Dyson Robo-Vacuum Arrives in Japan
The 360 Eye is the British firm’s first proper venture into autonomous home service robotics.
Life-Size R2-D2 is a Moving Refrigerator!
This plucky droid moves, speaks, projects images and delivers your beer. What more could you ask?
7 Reasons to Love WaniKani for Kanji
Wanikani (literally “alligator-crab”) is a web application that uses mnemonics and space repetition software (SRS) to help users memorize approximately 2,000 kanji and radicals, plus over 6,000 Japanese words in two years or less!
See Japan's Latest Toilet Paper Dispenser
A new Japanese toilet paper dispenser automatically cuts the perfect amount, and then folds the edges of your toilet paper into neat triangles for the next person to use.
The Truth About Toilet History
It's easy to get a chuckle out of toilet humor, but the reality is they're vital to our modern lives.
Change Your Twitter Heart to Sushi!
Don't want to see hearts on Twitter? Why not try sushi instead!
The Secret to Stable Action Cam Shots
With multiple tripod mount points and a number of different configurations, Thanko’s electronically controlled, self-balancing, three-axis gimbal is designed specifically for action camming.
Japan Campaigns to Tout its High-Tech Toilets
Japan to use a campaign on its high-tech toilets as a means of attracting tourists.
3-D Projector Brings Hatsune Miku to Life
This tabletop 3-D projector beams images that can be viewed from 360°.
6 Amazing Features of Japanese Toilets
Japanese high-tech toilets are awesome! If you've never used one before, you're in for a fun surprise or two.
'Sound Princess' Covers Auditory Embarrassment
Do you ever get embarrassed in public restrooms? Do you ever find yourself flushing, wasting precious water, just to cover up tinkling sounds? Well, you might be interested in this little doohickey!
Wash Anywhere with Toto's Travel Washlet
Toto lets you stay sanitary even when you're on the go.
Luxury for Your Lower Parts
You can become the proud owner of Toto's top-end Neorest at prices starting at ¥352,000.
Investigation: Visitors VS Japanese Toilets
Toto, the main toilet manufacturer in Japan, conducted some very personal research among foreigners here. The results may surprise you.
How to Install a Washlet: Star Wars Edition?
Toto's detailed (English!) Washlet installation video shows the galaxy how easy it can be to install a Washlet in your home star system.
Learn Japanese with a Five-Armed Octoped
Struggling to start with Japanese? Let Tako lend you a hand—or five. Wait, five?
Toto's Bedside Flushable Toilet
Toilet-maker Toto has developed a bedside flushable toilet for use by people who are disabled, elderly or infirm.
Use Penmanship to Help You Stand Out in Japan
Bestselling books and apps prove that handwriting is still a vital skill in the digital age.
Toto's Toilet Showroom is Nuts!
Did you know that the newest Japanese toilets offer automatic sterilization, a dryer and even a massage option?
