Panasonic Begins Crowdfunding for New “Weak Robot,” NICOBO
On February 16, Panasonic announced a new project in development, called NICOBO. NICOBO is a companion robot with a strong personality. It even talks and…
Crowdfunding
On February 16, Panasonic announced a new project in development, called NICOBO. NICOBO is a companion robot with a strong personality. It even talks and…
Japanese manufacturing company New World Co., Ltd. and Fukuoka-based instant noodle pioneers Marutai Co., Ltd., now celebrating their 60th anniversary, have teamed up for a…
Maybe you’re a war history buff, or maybe you collect model planes and are particularly interested in the Pacific War. Maybe you’re into war simulation…
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For the ultimate in minimalism, consider the Tanogokoro, a sleek folding wallet that fits snugly into the palm of your hand. The wallet is the…
People have been bemoaning the state of the Japanese film industry for the last 40 years, so it’s a wonder to discover that the Japan…
As we’ve seen with Tokyo Bonsai Lifestyle’s darkly beautiful Animal Skull Bonsai Series and even an A.I. powered tree that asks you for water, the…
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