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It seems every time a news story about robots appears, someone inevitably freaks out, screaming about Skynet or the Matrix. Well, this time, they might be right!
While it lacks the dexterity and sweetness of other robots, this one can not only assess and comprehend its surroundings but also learn through the Internet! (Oh, please keep it away from Wikipedia. It’ll conquer the world in a month.) Read More
With shades of Minority Report, Japanese security services company SECOM unveiled an autonomous flying crime-prevention robot to the press on December 26. Basically a flying surveillance camera, the robot is the first of its kind in the world to be offered for private security use. Shuji Maeda, SECOM’s president, said he hoped to make the device available in 2014.
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Tokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody
Experimenting with making hot sandwiches in the microwave with a device from Japan’s 3COINS
New Sonic the Hedgehog figure costs 1 million yen, is made of Arita ware Japanese porcelain [Vid]
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Matcha ice cream discontinued by one of Japan’s favorite ice cream brands
If anyone needs us, we’ll be in the cardboard Japanese snack house we just built [Photos]
Starbucks Japan serves up new Coffee Espresso Cream Frappuccino for Nighttime Dolce Coffee range
Starbucks Japan unveils new Halloween goods with secret glow-in-the-dark details
Video released of Pikachu’s real-world trip to space! [Video]
My Neighbor Totoro calendar for next year can be yours right now at Donguri Kyowakoku
Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person
Studio Ghibli’s Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in JapanTokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody
Make-your-own-Totoro plushie workshop event coming to Ghibli Park park this fall
Osaka man arrested for running little pet shop of horrors with dangerous crocodile
Starbucks Japan says sayonara to the Filone for new sandwiches and a Pumpkin Soupuccino
Casio collaborates with a Kyoto foil master for a luxurious one million yen G-SHOCK
Foreign tourist numbers drop in Osaka, despite record-setting highs from U.S. and Korea
Japan’s first-ever conveyor-belt Sushi Bus announces Tokyo tour start date, reservations now openJapan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese personFamily Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new Pokémon collaboration with Pikachu Latte and exclusive goodsStudio Ghibli’s Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]
Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]
New Gundam Base superstores coming soon in the U.S., with one opening this month
Studio Ghibli releases new plush mascot character collection with a focus on friendship
Studio Ghibli releases new onigiri rice ball-shaped lunch bag for Kiki’s Delivery Service fans
Do Japan’s new single-minded convenience store bento show depressing poverty or satisfying focus?
How to watch Studio Ghibli’s new anime in Japan, with a special after-dark outdoor screening for Halloween
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
If anyone needs us, we’ll be in the cardboard Japanese snack house we just built [Photos]
Starbucks Japan serves up new Coffee Espresso Cream Frappuccino for Nighttime Dolce Coffee range
Starbucks Japan unveils new Halloween goods with secret glow-in-the-dark details
Video released of Pikachu’s real-world trip to space! [Video]
My Neighbor Totoro calendar for next year can be yours right now at Donguri Kyowakoku
Shibuya goes hard on Halloween, announces countermeasures to prevent chaos on the streets
Starbucks Japan releases new Halloween Frappuccino for 2026, inspired by a cat in a mystery forest
Starbucks Japan releases new seasonal chilled cup tea latte with surprising accents in flavour
Tokyo government announces removal of all public phones from city’s Toei subway stations
Opening of new Gundam anime superstore in America postponed indefinitely
Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person
Wendy’s Japan goes big with new limited-edition Mega Wendy’s, but is it worth the calories?
Japanese food hack says to soak your grapes in carbonated water, but is the fizz worth the buzz?
Tokyo no-map-app walk! Getting lost with Mr. Sato on the way to Kishimojin
