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…
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Expecting an Order in Japan? A Delivery Robot Will Come Knocking on Your Door
Kanji Takahashi, Sankei Shimbun, JAPAN Foward The Japanese government is set to green-light robot delivery services using public roads, with the aim of starting operations…
Boys be eco-conscious! Luxury umbrella maker designs staid striped eco-bags for men
Ever since Japan announced it would require stores to charge customers for plastic bags, eco-bag sales have steadily increased. For example, Kyoto Shimbun reported that…
Japanese restaurant Akomeya Shokudo rolls out a healthy and enticing autumn sweets lineup
The sweltering heat of late summer will soon give way to the cooler winds of autumn, and with it, thoughts of chestnuts, mushrooms and other…
Former AKB48 member Sumire Sato supervises violet afternoon tea at The Strings Hotel Yagoto Nagoya
After spending nine years in the idol groups AKB48 and SKE48, Sumire Sato, whose first name means “violet,” began working freelance as a creator, engaging…
Tongue-tingling green Sichuan peppercorn chicken now at MINISTOP convenience stores
Stuck in self-imposed (or company-mandated) isolation due to the novel coronavirus, many of us are trying to find ways to compensate for the lack of…
Japanese service upcycling vintage kimonos into one-of-a-kind parasols now available online
In Japan, colorful silk kimonos with beautiful patterns are often passed down from mother to daughter, and sometimes purchased for coming-of-age ceremonies and weddings. However,…
Vent frustrations or make memes with these “Error Playing Cards” from creator Monyaizumi
If you’ve never experienced one, consider yourself lucky, but there’s a chance you’ve come across an error message pop-up or two if you’ve been using…
Trick-or-treating during a pandemic? These face shields have your kids covered
Halloween is still more than two months away, but some parents may already be making plans. Although things are supposed to be a bit spooky…
World’s first custom 3D-printed unibody carbon fiber e-bike Superstrata gets Ultraman edition
If you bike a lot, you can appreciate the benefit of having a sturdy, lightweight bike. If you follow bike-related or crowdfunding news, then you…
Live kawaii ever after with a Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel wedding plan
Escrit, a Japanese company which produces weddings and receptions, have been offering their popular Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel wedding plan for quite some time…
INTERVIEW | Koichi Wakata on the Prospects of a Japanese Astronaut on the Moon
Shinji Ono, Sankei Shimbun, JAPAN Forward The Japanese and United States governments announced in July a joint declaration for cooperation in the U.S.-led Artemis manned…
Photographer captures ethereal sight of lanterns reflected on Sarusawa Pond in Nara
Wasabitool is a talented photographer who takes breathtakingly beautiful photos of Japanese landscapes. Some of our readers may recall his photos of snow-blanketed Kyoto which…
Japanese Vtubers join international Vtubers in SIGGRAPH 2020’s Virtual Beings World
In the last few years, Vtubers have really come into their own. Famous Vtuber / singers with corporate backing such as Kizuna AI and Kaguya…
These cases wrap your smartphones with adorable chinchillas, hamsters or rabbits
If you’re looking for something to cutesify your smartphone, look no further than these adorable cases featuring chinchillas, hamsters or rabbits. On sale since August…