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That even applies to something as seemingly mundane as office supplies, as is evident by this new see-through eraser that enhances precision by providing an unobstructed view of what’s actually …
The man behind the Internet’s giant Starbucks mug meme drinks from a jumbo mug inside a jumbo mug. Every few months Starbucks brings out a new line of cool drinkware, but one of our all-tim…
Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Central) has unveiled the inside of a tunnel under construction in Gifu Prefecture for use as part of its ultrafast maglev train line, scheduled to go into service in 20…
Yuriko Nakao/ReutersThroughout Japan, store clerks and other service industry workers are trained to use the elaborate honorific speech called “manual keigo.” But change is coming. Manual keigo …
Nikkei recently posted a clip tracking an FPS vision while playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and compared the data that was taken from an amateur player. Gif : NikkeiEsports pro Leisia of Lib…
Nissan 2013 Nissan IDX Nismo ConceptLike many concepts that never come to fruition or overseas models that aren't available Stateside have proved, hype doesn't necessarily mean there's…
Our reporter leaves convinced that Ogami Island is the hidden home of countless gods. Within that list of power spots is Ogami Island (大神島 / “Island of the Great Gods”), a little known and off t…
People on the street in Japan explain the reasons why they sometimes have to tell white lies in social situations. ▼ Take a look at some explanations of honne and tatemae in the video below.…
KYODO NEWS - 2 hours ago - 22:25 | All, JapanEast Japan Railway Co. is looking to introduce "walkthrough" ticket gates at stations that will enable passengers to access gates via …
(Cartilage tissue created fom human iPS cells. The new treatment is hoped to help treat patients with damaged or degenerated cartilage due to injuries and illnesses. Cartilage tissue covers…
