming Japanese countryside scenes that look right out of an anime
It can sometimes sound silly to pass through a place in Japan and remark that “it looks like an anime”, because after all, many anime…
Gekkan Geinin: The First Monthly Entertainer Photo Exhibition now at Shibuya Parco
Shibuya Parco is a shopping center full of unique and fun things to do, with a young, hip vibe. We’ve covered it before on grape Japan….
Photographer captures perfectly timed shots of Japan’s beautiful Shirakawa-go
You may remember Japanese photographer Hisa (@Hisa0808) for his gorgeous set of photos showing off the historic mountain settlement of Shirakawa-go blanketed in snow. The…
Re:Construction is a dazzling exhibition by photographer Ryosuke Misawa
Photographer Ryosuke Misawa is holding a solo exhibition entitled ‘Re:Construction’ at the Shibuya branch of the Tsutaya chain of bookshops. Ryosuke Misawa is a celebrated…
Haunting photography of abandoned and submerged Japanese village draws survival horror comparisons
You may remember Maeyama’s (@xxakaxxv), a talented Japanese photographer who seeks out gorgeous scenery in western Japan, for their capturing of a magical train ride…
Photographer’s stunning shots of gorgeous mountain temple look straight out of an anime
Impressive photographer Iori Takano (Twitter, Instagram) focuses her camera lens on the striking seasonal scenery and vibrant natural color found across Japan, with a particular…
Night photographer’s tripod mishap causes Evangelion-esque apocalyptic shot
You only have to take one look at Kappa’s (@kappa_photo) photo gallery to learn that the talented photographer is snapping gorgeous shots all around Japan….
Japanese mountain hot spring town transforms into gorgeous winter wonderland
Ginzan Onsen (銀山温泉, Silver Mountain Hot Spring) is located in the mountains of Yamagata prefecture. While the traditional hot spring and surrounding town are splendid…