Studio Ghibli yukata collection provides the perfect summer kimono look for anime fans
For many visitors to Japan, the most accessible way to try out wearing a kimono is a ‘yukata’, this is a light kimono worn in…
For many visitors to Japan, the most accessible way to try out wearing a kimono is a ‘yukata’, this is a light kimono worn in…
The manga series Spy x Family, written and illustrated by Tatsuya Endo, is having its moment in the limelight as its popularity, buoyed by its…
As some grape Japan readers may recall, we recently considered what makes Japanese convenience store egg sandwiches so exceptional using the example of Family Mart’s…
Akihabara-based retailer Thanko has a knack for crafting quirky but convenient goods meant to match a solo lifestyle. In recent years they’ve released a “secret…
There’s a common story among pet owners preparing for a trip that their pets like to hide in an open space of their unfolded suitcase…
Some of our grape Japan readers may recall the amazing creations of Japanese papercraft artist 空箱職人 はるきる Harukiru (@02ESyRaez4VhR2l), who takes paper packaging of things…
Traveling with your dog is a special time. It’s satisfying to see your dog relaxing in a pet-friendly hotel or 旅館 ryokan (Japanese inn). The…
As many of our readers probably know, in the internationally famous manga series Death Note, written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, the…
Japanese confectioners Ginza Cozy Corner make the cutest Disney inspired desserts, possibly in the world. Throughout the year they bless Disney fans’ eyes and taste…
Itohkyuemon is a Japanese tea specialist store based in Uji, an area of Kyoto famous for producing top quality green tea. It was founded in…
The ubiquitous Japanese instant noodle brand Nissin has been having a lot of fun through their Twitter account these days in proposing whimsical lid holder…
There’s more than one way to solve a math problem. If Japanese Twitter user Tapi (@chip_akt) needed a reminder of that, she got one when…
For cat owners, the small moment of “not quite feeding time but almost” when a kitty is really hungry can be an adventure. Cats will…
Japanese Twitter user るしこ Rushiko (@39baby_com) depicts episodes from her daily family life raising her 3-year-old son through her manga. In a recent installment, Rushiko…
Traditional Japanese sweets, or wagashi, come in a variety of delicious flavors and styles, but what can often make them stand out is how gorgeous…