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This ephemeral vending machine lets you buy a floral gift right in the heart of the Japanese capital.
Created through extensive interviews with a real-life Mama-san, A.I. Yoshiko is here for when you need a caring ear.
Unusual station’s unique name also makes it a destination for those seeking good luck, but things might feel different in the near future.
Our female reporter gets her ears cleaned by someone else for the first time in years, and loves it.
This isn’t the type of self-service they were meaning.
Rocket will support research with the goal of creating a Tenga that can be used in outer space.
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