For the past 11 years, a Japanese company has been attempting to harness the strength of spider silk to create a new type of material with unprecedented versatility. They’ve now unveiled their working prototype: the Moon Parka.

With more than 30,000 species of spider in the world—and a single spider using more than seven different kinds of silk—it became nearly impossible for Spiber researchers to define what constituted spider silk at all.

Highlighting Japan spoke with the commissioner of the newly-formed agency about the development of sports policy in Japan.

The robot revolution is coming, and when it arrives, they’ll have an awful lot to be mad about. Like making them dance for our amusement. Thanks, DMM.

These smartphone gloves will keep your fingertips as happy as a kitty getting a chin rub.

The bento’s sleekness, compactness, balance and visual appeal have spurred ideas for various businesses in Japan and beyond.

YouTuber Ochikeron assembles three very different bento-style lunches in plastic travel tumblers. What a great idea!

STOCK offers a 15-meter kitchen, two floors of storage and a community vibe starting from ¥18,000 per month.