Exquisite cat kiriko glasses and Maneki-neko figurine collection from Fujimaki online store
If you’re a cat lover, and are fond of Japan’s beckoning lucky Maneki-Neko cat figurines, you should visit Gotokuji Temple, home of a thousand Maneki-Neko…
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Fluffy souffle pancake shop Flipper’s features grapes, autumn fruits in “Fall Harvest Festival”
You’ve probably heard of souffle pancakes. Trending heavily on Japanese social media in recent years, these light, fluff-tastic creations can sometimes tower three or four…
MANGA ⇔ TOKYO: Exhibition Shows Your Favorite Pop Culture Scenes in the Metropolis
Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Forward Have you ever watched a film and become so entrenched in the story that you wanted to visit the locations featured…
Three toads go into a sushi restaurant: Japanese frog owner’s cute feeding method goes viral
There’s no mistaking that Japanese Twitter user Keronpas loves frogs. To begin with, the name Keronpas ケロンパス contains “kero” which is the onomatopoeia for a…
Japanese photographer’s viral photo reveals the “dark side” of wedding photography
You see then elegantly framed and proudly displayed in people’s homes. Wedding photos. Images that crystalize the happiest moment of life, to be preserved and…
Beastars’ dapper deuteragonist Louis strikes a pensive pose in this beautifully detailed statue
Beastars Since it began to be serialized in Weekly Shonen Champion in 2016, Paru Itagaki’s gripping manga “Beastars” about a high school literally divided between…
One-of-a-kind stainless steel sake cup has a rippling design inspired by sake brewing
During the sake brewing process, drops of sake trickle down from the mash one by one, spreading ripples on the surface of the container beneath…
Gyukaku offers weekday yakiniku plan with all-you-can-drink for as little as 980 JPY
At this time of year, restaurants and food companies in Japan typically ramp up their promotions. As expressed by the saying shokuyoku no aki 食欲の秋…
Japanese painter Yoshiyasu Tamura releases fabulous art book ICON-TACT
About Yoshiyasu Tamura Yoshiyasu Tamura 田村吉康 is a painter, manga artist and illustrator who has made a name for himself around the world. He is…
NYASA ramune candies and marshmallows will charm you with cute cats in space suits
Ramune is a classic Japanese flavor with a long history. Most famous as a slightly lime-flavored carbonated drink served in an iconic Codd-neck bottle with…
Japanese traditional wagashi sweets chef fashions colorful, lifelike birds, fish and more
At first glance, just looking at the Twitter account of Kurokazu 黒和 (@kurokazu_45), with his fish-themed banner image and his profile picture showing him on…
X Japan’s leader Yoshiki turns into a titan from Attack on Titan in Wonda coffee commercial
Fans of legendary rock band X and its charismatic leader Yoshiki will surely appreciate a new commercial by Asahi’s Wonda coffee brand. In the commercial,…
Pikachu plushie surprise toy: One of three types revealed by washing with water
Although it might send up a warning flag for those who saw the film Gremlins in their youth, the target demographic envisaged by Sega Toys…
New LED glowstick is an “interactive communication tool” for online music events
If you’ve ever attended a live music concert in Japan, particularly idol concerts, then you’ve probably seen people waving glowsticks. And if you’ve ever seen…
Welcome fall with these gorgeous grape cakes from Café Comme Ça
Here at grape Japan, you could say we’re a bit partial to a certain fruit which is in season at this time of year. Of…