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Home of the independently created floating bed and doomsday escape pod, China has become a hotbed of DIY inventors making their dreams come true. Such is the case for a resident of Jinan who, since watching Transformers 4 years ago, has been creating his very own.
After spending 70,000 yuan (US$11,000) and 6 months he was ready to unveil this robotic wonder. He sure looks proud. Let’s see it!
“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
Tokyo sweets store sells beautiful soft serve ice creams that look like works of art
Kyoto government worker assaults coworker for spoiling popular manga series at the office
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
Shinkansen station platforms now have…Baskin Robbins ice cream vending machines!
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Is the absolute closest conveyor belt sushi to Akihabara Station any good? Let’s find out!
How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
Starbucks Japan sells a paper tote bag that looks like a free bag…so should you buy it?McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensationBad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat ReturnsHow to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese innJapan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goodsForeigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky loungeBad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screensMcDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
French Fries Bread in Tokyo’s Shibuya becomes a hit on social mediaMcDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950sForeigner’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
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Shinkansen station platforms now have…Baskin Robbins ice cream vending machines!
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Is the absolute closest conveyor belt sushi to Akihabara Station any good? Let’s find out!
How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
Starbucks Japan sells a paper tote bag that looks like a free bag…so should you buy it?
Cheap Japanese ryokan at Kusatsu Onsen is hidden at the back of a traditional store
Godzilla leather wallet will make you feel like the King of the Monsters and lord of fashion
A new meaty dawn for Akihabara as neighborhood’s best steak/hamburger steak restaurant reopens
Kumamoto Governor embroiled in flower scandal
Dedicate your savings to your oshi of choice with this new buildable offertory box
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!