Throwable Robot Ball Unfolds Legs to Walk
Anyone who has much in the way of experience with robots is painfully aware of their fragility. Robots like Flyability's Gimball deal with this through the creative use of roll cages, which have…
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Insane Dishes You Won't Find Outside of Japan
There are tons of ways to have adventure in Tokyo. So it's time to spice up your journey with one of the many insane dishes Japan's cooked up! A specialty in Japan's northernmost prefe…
Oyster Spring Festival in Shinjuku!
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Taxis in Japan
Many times I have wondered why Tokyo -the capital city of Japan- with more than 33 Million inhabitants, stops public transport around midnight. I come from the city of Potsdam, Germany and …
The Other Side: What Do Japanese College Students Think of English?
Tofugu readers tend to be dedicated to improving their understanding of Japanese language and culture. So I think many reading this can agree that learning a foreign language can be a reeeeeeal pain.…
Japan's Hi-Tech Toilets: 2014 Edition!
When we started talking about Japanese homes recently, we remembered that actually, more so than tatami, sliding doors and all that jazz, the things that really get attention worldwide in a Japanese …
Anime and Manga in Tokyos traditional Asakusa area!
Asakusa – this area is known as the must-go sightseeing spot when you come to Tokyo. But have you ever considered staying there also? And what about mixing up the old Japanese tradit…
Smart Doll by Danny Choo
Where am I? You are on the Summary Page for Smart Doll - use the rubiks cube menu in the top right corner of this page to navigate around Smart Doll topics or use the cart when you g…
Is One Piece's end in sight? Editor reveals final arc is mapped out, speculates on timetable
18 years after it first appeared in comic form, creator Eiichiro Oda's One Piece is more popular than ever. But while fans might be happy to see the Straw Hat Pirates keep sailing forever, the m…
Tokujin Yoshioka's Transparent Glass Teahouse Puts a Rainbow in Your Hand
The teahouse plays a central role in the Japanese tea ceremony. It is to cha-no-yu, as it is referred to in Japanese, what a museum is to art. The tea house is typically a minimal space, me…