Art
Knighted by society as Japan’s ‘Father of Kawaii’, Sebastian Masuda’s ultra-cute, ultra-colourful designs can be found all around us. Some of Masuda’s best works include…
The exhibition has produced famous artists such as Picasso, Cézanne, and Matisse, and birthed major trends in modern art such as Fauvism and Cubism. Mimei…
While it’s a tall order to find a bad photo of Kyoto’s captivating scenery, Japanese photographer Usadanu (@usalica) has a certain way of capturing it…
Based on the concept of ‘a world full of peace’, the DANDELION PROJECT from Japanese digital art collective NAKED is taking over iconic landmarks across…
Japanese paper cutout artist SouMa (@SouMaNoKirie) posted four photos on her Twitter account, eliciting many reactions of surprise and disbelief. The pictures look like glasses…
Overview On November 26th, the long-awaited and twice-delayed closing chapter of the Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution science-fiction anime film trilogy will finally be released in Japanese…
Recently, we’ve seen transparency used to create some visually fascinating sweets that include traditional Japanese confectionery that reveal a different scene with each slice, gorgeous…
Aria (@aririria_art) is a an incredibly talented self-taught 25-year-old color pencil artist from Japan. She’s built up quite a lot of praise online for her…
Ornamental dolls play quite a big role in Japanese tradition and culture, and as such, there’s quite a variety when it comes to their types….
Jellyfish are some of the most fascinating creatures in the sea. Unfortunately, while we have no doubt our umbrella-shaped friends are quite appreciated, their stinging…
Japanese miniature artist Mozu (@rokubunnnoichi) crafts some incredibly impressive and lifelike dioramas, but what truly stands out is his “Kobito Series” (Small People Series). The…
A new series: “Words that changed my life” We’re happy to announce the beginning of a new special interview series at grape Japan: “Words that…
Halloween is an annual celebration of frightful fun, but that doesn’t mean every scare is one that was planned. Japanese Twitter user @Mure_1642 found that…
One of Japan’s biggest Halloween celebrations takes place in Shibuya, where giant crowds of costumed party-goers assemble for an evening of frightful fun. One other…
A collaboration project between the new TV animation series Blue Period and the art and communication platform ArtSticker, started on October 22nd and will continue until Jan. 14, 2022….