All About Japan

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.

Cup Noodles Vending Machine

Japan is a land of vending machines, and ramen is no exception.

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.

IT Brings Big Business to Island Town

A small town in Tokushima has been gaining attention for its ability to get firms to open satellite offices as part of the Tokushima Village Restoration Project.

This Flash-frozen Food Thaws Like it's Fresh

CAS technology maintains the structural integrity of frozen organic matter to preserve the freshness, texture and flavor of food—with possible applications in medicine and science as well.

An Interview With the Founder of Japan-Guide

Now with over 1,000 pages dedicated to showcasing Japan, Stefan Schauwecker started japan-guide.com as a hobby after befriending Japanese classmates at an English school in Vancouver, Canada.

The Tech of Smartphone Iris Authentification

Fujitsu's miniature infrared LED and camera unlock your phone in roughly six-tenths of a second.

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