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Anti-insect laser gun turrets designed by Osaka University, expected to work on roaches too

You’ve never seen a bug zapper quite like this.

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Millennium-old Japanese temple offering funeral service for broken record player needles

”Music Temple” wants to send audio equipment off with the respect it deserves.

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Robotic pillow “Fufuly” by Tokyo-based company shown at CES 2023

Rise of the machine…pillows.

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Did you know you can “wash” your smartphone at McDonald’s in Japan? 【Video】

Ingenious two-step process allows you to clean your hands and your smartphone at the same time. 

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Is Village Vanguard Outlet’s 2023 lucky bag filled with 60,000 yen worth of trash or treasure?

As usual, we cannot resist the lure of a tremendous bargain–even if all we get is useless junk. 

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How technology kept us entertained and baffled this year.

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Japan’s Pigeon Calculator now available in English!

As much English as you need for a calculator at least.

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Japanese construction firms hoping to attract talent from eSports to operate machinery

It’s Minecraft meets The Last Starfighter.

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Japan’s purring cat cuddle cushions evolve into an even higher form of virtual pet life【Photos】

Premium MeowEver gives you the warmth, softness, shape, and even weight of cuddling the pet cat you can’t own.

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Japan forced to call off first-ever unmanned Moon-landing attempt

I swear, one of these days, OMOTENASHI… Bang, zoom, right to the Moon!

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Ueno Station has signs that show ambient sounds as onomatopoeia for deaf passengers

One of the most fun accessibility features you’ll ever see.

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University of Tokyo lecturer suggests giving cars big cartoon eyes will make them safer

The cars have eyes.

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One of Japan’s biggest convenience store chains testing walk-through cashless payment system

Lawson Go branch opened in Tokyo this month.

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Is the magical Flying Ball that’s trending on Japanese TikTok as easy to use as it looks?

Social media makes it look like a piece of cake, but how will our reporter handle his magical ball?

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Anime fans go old-school, record new Urusei Yatsura anime on Beta and period-appropriate media

Urusei Yatsura is back on TV, and tape media is back on fans’ minds.

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Google Japan creates the Key Bou, an insane and logical straight-bar keyboard【Video】

Unless you’re a cat, there’s actually lot to like, as long as you’re OK with puns and craziness.

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Humanoid robot that can laugh developed in Japan, other functions include freaking people out【Vid】

Robot is able to detect when you’re laughing and tries to match your mood.

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Tokyo Metro adds platform display showing where least crowded parts of the next train will be

Test program could help Tokyo commuters go from crazy crowded commutes to simply very crowded commutes.

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So long, CDs – Japan’s Geo chain will no longer purchase used compact discs

Decision starts the countdown to the chain’s end of selling used CDs too.

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Japanese police to introduce video function to emergency 110 calls

A welcome update to an essential service.

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