6 Must-Have Japanese Kitchen Gadgets
The man arm pillows, heated toilet seats, sushi bag covers ... we've all heard of these bizarre, yet actually (kind of) useful items. And we secretly want all of them. Well, if Japan can make in…
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Japan Wants 2020 Robot Olympics Alongside Human Olympics
"In 2020 I would like to gather all of the world's robots and aim to hold an Olympics where they compete in technical skills," said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo A…
A Visit to Sony Museum in Tokyo, Japan
Today, we're starting a new section here at Softpedia, one that will span the next couple of days, during which time we shall be posting a series of articles that were born in Japan. Long story …
Japan to introduce digital textbooks in classrooms
Japan is set to introduce digital textbooks in classrooms in four years' time, the media reported on Friday. An education ministry panel has decided on a basic policy for introducing …
Travel Tip: Convenient Train Station Luggage Storage for Easy Day Trips - Japan Travel Mate
When getting around Japan, there is one issue that tourists will frequently encounter: how to deal with luggage. And it happens more than once during any visit, usually when moving between cities. Fo…
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Japan's new Robot band - CBBC Newsround
A Japanese band made up entirely of robots has been revealed at a music festival in Hong Kong. read the original article
The Best Day Hikes Around Tokyo
Given Japan's mountainous terrain it should come as no surprise that Tokyo's fringes boast many great hikes. So with that said, it's time to dust off the hiking gear, grab some friends…
Silk - Japanology Plus - NHK WORLD On Demand - NHK WORLD - English
What gives Japanese kimonos their luxurious appeal? Pure silk, which is also used to make strings for the shamisen, as a canvas for Japanese paintings, and these days is even being applied in medicin…
An Igloo Festival in Japan
Inside the igloo festival, or kamakura matsuri, in northern Japan. read the original article