Charms That Will Keep Your Phone Safe!
These phone cases come embroidered with declarations of protection against ignored messages and low batteries.
Stay Connected! Phone Service for Tourists
Technology First Time in Japan
Finding a way to stay connected using your smartphone abroad is always bothersome, and Japan is no exception. Read on to learn all you'll need to know to ease the process!
Internet on Your Phone: A Guide for Residents
In Japan, connecting your phone to the internet is almost easier as a tourist! Once you're a resident, it can quickly become a frustrating experience. However, there are several options out there, and you'll surely be able to find a suitable one.
Review: Casio Smart Outdoor Watch WSD-F10
When it comes to standard digital watches, Casio stands out above all others in features, reliability, and accuracy. So when it announced its WSD-F10 Android Wear-powered Smart Outdoor Watch, everyone, including smartwatch skeptics, perked up.
Enter the Ghibli World Through Virtual Reality
Ever wanted to be in a Ghibli movie but weren't quite animated enough? Well, your dream is now a reality—virtual reality that is!
Making Time Travel to Edo a Virtual Reality
For anyone who has ever dreamed of traveling back in time to the Edo Period (1603-1868), you might want to start investing in some virtual reality software and gear!
A Brief History of Emoji
You likely know that emoji originated in Japan, but do you know how they ended up basically everywhere in the world?
Explore Tokyo from the People First
Wouldn't you agree that it's the people behind the places that make them special? This iPhone app provides a new way to explore unique, people-first destinations in Tokyo!
Where to Buy Cheap Stuff around Tokyo
Because shopping in Tokyo isn't only for the spendthrift, but also for the budget-conscious buyer, we give you a lowdown on where to get good stuff and great deals in and around Japan's capital city.
Turn Your Smartphone into a Telescope!
Take pictures of the surface of the moon and planets on your smartphone with this cool new telescope add-on!
Toyota Concept Car Made from 86 Wooden Panels
Check out Toyota’s stunning concept car, Setsuna, whose exterior is composed of 86 handmade wooden panels.
The Whole-Body Gaming Experience!
From your head to your feet, you'll be able to control a 3-D scanned version of yourself in IBM Japan's newest gaming project.
Let the Power of the Clow Dry Your Hair
The Cardcaptor Sakura Sealing Wand will blow dry your hair without the aid of the Windy card.
Embarrassed Engineer Invents 'Selfie Arms'
Who needs a selfie stick, when you can use 'selfie arms'!
Don't Throw Shade on Your Shading Skills!
Have you struggled with getting just the right hue of blue? These pens can help you out!
7 Japanese Gadgets You Can't Live Without!
During your stay you may come in contact with these seven gadgets that help make life in Japan a little bit easier. But as soon as you leave, you'll be wishing you had one at home, too!
Create Your Very Own Anime Film!
The same animation software that created the wonderful Ghibli film 'Princess Mononoke' will be available to download for free!
Are You Ready to Say Goodbye to Headphones?
Sony is developing a new device that gives you the ability to listen to music without putting anything in your ear.
Share Your Music with the Song Wig
In a bold and radical new take on wearable tech, a device wants to take the music you listen to and put it at everyone else’s fingertips. Introducing the Song Wig!
Real Radios Made from Real Seashells
To commemorate the 90 years since radios were first brought to japan, the staff at Japanese radio station BayFM decided to create 100 seashell radios.
