Eat, drink, play and meet new people at amusement bar ASOBIBAR, now in Shibuya! – grape Japan

Shibuya, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Tokyo, is now home to a very entertaining and enjoyable bar experience called Asobibar. This amusement bar franchise which launched in the Kansai region... Read more »

Buy fresh salads, other tasty & healthy choices at Salad Stand vending machine in Shibuya Station – grape Japan

As most visitors to Japan’s major urban areas can surely attest to, this country has an astonishing diversity of food and drink vending machines. Vending machines not only sell countless different brands... Read more »

Summer Date Ideas in Tokyo

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to wait until cuffing season to make a move. Summer can be romantic too, hence the Lana Del Rey lyric: “Hot summer nights, mid-July /... Read more »

Japanese Walking Trend Boosts Fitness | Living

Swap step-counting for a 30-minute walking method that burns more calories, boosts endurance and actually lowers disease risk. It’s called interval walking training (IWT), also known as “Japanese walking” on social media.... Read more »

Honda Tadakatsu: The Indestructible Samurai

There’s an interesting thing you start to notice while studying paintings depicting Japan’s most famous battles from the 16th century. A lot of them seem to feature a samurai with deer antlers... Read more »

Visit Urusei Yatsura Cafe for great food, drinks & merch inspired by Lum, Ataru and the gang – grape Japan

Harajuku, in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward, is currently home to a special pop-up cafe that fans of the beloved manga and anime Urusei Yatsura are sure to appreciate. Created by Rumiko Takahashi, Urusei... Read more »

Top U.N. court says treaties compel wealthy nations to curb global warming

THE HAGUE – The United Nations’ highest court on Wednesday told wealthy countries they must comply with their international commitments to curb pollution or risk having to pay compensation to nations hard... Read more »

Tokyo Train Guide: Toei Oedo Line

With thirty-eight stations—the most of any Tokyo subway line—the Toei Oedo Line is both the second-longest train tunnel in Japan and the only fully underground subway line. Beginning at Shinjuku-Nishiguchi, the magenta-colored... Read more »

Savor retro puddings, tasty desserts, loaded toasts, and more at Junkissa Panesu in Harajuku, Shibuya Ward – grape Japan

If you’re seeking a cute spot to have a light meal or a sweet pick-me-up in the trendy Omotesando / Harajuku area of Shibuya Ward, look no further than 旬゛喫茶パンエス Junkissa Panesu.... Read more »

Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort, Okinawa | Travel

Are you exhausted? Is your work email blowing up 24/7? Tired of clutching your translation app of choice while trying to order takeout? Life in the 21st century is all go, go,... Read more »