Japan has always been ahead in designing machines for agriculture. I particularly like the machines that sort "edamame"

Now there is a company that plans to use drones (UAVs) for agriculture.

Any i…

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 1 month ago | 2 comments

Here's an impressive effort of projecting walking distances to Tokyo underground map. It appears that things are often more close than we imagine!

Here's the original article

posted by  banzaitokyo | 9 years, 1 month ago | 1 comment

If you can travel to Hokkaido, the coastal and mountain areas have mild weather. Outdoor activities are not that tiring. My. Takao has a nature trail that is somewhat shaded. The yagyu nature trail …

posted by  Tanuki | 9 years, 1 month ago | 1 comment

Someone said that today is the official end of tsuyu (rainy season) in Tokyo. If that is true, is the change is really noticeable? What's coming next - sunny days? ;)

posted by  banzaitokyo | 9 years, 1 month ago | 2 comments

and eventually to sell some old stuff too

posted by  mts | 9 years, 1 month ago | 4 comments

With the hot summer coming, there is nothing much to see other than for the fireworks. But one thing I haven't seen so far is a large sunflower field.

Can anyone recommend a good place that is easy …

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 1 month ago | 3 comments

Cosplay (Costume Play) is popular in several areas in Tokyo. For me. I enjoyed seeing different costumes during my first year in Tokyo, but after that the fun faded away.

Here is an article about C…

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 1 month ago | 1 comment

From late July to mid September is the fireworks season for Japan. Have you been to a fireworks festival? Which one is your favourite?

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 1 month ago | 3 comments

Sorry it is not a question, just couldn't help sharing this :)

posted by  banzaitokyo | 9 years, 2 months ago | 4 comments

Do you like Japanese music ? Who are your favorite singers

posted by  Japanesemina | 9 years, 2 months ago | 4 comments