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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
Nephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past
Receipt from Japanese kid’s first shopping trip is a heart-melting symbol of his love for his mom
One Piece Red T-shirt line from Uniqlo will make fellow fans green with envy【Photos】
Awesome-looking Japanese whiskey maker’s snack recipe requires no booze, almost no effort【Photos】
Our otaku reporter Seiji rides the slowest train to Chichibu–and his coworker flips out
Amazing castle photo ever shows why you shouldn’t skip this often-overlooked part of Japan
The restaurant where one of Japan’s last samurai lords ate now has a café with really good cake
This open-air museum in Hokkaido is a must-visit for fans of history and one popular manga series
Chikawa beats out Evangelion and Super Mario to win Japan Character Award 2022
Curry and lassi ice creams: Like eating cubes of frozen curry roux
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Fuji-Q Highland theme park is opening its newest attraction next month: The Fujiyama SliderNephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past
Is roughly half of Japan preconditioned to hate mint chocolate sweets?
Ruling reached in lawsuit between 7-Eleven Japan, rogue owner who didn’t stay open 24 hours a day
We spend 24 hours trying to keep a Tamagotchi alive, it ends up doing something weirderReceipt from Japanese kid’s first shopping trip is a heart-melting symbol of his love for his mom
First copy of centuries-old ninja training manual discovered, doesn’t understand dogs【Video】
Japanese travel agency reveals summer 2022’s most popular destinations domestically and abroad
Site of the worst bear attack in Japanese history is a chilling place to visit
We bought a low-rated levitating speaker on Amazon that made us want to cry
Survey suggests about half of Japanese companies has an “old guy who does nothing”
Roughly 40 percent of single Japanese men in their 20s have never been on a date, survey says
How much money do you need to live in your own apartment in Japan?【Survey】
How long should you date someone in Japan before going on a trip with them?
This unstaffed Japanese train station is like a Ghibli anime come to life
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Real-world forest that inspired Hayao Miyazaki to create Totoro will become a nature preserve
Harry Potter Cafe opening in Tokyo and the menu is nothing short of spellbinding【Photos】
Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Engrish mistake turns innocent sign into X-rated notice at Japanese store
Amazing castle photo ever shows why you shouldn’t skip this often-overlooked part of Japan
The restaurant where one of Japan’s last samurai lords ate now has a café with really good cake
This open-air museum in Hokkaido is a must-visit for fans of history and one popular manga series
Chikawa beats out Evangelion and Super Mario to win Japan Character Award 2022
Curry and lassi ice creams: Like eating cubes of frozen curry roux
Does the eel from these cheap takeout shops pass the buyobuyo quality test? We find out
Advice from Japanese women on dealing with your boyfriend’s anime girlfriend
How to make epic pancakes with your Japanese rice cooker
Japan’s elementary school backpacks grow up with new high-class randoseru for adults
U.S. government officials catch 86,400 Pokémon bootlegs without using a single Poké Ball
Quality-spaghetti making robot starts working in Tokyo at the end of the month【Video】
Otaku husband returns home after argument to find wife has destroyed his anime robot collection
Chart showing Thailand’s 18 genders challenges the idea that there is only “male” and “female”
Japanese company will pay you to stroll around Tokyo as a literal walking advertisement