New App Now Lets You Make Shinkansen Reservations From Overseas
Even though the JR Rail Pass allows for the convenience of an “all-you-can-ride” experience on trains in Japan, sorting out tickets to ride the shinkansen…
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“Beautiful Robot Girl” AI App Hopes To Deliver Authentic Girlfriend Conversation Experience
We’ve seen promise of a Japanese artificial intelligence hologram device embrace and anime aesthetic to be your perfect partner before, but a recently developed smartphone…
81-Year-Old Woman Learns How To Make Smart Phone Game In 6 Months, Make Tech Fun For Elderly
One of the most appealing aspects of Japan is the opportunity to see traditional culture still thrive in a modern day that is constantly changing….
Press Your Forehead Against A Hot Guy In Prison In This Japanese Smartphone Game
Japan has the corner of niche and quirky covered when it comes to smart phone and web games. Whether its a smart phone game where…
Pechat: The Button Device That Lets Stuffed Animals Talk
Tired of the “same ‘ol same ‘ol” rehashed cutesy phrases that your stuffed animals come equipped with? Well, thanks to this app-controlled prototype device from…
World’s First Official Neko-Atsume Store Is Limited Time Only, But Has Such Adorable Goods
Neko-Atsume (or Cat Collector, if you prefer) started as a simple smart phone game app in Japan in 2014, but soon after rode the perfect…