With a little re-branding and a helping “leg” from technology, this wheelchair is ready for the 21st century.
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Infographic argues that today’s youth really isn’t so different from the pre-smartphone generation.
Pepper, I think we need to talk about your attitude problem.
Alongside the lifelike robot, shoppers can try their hand at futuristic screen technology that responds to touch in mid-air.
Who says experiencing real love is a perquisite for answering all of love’s tough questions?
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Two of RocketNews24’s VR virgins get to grips with virtual reality—but does the new technology live up to the hype?
The Japanese are known for being incredibly efficient, so you’d expect them to also have the most efficient gizmos. Today, we’re looking at eight Japanese gadgets that we’ve become so dependent on, we can’t live without them!
Explanation of what kind of person would love the job subtly tells readers that a lot of people would absolutely hate it.
The future of mobility is an exciting frontier that everyone in the automotive world is trying to explore. As a result, companies have taken creative and odd approaches to meet the challenge.
You likely know that emoji originated in Japan, but do you know how they ended up basically everywhere in the world?
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Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
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We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
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Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
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Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
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Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Japanese government says country needs more women’s room toilets to meet modern society’s needs
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Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
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The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Shop cats of Tokyo: Snoozy Jirocho and feisty Ishimatsu rule the roost at Cafe Arles
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
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