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Shellmo
It is not uncommon to hear that many people don’t like bugs. Those tiny, many-legged creatures are the source of our worst nightmares. Robots, on the other hand, are fantastic. Whether they come to us as Furby-sized companions or giant robot protector of the Earth Gundams, they amuse and entertain us to no end. So when we heard of the open source project combining insect-like parts and robotics, we timidly decided to check it out.
We almost cried on our first visit to this under-the-radar budget Italian restaurant in Japan
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Stay in a Tokyo hotel with a train driver’s seat in the room
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
One of the busiest stations in Tokyo is changing the name on its signs, but not necessarily to make it easier for people to find their way around.
History’s largest force of Samurai Colonel Sanders deploying to KFC Japan branches
Dry and iron your laundry hands-free and fast with Village Vanguard’s hot air bag clothes dryer
Getting free ice cream at Ben & Jerry’s just became every Japanese citizen’s civic duty
Totoro embroidered bags and pouches are as fluffy and cute as the Ghibli star himself【Photos】Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends
Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
Tokyo all-you-can-eat senbei deal is perfect for newbies to the world of beloved Japanese snacks
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
JR Hokkaido train driver in trouble for reading book about trains on stopped trainSanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use themBrand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
One of the busiest stations in Tokyo is changing the name on its signs, but not necessarily to make it easier for people to find their way around.
History’s largest force of Samurai Colonel Sanders deploying to KFC Japan branches
Dry and iron your laundry hands-free and fast with Village Vanguard’s hot air bag clothes dryer
Getting free ice cream at Ben & Jerry’s just became every Japanese citizen’s civic duty
Totoro embroidered bags and pouches are as fluffy and cute as the Ghibli star himself【Photos】
Aomori mascot shows no fear in front of legendary X Japan drummer Yoshiki【Video】
Super Budget Dining in Japan – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen (US$6.70) at Saizeriya?
Our reporter tries nuikatsu for the first time, but is he too old for this otaku lifestyle hobby?
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Super Sentai Series to end after this season
The Sailor Scouts and their Sanrio sidekicks are finally here with adorable new collectable goods
Plant-based burger battle: Burger King Japan vs. Freshness Burger【Taste test】
Ruru Cafe Shibuya wows customers by serving coffee and sweets on unique water tables