10 Great Gifts from Japan
These original gifts represent the rich cultural heritage of this country—and tend to go down well with overseas visitors, too!
Prosthetic Parts Enable Real Healing
Yukako Fukushima is the creator of cosmetic prostheses with wrinkles, veins and even fingerprints so lifelike they’re virtually indistinguishable from the real thing.
The Tech of Smartphone Iris Authentification
Fujitsu's miniature infrared LED and camera unlock your phone in roughly six-tenths of a second.
Bowls, Plates & Cups Form Dishy Raised Floor
25,000 pieces of imperfect ceramics form an elevated base in this cool Saga store.
Ramen Alchemist Forms Over 600 Flavors
Tokyo-based “Ramen Magician” Kenji Tsukada crisscrosses Japan to source top-notch ingredients.
CASIO PRO TREK 3500 Field Test
CASIO ups its game as it introduces the most advanced multi-functional timepiece in its PRO TREK series for outdoor adventurers.
'Smart' Anime Pillow Responds to Your Caress
A Japanese entrepreneur equips a 160-centimeter body pillow to let you know how it feels when you touch it.
Odate Bentwood Lunchboxes
Odate bentwood, or magewappa, is characteristic of the Odate region in Akita Prefecture.
Casting Craftmanship
NOUSAKU Corp. applies traditional Japanese casting techniques to contemporary designs to promote a unique, stylish lifestyle.
Cup Noodles Vending Machine
Japan is a land of vending machines, and ramen is no exception.
