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.
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Japanese Twitter user’s crazily extreme device is perfect for when you need multiple tissues, stat.
Good news for all of us who’ve sent a message to the wrong person, or sent a message that’s just plain wrong.
Kodo drummers help modern technology blend with one of Japan’s most traditional instruments.
Many are calling this a “high-performance” product even though it’s apparently terrible at drying dishes.
Picking parameters and having a brand-new anime-style character made takes only a few seconds.
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The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
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Trying out the revolutionary adhesive bandages developed by a 10-year-old Japanese girl
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
If you go to the hospital in Japan, your doctor might be wearing a Pokémon coat and scrubs【Pics】
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