Doraemon Stand By Me 2 attraction is coming to Universal Studios Japan this summer
“Doraemon: STAND BY ME 2” XR Ride In 2014, STAND BY ME Doraemon, the first-ever 3DCG animated feature film in the history of the Doraemon…
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Japanese photo-artist Tanico reverses proportions in common Japanese dishes
Photo-artist Tanico Photo-artist Tanico can create breathtakingly beautiful montages of cityscapes and nature, creatively accentuated with text. In recent months, however, his food-related work seems…
Japanese candy shop Shalala-sha’s beautiful “edible gems” make charming gifts
Shalala-sha is a candy shop specializing in kohaku-tō 琥珀糖 (literally “amber sugar”), a kind of candy made from pure sugar and kanten 寒天 (Japanese agar),…
Cheese Kuzumochi Pudding: A trio of fermented ingredients fuse in a refreshing summer treat
You can enjoy pudding almost anywhere in the world, but you’re not likely to experience puddings like the ones they make at Funabashiya 船橋屋. A…
Bandai Namco’s “Den-On-Bu” dance music character project assembles all-star cast
During the Asobinotes Online Fes held on Sunday, June 28th, Bandai Namco Entertainment’s fledgling sound entertainment label Asobinotes announced an exciting new project called “Den-On-Bu.”…
Japanese inventor makes face mask that rises to let you eat, other “useless machines” for pandemic times
Although it has become somewhat of a political issue in some countries, medical authorities mostly concur that that wearing a face mask is useful the…
This Bearbrick bear may be horrifying to all but the most devoted wagyu lovers
Medicom Toy Inc.’s internationally popular B@ARBRICK bear collectible toys are famous for their artist collaborations. Since artists aren’t limited to sticking to cute and innocent…
Shrine maiden at Kyoto’s Jōnangū Shrine performs sacred mid-summer kagura dance
A peaceful and delightful shrine situated in Fushimi Ward, southern Kyoto, away from the more crowded areas of he city, Jōnangū has beautiful flowers and…
Proudly display your weaboo cred with your very own gaijin hanko
Although foreigners living in Japan can use their signature in most situations they’ll encounter, there are few situations where having a hanko seal can come…
Upcoming Fate/Grand Order anime film collaborates with AXE deodorant
If you’re a fan of the Fate Night/Grand Order series, then you’re probably excited about the upcoming two-part animated film based on the 6th Chapter:…
To Osaka Resident Misty Fujii, Black Lives Matter is Personal
John O’Donoghue, for JAPAN Forward Where are you from? This is a question often asked of foreign residents in Japan. While it can get repetitive,…
Hello Kitty teams up with epidemic-fighting monster Amabie to hasten end of pandemic
If you’re interested in Japan and have been following some of the news in the last few months, chances are you’ve heard of Amabie. The…
Kirby Cafe rolls out a new summer menu for 2020
If you’re a fan of the great pink round one, July is going to be a great time to visit Kirby Cafe! Back by popular…
“Virtual at-home cafe” is a virtually enjoyable maid cafe experience
From @home to at-home If you’ve ever visited Akihabara, or if you’ve been following grape Japan for a while, then you’ve probably heard of “at-home…
“Nodame Cantabile” cast reunite for online party in spin-off on Tomoko Ninomiya’s Twitter account
Fans of the internationally popular josei manga Nodame Cantabile got a pleasant surprise yesterday when author Tomoko Ninomiya suddenly posted a very brief spin-off on…