Tokyo Metropolitan Government publishes manga to prepare Tokyoites for major disaster
September 8, 2015
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government has published a disaster preparedness book in a partially manga format to help get the residents of Japan's capital ready for "the big one", the earthquake long ...
Take a first look at the new Muji Yurakucho and its giant bookshelves
September 4, 2015
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Here is the first glimpse into the refurbished "book-themed" Muji Yurakucho, the largest Muji store in the world.
Fashion Snap was there to cover the press opening.
As we reported ...
Using the brand's flagship PROXES T1 Sport tires and two Audi R8 vehicles, Toyo Tires has created a unique 90-second drift racing dual at Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka.
At the risk of spoiling the ...
DeNA launches live broadcast app Mirrativ for streaming phone screen while shopping, gaming
September 1, 2015
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Is this future of online shopping and gaming?
DeNA has launched Mirrativ, a live-streaming Android app that allows users to stream and share their device screen with other users, as well as watch ...
Mount Fuji Eraser
The Mount Fuji Eraser is a fun and clever way to bring this icon of Japan into your home or work stationery set. As you use the cuboid eraser, the shape of Fuji gradually comes into view and you find yourself holding Japan's most famous peak.
We've seen font-inspired eyeglasses, but this is a zipper-inspired font!
Model and actress Ayami Nakajo has created a new "type" with Yuni Yoshida and Japanese zippers brand YKK that is not only ...
KDDI is developing a new series of projects engaging with the Internet of Things.
The first results are two home interior items sold through its au WALLET Market arm from late October.
The ...
We were recently in the Muji in Yurakucho and noticed that half the store was empty of stock, and other areas were closed off completely. Prominent signs apologized for the "changeover" work taking ...
au’s “aisai BENTO” pays tribute to lunchbox wordless communication
August 20, 2015
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Japanese phone carrier au has launched a campaign inspired by the "wordless communication" that takes place between husband and wife, in this case through the medium of the daily bento ...
Miyashita Park Summer Festival features contemporary Bon dance, music, freestyle kendama
August 18, 2015
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Miyashita Park in Shibuya will host a contemporary Bon dance music festival on August 22nd.
The Miyashita Park Summer Festival will include Bon dancing, a ritual during August throughout Japan, as ...
Thermae-yu hot spring bath spa opens in Kabukicho to clean up Shinjuku
August 13, 2015
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The beautification of Kabukicho continues.
Now it will literally get a "clean" with the opening of Thermae-yu on August 18th.
The massive bathhouse will be the biggest in Tokyo and includes ...
Sanrio marriage applications let couples show love with Hello Kitty
August 12, 2015
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Get married with Hello Kitty!
Well, not quite.
But the latest licensed merchandise from Sanrio is pretty unusual. It's a marriage registration form.
Yes, you can now commit yourself ...
Pass the Baton has opened a new designer thrift store in the heart of Kyoto.
Located a short walk from Shijo Station in Gion, the old part of Kyoto, inside a 120-year-old wooden machiya ...
Sumo Wrestler Salt Shaker
Traditional wrestler-shaped condiment container
Meet Meebo, the world's first kindergarten monitoring robot.
Made by UniFa Co., Ltd., Meebo takes photos and dances, plus he's small, pink, and cute. All of which qualifies him to be an ideal ...
After over a month of feverish speculation and excitement after Japanese luxury carmaker Lexus unveiled a teaser trailer for a working hoverboard, a video showing the gadget in action is finally ...
Adidas have teamed up with a student from Aoyama Gakuin University to create a new sports accessory.
The Cosmetic Bag, a special compact tote bag set, goes on sale from September 1st, priced ...