December, 2015 (Page 4)
Have you ever looked at a vending machine in Japan and had no idea what the strange, kanji-labelled drinks were? Now there’s a new interactive service that will explain everything for you!
Against the infamously difficult arcade games, sometimes you just can’t win, even when you just won.
Drunken revellers, rejoice! This festive season you can snooze past your train stop all you like—the rescue bus has got you covered!
Japan went nuts over The Force Awakens, but not enough. The next film is slated to be released a month late in Japan — and some are blaming Yokai Watch!
After a year of taxes and a previous year of rings, “safety” is the word that resonates true in the hearts of Japanese in 2015.
It’s humans versus mutated super-strong humanoid cockroaches in an epic battle to take over Mars. Complete with Dragon Ball Z yelling.
Adorable photos of capybara bathing with yuzu deliver the dose of cute that is just what the doctor ordered!
Now you can enjoy a vacation in cool anime style with Sailor Moon travel accessories in six character designs.
Just because superhero Saitama’s bald head is cold in winter doesn’t mean yours has to be too.
What do you like to get from your coffee, relaxation or focus? Apparently, the type of beans can change the affect on your brain, but which does what?
How well do you know Japanese travel destinations? Test your knowledge and see how many of these locations around Japan you can identify from photos alone!
The medieval Scrolls of Frolicking Animals burst into the mainstream with museum exhibits. Soon, they’ll also be available in local gachapon machines!
One YouTube vlogger explores some of the greatest tech Shenzhen, home to what many consider to be the world’s best electronics market, has to offer.
Episode 2 of our new video series, Ask Mr. Sato, is here! Join us after the jump to hear the advice of RocketNews24’s very own agony uncle!
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