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Are you terrible at drawing but really wish you could to sketch some pictures of things you like? Do you have zero qualms about using a giant plastic drawing board designed for small children?
Well then we have good news for you! Bandai’s “Magical Illustrator” turns anything you can look at into something that you can trace into a perfect two-dimensional rendition. The only catch? Well, you’re going to have to be taught how to use it by two elementary school girls.
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Yes, our new smartphone looks like at least two Studio Ghibli anime characters, Sharp says
New Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese locals
Japanese public toilet becomes a tourist attraction in Tokyo
New bento bread makes us rethink sandwiches…and Japanese bentos
Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Map of Mexican restaurants across Japan created by Mexican embassy
Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】
Japan’s wedding gift etiquette rule is too expensive, young people in survey say
Tokyo DisneySea’s Frozen Kingdom: Elsa’s home at Fantasy Springs has a surprising attractionNew Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese locals
“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signsTokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Studio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro
How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
Tokyo sweets store sells beautiful soft serve ice creams that look like works of art
Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?Japanese public toilet becomes a tourist attraction in Tokyo
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
Godzilla leather wallet will make you feel like the King of the Monsters and lord of fashion
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of societyNew Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese locals“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last monthTokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closedMcDonald’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
Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Map of Mexican restaurants across Japan created by Mexican embassy
Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】
Japan’s wedding gift etiquette rule is too expensive, young people in survey say
Tokyo DisneySea’s Frozen Kingdom: Elsa’s home at Fantasy Springs has a surprising attraction
How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
Studio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro
A guide to riding the Shinkansen bullet train with a terrible-twos kid
Studio Ghibli releases art crystal puzzles and folding umbrellas for rainy season in Japan
Forget hiking the Appalachian Trail, the path up Mount Hua should get your heart rate up and provide all the exercise you’ll ever need
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
Japan’s favorite popsicle is changing the way it tastes and feels for first time in over 20 years
Why doesn’t Japan hate America for dropping the A-bombs?
Japanese tourist center asks small-penised travelers to not make a mess in the bathroom