An enterprising engineer has tinkered with the Oculus Rift, a head-mounted virtual reality device, to make it possible to kiss Hatsune Miku… or at least, a CGI version of her. By attaching infrared sensors to each side of the device, the engineer made it possible to communicate with the Wii remote’s infrared sensor bar. Four infrared lights attached to each corner of the device track your head movements. Two servomoters beneath the device let Miku’s face move in tandem with yours. And as for her lips… those are approximated by a gummy replica between the motors.
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Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Green onion baths return to Japanese bathhouse to celebrate Labor Day
We investigate Sendagaya Tunnel and get a message from beyond【Haunted Tokyo】
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Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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Final Fantasy XIV’s Ul’dah city-state recreated in real world in massive diorama【Video】
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
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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
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
We investigate Sendagaya Tunnel and get a message from beyond【Haunted Tokyo】
Rent-a-scary person company appears in Japan, seems an awful lot like a straight-up gang
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Final Fantasy XIV’s Ul’dah city-state recreated in real world in massive diorama【Video】
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
All-you-can-eat oboro tofu restaurant in Kyoto is a guilt-free experience
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Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
Japanese Arita ware porcelain converted into jewelry to reduce waste from the traditional art
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