Soon, there will be a driverless mini bus that runs on public space in Japan.

I really want to try this one, but I don't dare to go with the kids :). I don't think its sensors can handle them.

Ju…

posted by  Yubi | 10 years, 1 month ago | 4 comments

If you are a foreigner who live in Japan what is your occupation ?

posted by  Japanesemina | 10 years, 1 month ago | 3 comments

JAXA has been able to publish some data sent from the satellite "Hitomi".

Given the high chance of human errors being responsible for its loss, will the agency cut down on its launches?

Here is one…

posted by  Yubi | 10 years, 1 month ago | 0 comments

Orihime seems to get a lot of publicity recently. There are a few shopping mall robots that carry displays and talk to people. Asimov has been there for a while, improving all the time. Have you se…

posted by  Yubi | 10 years, 1 month ago | 2 comments

This is not really a question, I would like to propose that we share strange mixtures and unexpected combinations that we can only find in Japan. I'd like to start with sake flavored KitKat and water…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 10 years, 1 month ago | 3 comments

Here's how it goes down: technicians insert a needle into the forehead and inject about 400 cc of saline to create a forehead-sized blob. (One bagel-ee describes is as feeling like "something's …

posted by  banzaitokyo | 10 years, 1 month ago | 0 comments

I am going to try Summer Sailing in Tokyo Bay this year. Let's create a good list for the benefit of all users.

1. Summer sailing in Tokyo Bay

posted by  Yubi | 10 years, 1 month ago | 0 comments

It was so hot and humid yesterday , and the summer has only just begun.

This article has a few good tips on surviving the summer. Do add your suggestions, too!

posted by  Yubi | 10 years, 1 month ago | 5 comments

I found this one on NHK Word English site:

posted by  Yubi | 10 years, 2 months ago | 0 comments

As I was looking online I found this image. I was wondering if this is the currently used stamp for the Akihabara station?

I am also curious to know how often they change they change the designs …

posted by  banzaitokyo | 10 years, 2 months ago | 3 comments