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…
Earn tasty Stella Stars with these Spy x Family snacks
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…
7-Eleven Japan’s delicious egg roll sandwiches deliver the most value for your yen
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…
Japan’s one-person ramen hot pot turns instant noodles into gourmet treat
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…
Owner says “Nope” to what his dog did when his mom was getting ready to go home
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…
Papercraft artist summons a spectacular witch from a package of chocolates
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…
Dog and owner relaxing at Japanese inn stun Twitter: “So surreal”; “They paid the same rate?”
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…
Words on the cover of this black notebook has Twitter in stitches: “Genius idea!”
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 cake shop celebrates new Buzz Lightyear movie with adorable dessert tribute to Toy Story
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…
Historic Kyoto teahouse’s gorgeous hydrangea-inspired matcha parfaits return for rainy season
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…
Nissin’s new idea pleases both fans of ice cream and instant ramen but not how you might think
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…
“Nope, that’s not it” Daughter’s solution to “pick the larger number” math problem is outside the box
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…
Cat has hilarious reaction to realizing she won’t get fed until clock strikes 9
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…
“Nice guy!”: Pizza delivery man passes mother and son; Twitter reacts to what happened next
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…
Pikmin traditional Japanese sweets have flowers with a delicious trick
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…