Plastic shopping bags are one of those things that haven’t been improved on since… ever? Sure there have been attempts to improve their biodegradability, but that’s hardly the limit to their inherent weaknesses.
This is especially well-known in Japan where premade soups and bentos fly off the shelves of supermarkets and convenience stores like premade hotcakes. Using a traditional plastic bag to carry a curry rice bento always gets tilted onto its side so that it ends up looking like a crime scene when you get it home. You’re luck if the curry actually stays inside the container.
Lunch Vehicle may be the answer to this problem, taking plastic bags to the next level with its innovative design which has been influenced by tried and tested heavy industry techniques.
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Toyota City civil servant arrested for using government access to run a detective agency
Foreign driver’s license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Starbucks Japan unveils new S’mores Frappuccino and latte for Christmas 2025
Made-to-order onigiri rice ball hotel breakfast buffet in Tokyo is open (and awesome) to all
Clear tonkotsu ramen becomes a cult hit at “Ramen Runway” in Japan
Special warm face masks for winter go on sale in Japan, and we test them out
Tokyo has a brand new Harry Potter shop with its own butterbeer bar – Let’s see what’s inside【Pics】
Cup Noodle mystery meat instant rice returns to Japanese stores after a seven-year absence
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Made-to-order onigiri rice ball hotel breakfast buffet in Tokyo is open (and awesome) to all
Clear tonkotsu ramen becomes a cult hit at “Ramen Runway” in Japan
Special warm face masks for winter go on sale in Japan, and we test them out
Tokyo has a brand new Harry Potter shop with its own butterbeer bar – Let’s see what’s inside【Pics】
Cup Noodle mystery meat instant rice returns to Japanese stores after a seven-year absence
Korean Gymnast Shin Soo-ji’s pitch has one heck of a wind-up
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
New anime mecha figure’s pilot is…you!?!【Photos】
16 Things I Learned From Dressing in Drag: Confessions of a One-night Crossdresser
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Icon’s Mac & Cheese Burger contender for best burger in Tokyo【Taste test】