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Japan's factory output down 1% in November
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO —Japan’s factory output fell 1% in November from the previous month in the first decline since August, official data showed on Monday, as the country struggles to stimulate its fragile economy.
The decline was mainly due to stagnant production of general machinery, chemical eng...
TOKYO —Japan’s factory output fell 1% in November from the previous month in the first decline since August, official data showed on Monday, as the country struggles to stimulate its fragile economy.
The decline was mainly due to stagnant production of general machinery, chemical eng...
- December 28, 2015
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Head-kun: A Robotic Vacuum Cleaner That Creates Drip Painting Art
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JAPAN TRENDS
Tails of Head is a project by HYdeJII where a specially adapted robotic vacuum cleaner creates paintings using multiple colors.
Head-kun (aka Mr Head) is the artist. According to his (?) profile, Head-kun is 15 years old and a robotic painter converted from an unnamed robotic vacuum ...
Tails of Head is a project by HYdeJII where a specially adapted robotic vacuum cleaner creates paintings using multiple colors.
Head-kun (aka Mr Head) is the artist. According to his (?) profile, Head-kun is 15 years old and a robotic painter converted from an unnamed robotic vacuum ...
- December 26, 2015
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Mitsubishi in U.S. Recalls 25,000 Mirages for Wire Corrosion Issue
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JAPAN TODAY
NEW YORK —Mitsubishi Motors is recalling roughly 25,000 Mirages with model years 2014 and 2015 on concerns that certain wires could corrode and cause issues to the vehicle’s air bag systems.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Saturday that the vehicles affected w...
NEW YORK —Mitsubishi Motors is recalling roughly 25,000 Mirages with model years 2014 and 2015 on concerns that certain wires could corrode and cause issues to the vehicle’s air bag systems.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Saturday that the vehicles affected w...
- December 21, 2015
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Oppo Dog Muzzle Quack Closed — Even More Awesome Pet Product Design
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JAPAN TRENDS
The original Oppo Dog Muzzle Quack created a HUGE stir when it was released a while back.
Now our online store has got the follow-up, the Oppo Dog Muzzle Quack Closed. As the name suggests, it has a similar “duck bill” design with the mouth closed off for better protection.
Some peop...
The original Oppo Dog Muzzle Quack created a HUGE stir when it was released a while back.
Now our online store has got the follow-up, the Oppo Dog Muzzle Quack Closed. As the name suggests, it has a similar “duck bill” design with the mouth closed off for better protection.
Some peop...
- December 19, 2015
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GU Creates Onomatopoeia-customized Interactive Fashion Videos
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JAPAN TRENDS
Japanese fast fashion retailer GU has created what it claims it the first “new sensation video” in Japan with onomato mix by GU. The video, which is online as an app until January 5th, allows you to view a range of model wardrobe coordinations by selecting styles based on displayed w...
Japanese fast fashion retailer GU has created what it claims it the first “new sensation video” in Japan with onomato mix by GU. The video, which is online as an app until January 5th, allows you to view a range of model wardrobe coordinations by selecting styles based on displayed w...
- December 18, 2015
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Cat Robo: The Automated Cat Toilet That Frees You From Ever Having to Sift Through Kitty Litter
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ROCKET NEWS
A few days ago, we looked at a couple of cats that were mastering the art of pooping in the (people) toilet. When you stop and think about it, though, this is sort of a mixed bag for pet owners.
Sure, on one hand, this frees you from the gross task of picking clumps out of the litter ...
A few days ago, we looked at a couple of cats that were mastering the art of pooping in the (people) toilet. When you stop and think about it, though, this is sort of a mixed bag for pet owners.
Sure, on one hand, this frees you from the gross task of picking clumps out of the litter ...
- December 16, 2015
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Japan Business Confidence Flat Despite Signs Of Recovery: BOJ
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Japan’s biggest manufacturers were in a cautious mood during the last quarter of the year, a central bank survey showed on Monday, despite a modest pick-up in the world’s number three economy.
The Bank of Japan’s closely-watched Tankan report showed confidence among major manu...
TOKYO — Japan’s biggest manufacturers were in a cautious mood during the last quarter of the year, a central bank survey showed on Monday, despite a modest pick-up in the world’s number three economy.
The Bank of Japan’s closely-watched Tankan report showed confidence among major manu...
- December 14, 2015
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Toyo Tire Tread Marks Inspire Japanese Yukata Fashionone Addiction While Walking
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JAPAN TRENDS
Toyo Tire and Rubber Co., Ltd. has created a series of yukata based on the tread designs of three of its tire products.
Here are what the Toyo tire tread yukata look like, modeled by Toyo employees.
While you might associate tire treads with a somewhat rough or dirty image — since th...
Toyo Tire and Rubber Co., Ltd. has created a series of yukata based on the tread designs of three of its tire products.
Here are what the Toyo tire tread yukata look like, modeled by Toyo employees.
While you might associate tire treads with a somewhat rough or dirty image — since th...
- December 9, 2015
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Samurai Smartphone Parade Teaches Pitfalls of Phone Addiction While Walking
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JAPAN TRENDS
NTT Docomo has produced a video illustrating how it is dangerous to look at your phone while you walk, even if you are a samurai.
In the video, hapless samurai are shown walking in a pilgrimage but unable to resist the urge to look at their smartphones while they move forward.
The re...
NTT Docomo has produced a video illustrating how it is dangerous to look at your phone while you walk, even if you are a samurai.
In the video, hapless samurai are shown walking in a pilgrimage but unable to resist the urge to look at their smartphones while they move forward.
The re...
- December 7, 2015
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Japan Preparing To Test-fly MHI-built Stealth Jet
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JAPAN TIMES
Japan is closing in on becoming the fourth nation to test fly its own stealth jet, a move that could further antagonize neighboring Asian countries that oppose Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s bid to strengthen the role of the Self-Defense Forces.
The aircraft is scheduled to make its mai...
Japan is closing in on becoming the fourth nation to test fly its own stealth jet, a move that could further antagonize neighboring Asian countries that oppose Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s bid to strengthen the role of the Self-Defense Forces.
The aircraft is scheduled to make its mai...
- December 3, 2015
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