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Stores of SoftBank, one of Japan’s three main mobile phone providers, will be staffed by robots, announced CEO and Japan’s richest man Masayoshi Son at a press conference today in Tokyo.
The robot is the Pepper, a new model developed by French robotics company Aldebaran, who have pre...

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For their 10th anniversary, Wazigen Shizukuya is providing gorgeous modern hakama and yukata styles for all the men.
Hakama, yukata and kimono may be the traditional clothing of Japan, but there’s no reason that you can’t wear and enjoy them every day. Wazigen Shizukuya opened its doo...

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These individually carved and lacquered wooden iPhone cases aren’t cheap, but they are gorgeous! With a design as gorgeous as it is simple, your phone will look great wherever you might play Candy Crush.
The iPhone has never been the affordable smartphone option, though many will argu...

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If you thought the SpongeBob SquarePant and Yummy Mart was bizarre enough, wait till you see this.
Yummy Mart’s latest branded clothing line is Coca-Cola.
The five items — including a bra and panties set, pajamas, socks, eye mask, and bathrobe — in the new series go on sale from Nove...

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What’s crucial for a getting a good night’s sleep? For many, a good pillow is key, as a bad one can leave you tossing and turning all night trying to get comfortable and leave you with a crick in your neck the next morning.
If you need a little extra support, a neck pillow can be just...

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Is this virtual wearable arm keyboard that future of user interface?
NEC has developed the ARmKeypad, a virtual keyboard that displays on your arm.
The keyboards work in tandem with other wearable tech like a pair of smart glasses and smart watches to display the virtual keyboard int...

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While the Tokyo Motor Show is traditionally the event of the year to show off new cars, automobile makers also love to present their latest concepts and other mobility-themed developments.
Alongside its headline-grabbing exhibits like the FCV Plus and steampunk-esque concept car Kika...

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One of those myths about Japan is the used panties vending machine.
Well, these blogger at least has heard of genuine panty vending machines (at least the machines were real, though we can’t vouch for the validity of the “used” factor) but at any rate, they were very much in areas of...

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The rainy season is upon us: get ready for several weeks of rain around Japan.
Any visit to a major store in Tokyo will mean you are confronted with a mountain of products designed to help you combat the wet time of the year. From umbrellas to raincoats, boots and towels, there is no...

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Sonia Rykiel has opened a new store in Aoyama, the designer fashion district of central Tokyo. Located at the former Jil Sander Navy flagship address, the shop features a unique interior with striking red fittings and floor-to-ceiling bookcases.
The Japan branch is part of a global c...

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