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Kumu (written ??, in Japanese) means to connect or unite. And it’s the name of Noriko Konuma’s new gallery space nestled in the Bakurocho neighborhood Northeast of central Tokyo. True to their name, …
Vending machines in Japan often amaze foreigners, because of the range of products they offer. The saying goes "the only thing you cannot buy in a vending machine is another vending ma…
This article is written by Pierre-Antoine, co-founder of Aniwaa and post-doctorate researcher at Tokyo Institute of Technology ( ) on the topic of 3D printed interfaces for virtual rea…
Takeshita-dori Street, Harajuku, Tokyo Green and pleasant Harajuku is Tokyo's most established center of street fashion. While other areas rival it in terms of hip, Harajuku still reigns wh…
Foreigners coming to Japan think they can only find Japanese style rooms with Onsen and local, delicious Sushi shops at “really traditional places” like Kyoto. Tokyo, with it’s flashy lights and nois…
You know what’s more embarrassing than falling on your butt in front of everyone in Japan? Not knowing how to say butt in the first place. You know what’s more anxiety-inducing than g…
the main lobby of the newly renovated Grandbell Hotel Shibuya | all photos by Nacasa & Partners Want to stay in room that only comes to life when the lights…
These small cleaning robots are getting more and more popular, especially among girls and women who stay alone. You can even control Cocorobo from your iPhone and ask it questions A new Ja…
The world's largest, busiest fish market has long been a favorite destination for jet-lagged tourists with predawn hours to fill. But the main reason for going at 5 a.m. is to catch the liv…
If you are a fan of retro games (console/famikon/PC), Super Potato is the place to go. In an ode to Sjaak's experience hacking retro games, Tayken took us on a wild tour of Super Pota…
