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Don’t give up, little guy! Not because you can catch them, but because it’s so adorable to watch you try.
100 bars and restaurants in and around the capital are part of bargain that costs less than two normally priced beers.
The Edo Past and Present Wanderings app appeals not only to old map buffs, but to anyone with a sense of adventure.
Good news for all of us who’ve sent a message to the wrong person, or sent a message that’s just plain wrong.
Want delicious ramen without worrying about what’s in your pocket? Now there’s an app for that too.
The Japanese smartphone application and artificial intelligence engine SELF, which features a highly-detailed female robot named Ai Furuse, has just added upgraded conversation functionality, promising, “communication close to that of a real girlfriend or partner.”
Too tipsy to type? One tap will find the way home for you, plus tell you how much time you’ve got before your night out becomes an all-nighter.
This quick tutorial proves you don’t need large screens and fancy tablets to create amazing digital artworks.
If you’d like more coffee and fewer traffic accidents in your life, this safe driving app is for you.
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