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Hom-Bot Square
Though we haven’t gotten our flying cars or cyborg super-strength arms yet, the future has kind of arrived in the form of robot cleaning machines. The Jetsons this isn’t, but at least it’s quiet, right?
One of our distinguished reporters over on the Japanese side of RocketNews24 happened to pick up the “Hom-bot Square” and wrote the following review. Now you’ll know what to put in your home so you can more like us! (A worthy ambition indeed.)
Burger King offers every fast food franchisee in Japan 40M yen to jump ship and join them
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
7-Eleven Japan releases Uji matcha smoothies… but only at select locations
Visiting Tokyo’s newest unmanned Self Cafe in Shibuya
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
The Japanese convenience store with a secret DJ booth in the basement
Shinkansen operator apologizes for three-minute delay because conductor was napping
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
McDonald’s Japan offers sweet peach as a “triangle pie”!
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of JapanJapan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to makeWisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Pikachu to cuddle with kimono-clad beauty on Tokyo street as part of flower art eventPokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration eventsWisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to TokyoBrand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthdayJapan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
The Japanese convenience store with a secret DJ booth in the basement
Shinkansen operator apologizes for three-minute delay because conductor was napping
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
McDonald’s Japan offers sweet peach as a “triangle pie”!
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
Burger King Japan’s All Heavy customisation hack may not be all it’s cracked up to be
Starbucks Japan adds cult drink to its permanent coffee menu due to popular demand
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
Interview with a “happening bar” customer: “I was getting repulsed by the whole atmosphere”
Japanese government creates new word for cruelly hot summer days
