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At a Tokyo press event, Honda showed off its single-rider, hands-free personal mobility device, the Uni-cub. The Uni-Cub can move in every direction just by shifting your weight, including rotating in place, and is about the height of a chair, so you can put your feet on the ground at any time. One of the biggest advantages is that your hands are free, so you can hold a sign that says, “I believe I’m more awesome than you”. Read More
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Fashion magazine Egg’s 2020 Japanese Buzzword Awards are here to bring out your inner teen
Nara University study finds some common teas can neutralize COVID-19
Japanese bathroom has a clever countermeasure for guys who pee on the floor at the urinal【Photos】
Someone asked Nintendo President Satoru Iwata to lay off workers, and his response was awesome
Tokyo talent “scout” picks wrong woman to try to recruit, and not just because she’s a politician
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Newest weird Japanese vending machine beverage: Dashi fish soup from…Coca-Cola?!?
Japan’s coldest prefecture offering frozen river open-air soaking this winter
How big is the PlayStation 5? About as big as a Shibu Inu dog, photos show【Photos】Instant ramen with 40 billion lactic acid bacteria on sale now
Kanji T-shirt seen on U.S. TV show makes Japanese viewers giggle
Studio Ghibli releases 250 more free-to-download/use images from five films, and Totoro is here!
The secret piece of information hiding in plain sight on Tokyo’s subway signs
New cat hotel in Japan lets you watch kitties right outside your window for entire stay【Pics】Japanese VTuber Usada Pekora’s new plum wine has a label drawn by Madoka’s character designerJapanese bathroom has a clever countermeasure for guys who pee on the floor at the urinal【Photos】
Surprisingly strong Hokkaido woman arrested for poking holes in 13 expensive melons with fingerTokyo talent “scout” picks wrong woman to try to recruit, and not just because she’s a politician
Teeny tiny giant panda baby born in Japan【Photos】
Hayao Miyazaki has a gripe against Japanese female voice actorsHayao Miyazaki ambushed while picking up trash on street for opinions on Demon SlayerInstant ramen with 40 billion lactic acid bacteria on sale nowStudio Ghibli releases 250 more free-to-download/use images from five films, and Totoro is here!Kanji T-shirt seen on U.S. TV show makes Japanese viewers giggle
The difference between Japanese and Western working cultures summed up in one photo
No mask, no ride – Japanese government allows taxis to refuse to pick up maskless passengers
Mayhem at Uniqlo in Japan as customers fight to grab the Jil Sander collection
Pileup on sushi conveyor belt causes chaos for diners at restaurant chain in JapanThe secret piece of information hiding in plain sight on Tokyo’s subway signs
Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s Japan
Nintendo puts out important notice for casual gamers who’ve bought a Switch during the pandemic
Jason calls off Friday the 13th activities due to coronavirus
Japan goes beyond rice cookers with new curry rice cooker, the kitchen gadget we need right now
Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
Japanese cosplay model shows off thighs, but fans’ eyes are on her Nintendo 64 controller grip
A Pokémon glitch no one discovered in 18 years has been found…by a pet fish in Japan?!?【Videos】
Customers race to Uniqlo for new summer face masks, but are they really worth the hype?
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
Pokémon fan learns the startling truth about the Wooloo plushie
Tokyo talent “scout” picks wrong woman to try to recruit, and not just because she’s a politician
Japanese VTuber Usada Pekora’s new plum wine has a label drawn by Madoka’s character designer
Newest weird Japanese vending machine beverage: Dashi fish soup from…Coca-Cola?!?
Japan’s coldest prefecture offering frozen river open-air soaking this winter
How big is the PlayStation 5? About as big as a Shibu Inu dog, photos show【Photos】
Pathetically weak Magikarp shown love with Pokémon manhole covers in birthplace of koi culture
New cat hotel in Japan lets you watch kitties right outside your window for entire stay【Pics】
The strange seasonal surprise hanging from the ceiling of this station in rural Japan【Photos】
Yakiniku sneakers from Japan let you wear your love for meat on your feet
Want to become a virtual YouTuber? Now there are apps for that too!
Kanji T-shirt seen on U.S. TV show makes Japanese viewers giggle
City official, angered when asked to wear a mask, throws own feces