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On March 29th, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency announced that they have developed a prototype camera which detects gamma-ray emitting radioactive material such as cesium and shows the exposure distribution over an image. They hope that it can be used to make clean-up of contaminated areas around Fukushima Daiichi more efficient by locating places where radioactive matter has accumulated.
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Mt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guards
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Man with snake face tattoo arrested for assault, neighbors shocked he would do such a thing【Vid】
Travel tip: Fukuoka has a great luggage delivery service that’s cheaper than a coin locker
Late-night cake cafe in Tokyo’s hostess/host bar district will satisfy your confectionary desires
Our latest 10,000 yen food challenge is downing 80 croquettes on top of noodles
Line of foreign tourists leads us to Akihabara’s meatiest fatty ramen【Taste test】
We eat at a brand new pasta shop with all-you-can-eat tofu run by one of our favorite restaurants
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
The town with Japan’s best castle also has one of Japan’s best breakfasts. Here’s where to eat it
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】
Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first timeStarbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Beautiful Totoro bag returns, still requires jumping through an extra hoop to get, still worth it
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a rowStudio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Our latest 10,000 yen food challenge is downing 80 croquettes on top of noodles
Line of foreign tourists leads us to Akihabara’s meatiest fatty ramen【Taste test】
We eat at a brand new pasta shop with all-you-can-eat tofu run by one of our favorite restaurants
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
The town with Japan’s best castle also has one of Japan’s best breakfasts. Here’s where to eat it
Why Sensoji temple in Asakusa is better at night
How often do Japanese people search for their ex online?【Survey】
This gachapon capsule machine dispenses real Akoya pearls, with certificates of authenticity
Japan’s Pokémon donuts are evolving as Diglett grows into Dugtrio churro!
Japan’s cat testicle calendar is here for nyantama fans to go nuts with
We’ve got a burning desire for a Godzilla figure that won’t melt(down) our city
Rolling suitcase with built-in desk is perfect for mobile businesspeople and cosplayers alike
Kyoto green onion theft victim becomes Kyoto green onion thief