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Remember making all those mixed-tapes after the Walkman burst onto the scene at the beginning of the 80s (for those of you who grew up with all things digital, ask your dad)? Do you have any of them left? Perhaps there are a few stuffed away at the bottom of the sock drawer? If you still have all or part of that collection, Sanwa Direct can help. Their new 400-MEDI002 cassette to MP3 converter makes changing those old analog compilations to digital format cheap and easy.
If you’re of the sporty persuasion and wish that you could take your tunes to the pool without having a funny-looking contraption strapped to your goggles or having your earphones fall out every other stroke, Sony’s newest addition to the Walkman series will definitely be of interest.
Scheduled for a February 16 release in Japan, the new NWD-W270 series features a compact, lightweight design and boasts 4GB of onboard storage space. Plenty of delicious images and details after the break.
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Village Vanguard tries to tickle us pink with a Pink Lucky Bag
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Researchers in Japan give mouse glowing sperm
No doctors or hairdressers! Survey asks Japanese women what professions they don’t want to date
Real Buddhist monk plays Super Mario Bros., recites prayers every time he kills an enemy【Video】
Here’s what our bachelor writers ate over the New Year’s holiday in Japan
As more foreign visitors visit Kyoto’s top sights, Japanese travelers increasingly staying away
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s DayRamen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branchesOur 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in TokyoStarbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the monthRamen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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
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】
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Researchers in Japan give mouse glowing sperm
No doctors or hairdressers! Survey asks Japanese women what professions they don’t want to date
Real Buddhist monk plays Super Mario Bros., recites prayers every time he kills an enemy【Video】
Here’s what our bachelor writers ate over the New Year’s holiday in Japan
As more foreign visitors visit Kyoto’s top sights, Japanese travelers increasingly staying away
Which of Japan’s big three beef bowl chains has the best tonjiru pork miso soup?【Taste test】
Survey asks Japanese women if they’d rather date a guy who’s experienced with women or not
The Purple Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is an extra-large waste of money
Kura Sushi adds new cake party train to conveyor belts at select restaurants
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
Super Crazy Kun wins seat in Toda City Council election
Kura Sushi wants to see you smile for a chance to win prizes
Pronto Pokémon cafe collab brings exclusive merch and a clever way to take photos of your food
