Snow-covered cherry blossom flowers provide a serene way to capture the sakura season
Spring marks hanami 花見, or cherry blossom flower season in Japan. Typically throughout the final weeks of March and early April, the tiny pink flower…
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Nikawa exhibit showcases timeworn handicraft that binds the ancient paintings of Japan
Japan is a place that values tradition. One walk through any metropolitan center, and you’ll soon realize that the people of this country go to…
Childcare-focused Instagrammer uses Studio Ghibli to explain what pregnancy is like
I was talking recently with my SO about the experience of women and men in our respective countries. While some things are different between East…
Yasuto Sasada’s detailed paintings on display in the artist’s first solo exhibition in Osaka
Acclaimed illustrator and contemporary artist Yasuto Sasada announced he will hold his first solo exhibition in Osaka in early April. Titled “Yasuto Sasada Exhibition -Makuake,”…
Famous YouTuber Bilingirl Chika opens online salon after suffering serious cyberbullying
Last year, we talked about the serious online abuse and cyberbullying that YouTuber Bilingirl received during the early days of the pandemic. For those who…
A snowy walk: Japanese artist shocks followers with unbelievably lifelike embroidery design
Winter is pretty rough in Japan. Houses and apartments have varying degrees of insulation, making unheated rooms unbearably cold. Moreover, anyone commuting to and from…
Twitter user Licca makes mouth-watering Japanese cakes but look closely before digging in
Living in Japan can be a dangerous business for anyone with a sweet tooth. The country is home to green tea ice cream, manju is…
With telework and social distancing mainstream, Japanese residents try to stay mentally healthy
Everyone knows there are good times and bad times in life. While the pandemic is hopefully winding down, it’s clearly been a strain on people’s…
Japanese residents react to ruling that same-sex marriage bans are unconstitutional
Monumental cultural shifts are almost commonplace this day in age. The world has been turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic forcing many to live…
Goa trance electronic music K.U.R.O. is helping audiophiles rediscover Buchla synthesizers
If you walk down the streets of Kobe, Japan for long enough, you’re bound to come across a labyrinth of shōtengai 商店街, or shopping arcades….
Osamu Tezuka fans can now perk up with easy-to-make Black Jack coffee
Ahhh, coffee! Where would I be without you? I certainly wouldn’t be able to maintain this job—or any job for that matter—without a cup of…
Nine annoying patients that nurses actually saw: the real life of Japanese nurses
What comes to mind when you think of nurses? Heroic frontline workers battling endless fatigue during the pandemic? Highly educated professionals sacrificing time with loved…
Chocolate maker Tirol goes classy with their Premium Chocolat Framboise product
March 14th, White Day, recently came and went in Japan. It is essentially the sequel to Valentine’s Day for those unfamiliar with the special occasion….
Try your voice acting anime chops with the new smartphone app SAY-U
It goes without saying that we here at grape Japan are big fans of anime and manga. We translate and post content by independent manga…
Anri Okada’s “Soñar dentro de la tierra,” exhibition is a blend of fantasy and realism
A lot of cultures blend seamlessly. For instance, American and Canadian cultures are surprisingly similar. Moreover, the formation of the EU in 1993 expedited the…