Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Tokai Rubber Industries
At this year’s CEATEC Japan, Tokai Rubber Industries Ltd. unveiled the first ever speaker made entirely of rubber – or should I say “smart rubber.” With this technology what appears to be an ordinary strip of latex can be wired into a speaker.
There already is a range of modern products such smartphones using miniature speakers to produce decent quality sound. However, smart rubber speakers stand above with one thing they don’t have – good bass.
How to make a lucky sushi roll with KFC fried chicken skin【SoraKitchen】
Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
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Japanese convenience store chain begins testing remote controlled robot staff in Tokyo
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
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New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
If you haven’t tried an antenna shop in Japan, you’re missing out
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country
Studio Ghibli releases Spirited Away bags in Japan, based on a mysterious festival
Japanese young women reveal their top dealbreakers in a man【Survey】
Studio Ghibli turns My Neighbour Totoro characters into bag charms for everyday adventures
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
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Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
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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
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Japanese convenience store chain begins testing remote controlled robot staff in Tokyo
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
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How to find a lost cat: Unique method from Japan proves to be surprisingly effective
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Ghost in the Sheel goes traditional with Japanese porcelain Tachikoma robots, only 50 to be made
Japanese burger chain releases epic tofu burgers, designed by customers
If you haven’t tried an antenna shop in Japan, you’re missing out
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Yoshinoya studying what happens to the body after three months of eating beef bowls
We revisited Sweets Paradise after a decade to see if Japan’s dessert buffet still delivers
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