Overview The Tokyo Chapter of the Japanese Red Cross Society has awarded a certificate of appreciation to the Virtual Rights Specified Nonprofit Corporation (hereinafter abbreviated…

The Japan Cultural Expo, led by the Japanese government’s Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Japan Arts Council, is a project aiming to introduce the…

With stylish yet affordable clothing available on almost every highstreet across the country, Japan and fashion go hand in hand. Leading the way in street…

Virtual reality technology, already a staple of science fiction literature, continues to be a popular theme in manga and anime. Works like Accel World or…

Studio Chizu has just released the full international trailer for BELLE (in Japanese: 『竜とそばかすの姫』ryū to sobakasu no hime, which means “the dragon and the freckled…

Today, we were given the first look at Mamoru Hosoda’s upcoming film, BELLE (in Japanese: 『竜とそばかすの姫』Ryū to sobakasu no hime), with a 30-second teaser. Following…

Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that allows you to experience a virtual space by wearing special goggles. As this technology is continuously improved upon,…

As VR devices become increasingly accessible to the general public, so have experimentations in film specialized for this emerging medium. If you’re interested in VR…

The ongoing pandemic has changed the landscape in Japan. While certainly not alone, the country has seen a dramatic change in the industries that keep…

By – Ben K Introduction As readers of grape Japan can surely attest to, the kawaii aesthetic has become an internationally recognized commodity. But where…

If you’ve lived in Tokyo for a while, you may know about awabar, a friendly little standing style bar in Tokyo’s entertainment district of Roppongi….

Finding the time and place to relax is proving to be one of life’s more difficult achievements, especially recently. With the constant dark cloud of…

How many weeks has it been now, stuck inside while under Coronavirus lockdown? For us folks in Japan, we’ve been under some level of lockdown…

Physically restricted but virtually free Whether imposed by force of law or encouraged through strong suggestion, people around the world are practicing self-isolation during the…

With people around the world stuck at home due to the pandemic, many of those who have VR gear now have more time to explore…