Tokyo temple offers graves for same-sex couples
A Buddhist temple in Tokyo has devised a grave that can be shared by sexual minorities and their partners. The temple, Shodaiji in Edogawa Ward, is receiving an increasing number of inquiries ab…
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Electric Mugen monsters debut at the 44th Tokyo Motorcycle Show
mugen, the company, best known for designing and distributing aftermarket performance parts for Honda vehicles, has for the past five years been building bikes to compete in the TT Zero: the world…
Sony MESH Instant IoT Toolkit
At Mobile World Congres, Sony Introduced MESH. It is an IoT toolkit that can transform normal things into smart gadgets. MESH Tags have variety of functions including motion sensor/LED/button/brightn…
Suicides cost Japan's economy $4bn annually
Japanese national broadcaster NHK has calculated the potential economic loss to the country from suicides at more than $4 billion a year. The calculation is based on 23,000 suicide victims in 2…
Japanese artist carves these intricate patterns using regular vegetables
A Japanese artist carves vegetables publishing his works for everybody to see and use (if needed). The line in the description says: "carving
JAPAN 99+1 Project Promotes Design-centric Travel
Want to add a more creative touch to your trip to Japan? While famous for temples, cherry trees, and street fashion, Japan is becoming more and more known as a destination for design-centric tra…
5 Things You Should Know About Drones in Japan
While drones are steadily getting more popular in Japan, many people have a lack of knowledge about the rules and regulations. This is largely due to a language barrier as most of the information tha…
Photos from the Kyoto University Graduation Ceremony
I would really like to know what's the story and tradition behind the cosplay at the Kyoto University Graduation Ceremony. Unfortunately I don't read Japanese so my imagination is running w…
Japanese scientists often win IgNobel prizes
Are banana peels really slippery? Is it possible to extract vanilla fragrance from cow dung? The Ig Nobel Prize is awarded for study into these kinds of amusing topics. Since 1991, the US p…
Japanese company develops a solar cell with record-breaking 26%+ efficiency
Solar panels are cheaper than ever these days, but installation costs can still be considerable for homeowners. More efficient solar panels can recapture the cost of their installation more quickly, …