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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Medals Will Be Made Out Of Old Gadgets
Host cities always try to put their own special twist on things when it comes to designing Olympic medals. For Tokyo, that twist is to make them out of people’s old, unwanted gadgets. […] The post...
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Next Valentine’s Day, Why Not Treat Your Lover To Insect Sweets?
It’s Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air. Delicious chocolates and sweets are being sold practically by the dozen. What’s your favorite kind of chocolate for Valentine’s Day? Orange cream? Caramel?...
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Attack on Titan Photo-Op ATM Comes to Tokyo’s Nakano Broadway
A photo opportunity at an ATM may seem taboo, but Japan has embraced the idea with the installation of an Attack on Titan-themed ATM in the Nakano Broadway shopping center. Nakano Broadway is […] The...
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These Liquid Nitrogen-Topped Kit Kats From Tokyo Are Too Cool
Japan is known for its fantastic and extreme Kit Kats, but a Tokyo Cafe may have taken the candy to the next level. These Iced Kit Kat Chocolatory treats are perfect for a […] The post These Liquid...
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Tokyo Is Getting Its First Official Sailor Moon Store
When I was a kid, it was extremely difficult to find Sailor Moon merchandise. I remember my grandma bought me some Sailor Venus dolls at Walgreens before I went to school in elementary, […] The post...
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Don’t Worry, There’s a New Giant Gundam Statue Coming to Tokyo Once More
It’s been a little while since Japan was originally without its original life-sized Gundam statue, but it’s getting another one as we speak. There’s another giant robot coming to roost in Tokyo, Japan....
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Tokyo Zoo Offers Itself up as Refuge for Anyone Suffering From Depression or...
As summer slowly begins to fade into fall and then later winter, it can affect some people differently. Some succumb to terrible depression as the seasons change, some become anxious about school,...
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These Adorable Penguin Chocolates Feature a Japanese Railway Pass Mascot
Tokyo railway passes like Pasmo and Suica are a more affordable way to get through the city on a budget. You can pay for buses and trains with both as well, as you […] The post These Adorable Penguin...
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Nintendo Is Putting The Kibosh On This Real-Life Mario Kart Attraction
Mario Kart would be an amazing event in real life. Just think about how fast you could go zipping around little tracks with Mario-themed karts and even “power-ups” to use. It would attract […] The post...
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Tokyo Train Company Apologizes for Leaving 20 Seconds Early
It’s not often that people complain about transit being early. Typically, it’s delayed flights, late buses, and plenty of car trouble. But in Tokyo, one train company left about 20 seconds early one...
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Classic Sanrio Characters Come Out To Play At This Nostalgic Tokyo Cafe
Sanrio is a company chock-full of adorable characters, but some you may not have seen for a very long time. That’s because the company is keen to cycle in and out some of […] The post Classic Sanrio...
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Tokyo’s Square Enix Cafe is Fun, Even With Soccer
When you travel, you probably want to experience new foods at good restaurants, really get a feel for the best things the locals eat. Or, if you’re like me, you want to eat […] The post Tokyo’s Square...
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LA-Based Fatburger Burger Chain Brings Its Delicious Wares to Tokyo
How do you like your burgers? Do you like them extra thick and juicy, with lots of fat? Personally, I like a good old cheeseburger with just ketchup and mustard, with a good […] The post LA-Based...
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Yakuza 6 Versus Reality: How Real is Sega’s Shinjuku?
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life came out last month. Like every Yakuza game, it takes place in the “fictional” Tokyo neighborhood of Kamurocho, a red-light district filled with neon and rife with […] The...
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Tokyo Gets a Brand-New Anime Museum from World-Renowned Toei Animation Studio
Anime studio Toei Animation is bringing Japanese enthusiasts of the art form an awesome new place to go and bask in all its glory. The company is opening up a new museum in […] The post Tokyo Gets a...
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Photos: Robots Take Over at Japan Robot Week 2018
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto. The robots came to impress during last week’s Japan Robot Week 2018, which was held alongside the World Robot Summit in Tokyo, and showcased advances in service robots and...
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Japan Opens Cocktail Bar in a Waste Dump to Promote Sustainability
This is one way to get “wasted.” A town in Tokyo, Japan recently opened a cocktail bar in a waste disposal facility to raise awareness about waste management and to encourage people to recycle. […] The...
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Japan Beefs Up Cybersecurity Ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Japan will reportedly inspect some 200 million network-connected devices ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The government-backed National Institute of Information and Communications Technology...
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Tokyo Introduces Support Robots for 2020 Olympics
Human athletes won’t be the only spectacles at next summer’s Olympic Games. As part of the aptly named Tokyo 2020 Robot Project, the organizing committee introduced a team of androids designed to...
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Casio G-SHOCK Unveils ‘Akira’-Inspired ‘Neo Tokyo’ Line
Casio G-SHOCK unveiled a a new series of timepieces inspired by the colors and look of classic anime films from the 1980s, such as 'Akira.' (Photo Credit: PRNewsfoto / Casio America, Inc.) Does 2019...
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