Toyota unveils enhanced version of humanoid robot
Tokyo — Toyota Motor Corp. has unveiled an upgraded version of its human-shaped T-HR3 robot. Such a robot could one day be used to perform surgery in a distant place where a doctor can…
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Why KFC Is Christmas Dinner In Japan
[Image: Brian Ashcraft | Kotaku]Every year across Japan, people line up at Kentucky Fried Chicken joints to place their orders for Christmas dinner. [Image: Brian Ashcraft | Kotaku]This Twitter …
The world’s first Pokémon GO specialty store just opened in Tokyo!【Photos】
In one of our favorite examples of life imitating art, Japan is now dotted with actual Pokémon Canters, just like the worlds of the Pokémon video games and anime. But it wasn’t until this week t…
‘The Truth’ Trailer: Catherine Deneuve And Juliette Binoche Clash As Mother And Daughter In Hirokazu Kore-eda’s First Non-Japanese Language Film
EXCLUSIVE: IFC Films has released the first trailer for their forthcoming family dramedy The Truth starring French icon Catherine Deneuve and Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche. The fil…
Having the “world’s most powerful passport” is lost on Japan — Contributions
It’s true that we shouldn’t put practicalities ahead of principles, but then again, isn’t that what partisan politics of now stands for? It’s all practicalities and the only principles held are …
Japanese otaku now have special trash box just for merch of their former anime and idol crushes
“I don’t love my crush anymore, but I want someone else to give them their love,” says message on Kyoto container. When you spot a trash can in Japan, it’ll usually also have a sign saying what …
Japanese pro cosplayer causes pandemonium at World Cosplay Summit
This is what happens when one of the country’s most adulated cosplayers makes an appearance at a cosplay convention. Back in 2016, Japanese cosplayer Enako blew everyone’s minds by announcing on…
Japanese "stuffed animal hospital" is the cutest way to refurbish your plushies we've ever seen
We’ve all had those moments when we’re cleaning and come across that stuffed animal we’ve had for years. But now, thanks to the Japanese website “Nuigurumi (Stuffed Animal) Hospital,” those trag…
Japan destroys Santa Claus with science: "If he were real, we'd all be dead from his sonic boom."
It may be summer, but it’s never too early to get in the spirit of science! Japan has its fair share of Santa Clausess: there’re Sushi Santas, Underwater Santas, and even Santa Biker Gangs.…
Want to buy a giant, rideable robot? Amazon Japan will sell you one
Thankfully, the KURATAS is also sold by a reputable middleman, Amazon Japan. This is actually Amazon’s second time to offer the KURATAS, as it also briefly sold the robot in 2013. The item …