Doraemon Gadgets Modified for Daily Use
This tote is the perfect size for holding a bag of toast. Although it might not be the ultimate mnemonic aid you expected, at least the eating part still stands.
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NAKED Gives Hanami a High-Tech Twist at Nijo Castle
Kyoto’s Nijo Castle may be known as one of the city’s most traditional tourist spots but cutting edge artist NAKED is about to bring the area into the modern age for cherry blossom viewing season. Th…
Expect to pay 10,000 yen for most events in Tokyo Olympics
In its initial application to host the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020, the Japanese organizing committee stated it would issue approximately 10.10 million tickets: 7.8 million for the Olympics themse…
A Sculpture of a Buddhist Deity Made From 20,000 Beetles
Located roughly an hour north from central Tokyo is a fairly nondescript government building: Itakura Town Hall in Gifu prefecture. The building houses a small gallery that counts among its collectio…
25 Things to Do in Osaka
Osaka is a city with a heck of a lot to offer; interesting museums, scenic parks and world-class shopping, with more than its fair share of quirky charm and thousands of back streets to exp…
Japan beating Scotland at its own game to become whisky world leader
The Suntory distillery in Yamazaki, near the ancient capital of Kyoto, is where the first drop of made-in-Japan malt whisky was distilled in 1924. These days, Japanese whisky is winnin…
Japan scientist eyes energy burst from 'typhoon turbine'
Most people look for a place to hide when a typhoon is on the horizon, but Atsushi Shimizu hopes that the fury of nature may one day help resource-poor Japan tackle its energy woes. The Tokyo…
Thanko’s Smaneck is hanging phone holder for keeping hands free while filming
This is certainly not a fashion accessory even by the slightly outlandish standards of Tokyo. Instead, the Smaneck (“smartphone neck”) is a simple yet ingenious way to hold your phone while keeping y…
Narita Airport to Introduce Self-Service Baggage Drop Machines
Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Tuesday unveiled self-service baggage drop machines for international flights.
A Robotic Arm with a Sense of Touch
Humans can pick up soft or small objects with ease, but that is not the case for robots, which have difficulty replicating the delicate movements of the human hand. When they do not know how strong a…