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Conventional aquarist knowledge has held that the water goes inside the fish tank, air is around it and everyone is happy. That’s just the way it is. But Japanese designer Haruka Misawa has completel…
Have you ever been to Tokyo but you have never heard of Ikebukuro? Probably because you were too busy exploring Shibuya crossing or getting lost in Shinjuku’s sexy nightlife? This is a NO-GO, si…
Source: NHK Regardless of what some of you might think of Airbnb, this is a great idea to support people who need help after big disasters: https://www.a…
When the rest of a phone is a gesture-prone robot, other specifications fade into the distance, but Sharp's given us most of the details. It's not light (390 grams), or small (at 19.5c…
Getting a haircut in another country - in a foreign language - can be a daunting experience. We've all heard stories about that one unfortunate soul who, just wanting a trim, indicated…
Japan's Defense Ministry has successfully completed a test flight of a domestically-produced stealth aircraft prototype. read the original article
These popular delicacies of the sea can be savored in a number of different situations and preparations. They're traditionally eaten raw on the half shell or off the grill, but some innovative J…
(Mamachari video by softypapa) I confess - I own a mamachari. It is a really simple bicycle that you see all over Japan. Usually mothers use them for quick trips to the grocery store or to bring…
We live in an age of innovation, where palm-size computers and intelligent gadgets continue to change our daily lives in ways large and small-from our morning commute to our nightly sleep. …
While we do have a load of cars and public transport all over the place - the bicycle is still very much a common way to get around in Japan. So much so that finding a place to park ones two whe…
