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Get out your tape measure, because you might need a more expensive seat and special reservation, or cash to pay an extra charge.
Tokyo-based company has a clever solution to one of the most common problems visitors face when traveling in Japan.
Comparison video shot at Brazilian airport shows huge customer service gap.
Taking different amounts of stuff on your two flights across the Pacific? Mujirushi Ryohin is here to help.
System is quick and easy to use, requires no payment or registration.
The world of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld, or maybe Pixar’s Wall-e, comes a step closer with the demonstration of suitcases with a mind of their own.
Quick and clever maneuver eliminates one of the few hassles about high-speed rail travel in Japan.
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Now you can enjoy a vacation in cool anime style with Sailor Moon travel accessories in six character designs.
Modern technology makes it easier than ever for people to work anywhere, not just in a traditional office setting. But every telecommuter or creative type knows the frustration of grabbing your laptop and any other necessary items, then carrying them to your local cafe, anxious to punch in and get some projects done, only to discover there’re no available seats.
Sure you might not need a whole office, but not even having a small desk to work on can really hurt your productivity. Here with a solution is ambitious and creative design house Bibi Lab, which is now selling a wheeled suitcase with an attached desk and chair that’s not only great for mobile professionals, but for artists, cosplayers, and all sorts of other people on the go.
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