An artificial intelligence (AI) based security system will be used for the first time at the 2017 Tokyo Marathon on Feb. 26, the Mainichi Shimbun has learned.

Although the AI system will only be use…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 3 months ago | 4 comments

If you’re not familiar with the Japanese cult anime, Dragonball Z, go and brush up your cartoon knowledge on an urgent basis. You’re going to need it come 2020.

The main character of Dragonball Z, …

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 3 months ago | 3 comments

The Tokyo Motor Show isn't until October, but already, we're hearing rumors about what Nissan will bring to the show. And if the rumors are true, it's going to be A Good Time.

The Juke e-Power conce…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 3 months ago | 2 comments

In 1988, the Hokutosei sleeper express was the first train to use the Seikan tunnel to link Ueno Station in Tokyo to Sapporo, over a journey of 1,200 kilometers. It gained popularity through such cha…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 3 months ago | 1 comment

The 30-year-old rikishi, who is 6'2' and 386 pounds of Tokyo beef has had a long road to achieve this highest of ranks. A perennial runner-up in the world of push and pull, he has been up for promoti…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 3 months ago | 5 comments

This might just be a plastic box, but hey, I think game cases are interesting. You might, too.

Via Twitter user Gaijinhunter, here is our first look at the Japanese retail container for Switch games.

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 3 months ago | 1 comment

"The most frequently asked question is about safety. Most people have no idea of the size of the areas that have been affected by the radiation", she said. "I also get asked if it is safe to eat the …

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 3 months ago | 2 comments

Japan has always been famous for its fashion subcultures. Walk about Tokyo on the weekend and you'll see the usual mash-up of lolita, rockabilly and cosplay enthusiasts. But look that little bit hard…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 3 months ago | 2 comments

Google Translate could already translate Japanese text into English from a captured photo, but now the app skips a step, letting you point your camera at signs, menus and other things that might cont…

posted by  Sergey | 8 years, 3 months ago | 2 comments

The number of foreigners employed in Japan rose above 1 million for the first time last year, growing for the fourth year in a row as the government tries to alleviate labor shortages and secure fres…

posted by  Sergey | 8 years, 3 months ago | 2 comments