Around 1.1 billion yen ($14 million) is being invested on a five year project in the creation of rescue robots to be functions in natural disaster situations by Japan. This follows the tragic earthquake Japan had experienced in March. More »

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Remember the massive Earthquake in Japan in March? Well, apparently the earthquake created such an impact in Japan that it actually effected the gravitational pull around Japan. More »

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It may look like a glorified salon chair, but a new Japanese hair-washing robot can replicate the human touch to look after the hair of the elderly and the infirm. More »

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The picture above is not some edited picture trying to get some laughs. It is in actual face called the Toilet Bike Neo. It was created by Japan’s commode-king TOTO and is exactly what it appears to be - a toilet-motorcycle hybrid. This motorcycle has a difference, though, and runs on human excrement. More »

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Hmm, where’s popcorn and a drink when I need it? It seems that Apple isn’t satisfied doing battle with Samsung in Europe, so it has taken its patent fight all the way to the land of the rising sun, otherwise known as Japan. Lovely. More »

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A group of more than 200 retired Japanese engineers and other professionals called The Skilled Veterans Corps are asking for permission to clean up the contaminated nuclear power station in Fukushima. They are all over the age of 60, including Mr. Yatsuteru Yamada. More »

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Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has said that renewable energy will form a lot of Japan’s energy policy, after the worst nuclear crisis in the world in 25 years. Also, he said that its nuclear policy must be reviewed from scratch. More »

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If V’s were real, then these buses from Japan would probably be used by them for travelling. Seats are archaic, uncomfortable things that we’re all forced to sit on. But these seats are “cocoons”, seemingly glorious as well, exuding comfort over the backsides of occupants. More »

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Since the immense earthquake that recently struck Japan, causing a massive tsunami, help from all over the world has been pouring in to ease the burden of the Japanese people in need. Japanese companies are also doing their part, as well. Several large companies (e.g. Sony and Nintendo) have made astronomical monetary contributions, and now Softbank, one of the largest cell phone providers in Japan, is going above and beyond to help those in need. More »

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Apple has opened up a new donation page on iTunes for people to donate to the American Red Cross and its Japanese relief fund using their iTunes account. 100% of donations go to the organization, as Apple is taking no percentage of the profits from these donations. According to Steve Jobs, the iTunes Store may have the largest credit card database of any online retailer, so it can be a potential option for donations. More »

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Japan is still in shock after it was hit with a series of tsunami waves early this morning. The waves were caused by an extremely powerful 8.9 magnitude earthquake, going down as the fifth most powerful earthquake ever recorded. For anyone that has loved ones in Japan or are currently residing in Japan, Google launched a Person Finder shortly after the disaster hit to help those searching for loved ones. More »

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Early this morning, a powerful 8.9 magnitude earthquake rocked the ocean floor not too far from the coast of Japan, causing a series of tsunami waves to crash against the land of the rising sun. Now, as the world stands looking at pure destruction, is the time to act! Various organizations are now taking donations, and you can do your part by donating via text or online! More »

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Japan is known for its strict legal framework for mobile internet usage for minors in the world. Apple has a history of having trouble with the Japanese government and over the last couple of days, Apple had more bad news. Unlike the last time which was news of iPods causing fire, this time its about the iPhone. The Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications criticized Apple Japan and the provider in the country, Softbank Mobile, for offering insufficient content control for the minors who use these phones. More »

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Japan is known to have updated but wacky technology and their recent invention, a vending machine that can recognize you, is starting to creep people out. More »

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As if self-ordering menus weren’t enough, the iPad can now also be used as a cash register. Don’t ask me what’s wrong with Japan’s old-school registers, I have no idea, but this new cash register system (aka Flavius) is currently all the rage. More »

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