Talking Hello Kitty Robot even guides people at tourist facility
NTTEast and Sanrio will release a Hello Kitty communication robot. (more…)
Discover Nishikigoi, the traditional ‘swimming jewels’ of Japan
Nishikigoi (ornamental carp) is also called the ''swimming jewel''. Its history dates back to around 1700-1750. At that time, they say the ancestors of nishikigoi mutated from koi (carp) bred as food in some areas of Niigata Prefecture. (more…)
World’s first Gashapon machine with 3D display, Gashapon Odyssey
Japanese capsule toys are popular with foreign tourists. It has a diverse lineup with various new products in close harmony with Japanese anime culture. (more…)
Japan to soon have humanoid robots like in anime in few years
Like something out of an anime universe, such robots are ready to take action on construction sites in Japan. (more…)
Is legendary mermaid mummy real? Japan researchers use latest tech for the truth
The legendary 'mermaid' is a creature with human and fish features believed to live underwater. Similar mermaid folklore exists throughout the world, and so does Japan. (more…)
Indonesian star Arhan is here too at Verdy’s Indonesia Fes
On the day of the match on 4 May, the Japanese football club Tokyo Verdy will hold Indonesia Fes. Visitors can anticipate special goodies, Indonesian food, and the appearance of the Indonesian starlet Pratama Arhan. Arhan is the latest international player to join the club. (more…)
Shimane’s Adachi museum is No.1 Japanese garden for 19th year straight
Sukiya Living Magazine: The Journal of Japanese Gardening, a US magazine of Japanese gardens, has published its '2021 Japanese Garden Ranking' covering some 1,000 gardens in Japan. The Japanese garden at the Adachi Museum of Art in Shimane topped the list again for 19 years in a row. (more…)
Salam Groovy Japan boosts operations with Malaysian JAKIM strategic partner
Operating Salam Groovy Japan (https://www.groovyjapan.com/), an online business media outlet that supports Japanese companies' entry into the Islamic market, J-Line Corporation (Osaka, CEO: Naoshige Nogami) has signed a strategic alliance agreement with Islah Venture Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian company involved in providing various halal-related solutions. (more…)
Japan research team creates self-healing magic glass when it breaks
Broken glass cannot return to its original form.For the first time in the world, a Japanese university research team overturned this common knowledge with their development and research of this magical glass.The research made it into the US journal Science in December 2017. (more…)
Japan builds its first 3D-printed house in just 23 hours
Serendix Inc, a 3D printed house specialist, unveiled the completed Sphere, the first 3D printed house in Japan.The construction took 23 hours and 12 minutes, meeting their development target of completing the project within one day. (more…)
My Neighbour Muslim in Chiba City 2 on 10, 17 April
"My Neighbour Muslim in Chiba City" is back again after the success of its first event last December. This year will take place in Ramadan due to start on 2 April at Chiba Islamic Cultural Center (CICC). (more…)
Salmon No. 1 in Japan’s Kaitenzushi for 11 years in a row
Maruha Nichiro, one of Japan's leading seafood companies, has released the results of its annual survey, 'Consumer Survey 2022 on Kaitenzushi'. (more…)