Are you curious about the Japanese traditional dress known as kimono? After the recent media storm surrounding Kim Kardashian’s short-lived underwear brand “KIMONO” and the...
The underlying theme of the Suntory Museum of Art’s collections is “Art in Life,” and those who visit the venue will be introduced to the...
Miki Katoh is a Japanese artist who is truly dear to our hearts here at grape Japan. Her exquisite work "Auspicious Omens" graces the top...
For much of May, my Google news alert was peppered with stories about a slug that had allegedly brought chaos to rail travel in Japan...
Kimono – the simple yet timeless elegant garment that is traditional Japanese fashion. From the powerful samurai in battle to graceful geisha dancing in tea...
Jotaro Saito doesn’t go unnoticed when walking down a street. The day I met him at Kanda Myojin, he was sporting a flashy patterned...
Junko Kemi started kay me when she was just 30. Since then, she's been on a journey to help women become groundbreakers in the business world...
Naked festivals are adapting to the modern era, including the Konomiya Hadaka Matsuri, where women participated for the first time in its 1,200-year history.
Coming of Age Day is officially meant to celebrate young people who now realize that they have become adults and are committed to surviving on their...
Newlyweds from Melbourne share their top moments from the last leg of their 16-day winter honeymoon, exploring Nara, Hakone, and Tokyo.
Newlyweds from Melbourne share the top moments from their 16-day winter honeymoon, starting with the bustling cities of Fukuoka, Osaka, and Kyoto.
Relive 2023 through the trending words of the year! We start with the 5th place winner honoring the return of in-person celebrations after 4 years of...