Birthplace Of Ninja In Japan Hopes For “e-Ninja” To Be Recognized As Olympic Battle Sport
Thee Iga region of Japan has never shied away from its rich history of ninja tradition, boasting a national ninja certification test and even a…
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Japanese Study Confirms Cats Do Know When You Call Their Name, They’re Just Ignoring You
We’ve always suspected it, but this Japanese study has made some headway into scientifically proving it. Cats do know when they’re being called, they are…
New Noodle Waterslide Toys Give Summer Tradition An Amusement Park Makeover
Streaming Noodles: A Summer Tradition Nagashi soumen 流しそうめん is a Japanese tradition, typically enjoyed in summer, in which thin white noodles made of wheat and…
Across the Pacific in Two Hours: JAXA Sets Sights on Mach 5 Supersonic Aircraft
(by Shinji Ono for JAPAN Forward) The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is advancing research on a hypersonic Mach 5 passenger aircraft that can cross…
Japanese Illustrator Asteroid: Wandering Through The Ruins of the Future
Whether they are set in the past or in an imagined future, ruins are a favorite subject of illustrators working in the fantasy and science-fiction…
Instant Iced Tea Trick Shows You Should Never Underestimate Hokkaido Winter
Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture, is used to freezing temperatures. Every winter without fail they are exposed to bitter cold and treacherous conditions. For people living…
Japan’s New Communicative Pet Family Robot Was Born To Love You
When you think of Japanese robotics, it’s easy to be distracted by some of the more eccentric and outlandish examples such as robot-staffed hotels or…
Osaka World Expo Targets 8 Billion Visitors — Thanks to Virtual Reality Technology
by Yuya Hosoda The city of Osaka’s dream for the 2025 World Expo is to use cutting-edge technologies, such as virtual reality (VR), to welcome…
Ajirojima Islet: Where ‘Crumbs of Shooting Stars’ Sleep
(by JAPAN Forward) The moon peeks out between the clouds, silhouetting the profile of the islet. Depicted in a long-exposure photograph are a host of…
Usamaru Cafe Adds Adorable Interactive Projection Mapping To Animate Your Meals
Usamaru If you’re into cute characters, you may be familiar with Usamaru, a rabbit character designed by sakumaru which first made its appearance as a…
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Japanese Students Use Robots and Gadgets To Eat Lunch Unnoticed By Teachers [Video]
Early Lunch Rebels The life of a Japanese high school student can be quite hectic. With exams, extra-curricular activities, not to mention cram school, their…
Longevity Kings Japan Set to Lose World Life Expectancy Crown to Another Country
For years Japan has dominated the league table for world life expectancy. The streak triggered much research into the reasons behind this, so others could…
Anime Girl Hologram Companion Mass Produced To Serve You At Home
Live together with your favorite anime character as your personal hologram assistant. When Gatebox Lab announced it’s ambitious project to design a “Hologram Communication Robot”…
Japanese Amphibious Gill Garment Aims To Let Humans Breathe Underwater
If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat after a nightmare of perishing away in a world submerged…
Japan’s Subzero Vending Machine Sells Soda That Freezes Before Your Eyes
Beat the Summer Heat With a Subzero Drink In the hot summer months, there’s nothing more refreshing than an iced-cold drink. While water and iced…