Gacha capsule sake shop opening in Tokyo to serve up randomized rice wine and liqueurs
When you know you want a drink, but don’t know which one, Kurand will be there to help. Much like kawaii or isekai, gacha is one of those words that’s…
Rhinoceros beetles falling out of favor with Japanese kids
Hotter summers to blame for insect-adverse kids. I fondly remember going out to fields and wooded areas to track down insects and other small critters in the hopes of catching…
Tokyo’s hidden mall serves up Japan’s best regional ice creams
The only thing better than a nationwide ice cream tour is doing it without leaving the city. Local specialty foods are one of Japan’s many delights, giving both domestic and…
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Gransta Tokyo have selected the best travel lunches for your next long train ride. One of the many social etiquettes surrounding Japanese trains is to not eat food in them…
How to try the viral 7-Eleven smoothie hack in Japan
This convenience store trend takes an already popular drink to new heights of deliciousness. Japanese convenience stores are known for selling amazing products, but recently customers have been taking these…
World’s oldest manga is now a bra thanks to Japanese lingerie maker’s art history series【Photos】
Peach John’s Master’s Bra design draws inspiration from an official national treasure of Japan. Japanese lingerie maker Peach John likes to incorporate artistic flourishes into its intimate apparel, and especially…
Japanese automaker Suzuki now makes instant curry, but does it rev our foodie engines?【Taste test】
Believe it or not, there’s a very logical reason that one of Japan’s most famous car companies has gotten into the curry game. Though internationally famous for their cars, many…
In ‘JUJU’s Castle,’ Jean Jullien Reinvents His Childhood Escapes
As a child, Jean Jullien (previously) preferred to spend his time immersed in the pixelated worlds of video games, embarking on adventures with action figures, and reinventing himself in RPGs.…
Sthenjwa Luthuli’s Spiritual Paintings Excise Intricate Patterns in Bold Color
Through swirling ribbons of color, headless figures dance among densely patterned backdrops, their hands grasping and open. Dressed in tight, form-fitting costumes, these anonymous protagonists are bound by their elaborately…
Former employee sues Blackhawks, alleging discrimination, wrongful termination
The former employee alleges he was mistreated and fired by his supervisor for a previously approved interview about being gay.