Some of our readers may have dreams they want to realize in Japan. If you do, you’ll surely find an excellent role model in Jenya…

In recent years, a growing number of Japanese schools have been implementing gender-neutral school uniforms. Although there have been a few exceptions such as Sanyo…

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It’s an exciting time for women’s professional wrestling in Japan, and particularly a great opportunity for fans around the world to check out the scene…

Interview Series: “Words that changed my life” In this series, we interview leading figures in the fields of manga, anime, music, acting, voice acting, cosplay,…

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It’s been almost one month since the new year started. What are your New Year’s resolutions? If one of them is “to pass the JLPT,”…

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The first Japanese actor to star on Broadway four times In the fall of 2022, Ryoko Yonekura will be appearing on the Broadway stage as…

Interview Series: “Words that changed my life” In this series, we interview leading figures in the fields of manga, anime, music, acting, voice acting, cosplay,…

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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…

The newly opened “Avatar Robot Café DAWN Ver. β” in Nihonbashi, Tokyo has a spacious interior. Decorated with greenery, it has a clean feel to…

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“The mercury poisoning in Minamata affected even children, and resulted in congenital cases. “It’s not like they ate the fish. It penetrated through the placenta,”…