Tinder opens new adult-only convenience store SwipeMart in Japan
Convenience stores in Japan can carry a lot of of surprisingly tasty and helpful goods and services, which makes them quite a popular pit stop…
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Japanese convenience store FamilyMart launches medicine pick-up pharmacy service
Japanese convenience stores certainly live up to their name. On top of surprisingly delicious findings such as gourmet egg sandwiches, customers can handle other errands…
Improve sleep habits with some adorable friends in the sleep tracker “Yohitsuji no Mori”
These days smartphones play a very necessary role in our day-to-day life. From socialisation to work, it seems there’s no way we can escape from…
Kyoto-based company develops the world’s first audio metaverse platform, an inclusive digital space for all
With the majority of the world having been put on hold over the last two years, people have found the drive to pursue a more…
Meet Maneki NEO, the project inviting you to explore Japan both digitally and IRL
As society has begun to break the boundaries into the digital realm – with the launch of VR, the metaverse and the ever increasing popularity…
Stop-motion anime Pui Pui Molcar drives into its first mobile game
Japanese stop motion anime PUI PUI Molcar has gained viral popularity ever since it’s debut last year, and now the guinea pig and car hybrid…
Pursue the virtual Japanese boyfriend of your dreams via smartphone with “VR Boyfriend”
On June 24th, Japanese mobile network company IVR officially released “VR Kareshi” (boyfriend), a virtual dating service app available for Android/iOS, as previously introduced in…
Coca-Cola Japan launches buy-one-get-one-free campaign on the “Coke ON” app
Cola-Cola Japan will launch their largest campaign yet on the official Coca-Cola app “Coke ON” from April 5, 2021. From April 5th to May 16th…
Enjoy a virtual Shikoku Pilgrimage experience with the ‘Ohenro Walking’ App
Put your hiking boots on and get ready to experience the Shikoku Pilgrimage from your local area with the virtual pilgrimage experience ‘Ohenro Walking’ app….
Funny and Popular Recommended Mobile Games In Japan
In Japan, you often see people on trains, buses looking at their phones and I am sure many have wondered what are they doing, are…
Most useful mobile applications when traveling or living in Japan
Traveling to Japan or living in Japan and looking for some good mobile apps and to make your trip/life easier? The mobile applications below can…
Idolmaster’s New AR Feature Lets You Take Interactive Anime Idol Girls With You…Everywhere
The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage, made by Cygames and Bandai Namco Studios for the Mobage mobile social network platform, is a free-to-play simulation game…
Police Issue Warning After Viral Game Challenge With Disturbing Demon “Momo” Takes Dark Turn
Update: Police have now recently issued further warnings about the “Momo” game being related to data harvesting schemes. Authorities in several countries have issued warnings…
Lovecraftian Horror Unleashed in the Murky Depths of Green Tea
Unless you’ve experienced some horrible beverage-related trauma, it’s unlikely that you find much about green tea to be terrifying. Japanese Twitter user and 3DCG practitioner…
Needle Felt Neko Atsume Buddies Are The Kitties You Don’t Need To Lure Into Your Backyard
Smart Phone app sensation Neko Atsume (or Cat Collector, if you prefer) purred its way into a worldwide hit, resulting in several merchandise lineups of…