International Robot Exhibition opens in Tokyo
TOKYO - Japan on Wednesday displayed a pair of two-legged humanoid robots that can operate in harsh conditions as the country prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions prepares for the ne…
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What is an explanation of toilet hygiene in Japan?
Are you asking if people wash their hands after going to the loo? If so, the answer is that most, but not all, people do. If, on the other hand, you are asking about Japanese toilets, then…
The Epic Diplomacy of Winter Sonata in Japan
It’s no secret that Japan and Korea have a strained relationship. It wasn’t even 20 years ago that Korea lifted their ban on Japanese media (it was partially lifted in 1998, and fully lifted in 2004)…
From Japan, With Changes: The Endless Debate Over Video Game 'Censorship'
One of Nintendo's biggest releases in 2015 is the sprawling 100-hour adventure Xenoblade Chronicles X, released earlier this year in Japan. It's great-looking and fun. That's…
INTERNATIONAL TOKYO TOY SHOW 2015
The Tokyo Toy Show is Japan’s most important fair for toys and has existed since 1962 – in various forms and with different names. The motto of the event is "EnterTOYment - toys m…
I Ogled a Schoolgirl in Sony's Virtual Reality
Yep, it's creepy. Summer Lesson, a VR experiment for Sony's Project Morpheus headset produced by Namco Bandai, is a powerful virtual reality experience. It's also disturbing and awkwar…
Japonism: How Japan Shaped Modern Art
Art is pretty awesome. One of the most awesome things about art is how it can bring people together. Throughout history, neighbouring peoples have constantly exchanged aesthetic ideas, ins…
Golden Week 2015 - What to do in Tokyo?
Hanami-Season is over, but there are still holidays ahead to enjoy your spring time in Japan. Probably you already have heard of Golden Week - a collection of four national holidays within …
Brycecorp Collection Teaser : Japanese Video games, Figures,Toys
I will try to prepare some new videos using Go Pro camera This video is a prelude Music : Carpenter Brut - Paradise Warfare read the original article
Tokyo's Packed Subways Like You've Never Seen Them Before
Tokyo is world-famous for its urban density, so it's no surprise that the legendarily packed city subways would capture photographer Michael Wolf's imagination. Wolf's work largel…