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• Go-kart companies asked by police to improve riders’ safety

  Out of twelve go-kart accidents reported in the city which Japan’s Metropolitan Police Department...

  • Posted May 22, 2017
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• Japan’s next generation bicycle tires don’t need air

  When conventional tires’ pressure drop after about a certain distance travelled, it is normal...

  • Posted May 16, 2017
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• Possibly contaminated plastic pieces found on Volvic pet bottles in Japan

  Kirin Beverage announced that it is voluntarily recalling 3.7 million 500 ml- bottles of...

  • Posted May 2, 2017
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• New glider bikes for kids 2-5 years old

  Kicker Avance, a new two-wheeled pedal-less bike by Asahi designed for children ages 2-5...

  • Posted April 26, 2017
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• Best passport in the world 2017: Germany shares top spot with an Asian country. Hint: It’s not Japan.

  Global Financial Advisory firm Arton Capital recently revealed the most powerful passports in the...

  • Posted April 15, 2017
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• Tamagotchis are back

  Purveyor of Japanese toys Bandai is back with its six original Tamagotchi creatures, the...

  • Posted April 13, 2017
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• If ‘Mrs.’ stands for Missus, why the heck do we spell Mrs. with an ‘r’?

  In the 18th century, a man was addressed as ‘master’ or Mr. and a...

  • Posted April 12, 2017
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• First Japanese Chef awarded the French Cuisine Chef Prize

  Anyone who loves haute cuisine feels happy to live in Japan. With culinary powerhouse...

  • Posted April 8, 2017
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• If you drink tap water in Japan, here’s something you need to know.

  According to posters distributed by Japan Water Works Association (Nihon Suidou Kyokai), Japan is...

  • Posted April 6, 2017
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• A bilingual toy that helps your child think and learn about colors

  Every time the chameleon’s brush scans a palette of paint around him, the chameleon’s...

  • Posted March 29, 2017
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• Tape wonder for Lego toys

  If your children play with Lego, they will love this new product, Lego blocks...

  • Posted March 15, 2017
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• A New Capsule Hotel Opens Next Month at Fuji-Q Highland

  Cabin & Lounge Highland Station Inn, located just a 1-minute walk from Fuji-Q Highlands,...

  • Posted March 9, 2017
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• It’s new

  Japan’s purveyor of dairy products Snow Brand Milk Products Co. Ltd. has a new...

  • Posted February 18, 2017
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• Competition is a good thing. We saved money on Fiber Optic service by 50%.

  In May 2016, the Japanese government revised the Telecommunications Business Law to protect consumers...

  • Posted February 7, 2017
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• Why is your electric bill high in winter?

  Electric bills rise over winter as households in Japan use more electric appliances. Even...

  • Posted December 23, 2016
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• There’s a strange mini roll in toilets at Narita airport

  There’s a new item you will find added in toilets at Narita Airport apart...

  • Posted December 22, 2016
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  New taxi fares in Tokyo

  Effective Jan 30, 2017, the new starting fare of all taxis in Tokyo will...

  • Posted December 22, 2016
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  Late night shopping at Platinum Don Quijote

  I must admit running the household and taking care of twins and a toddler...

  • Posted December 19, 2016
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• Japan’s Best Chef Knives: A Cut Above

  Highly skilled sushi chefs in Japan will tell you that one way to tell...

  • Posted December 17, 2016
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• Reading books together just got easier!

  It is now possible to read stories to children from the big screen via...

  • Posted November 16, 2016
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• Chinese garlic is cheap but I won’t be buying it ever again. Here’s why.

  We know that when it comes to food, the safety of our family comes...

  • Posted August 22, 2016
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• If Japan has Fuji Rock, France has Festival of Twins

  Every year in August, France celebrates its long-standing tradition of honoring twins in the...

  • Posted August 13, 2016
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  How can you lose weight without having to give up rice? Japanese doctor has the answer.

  Summer is when we all resolve to be healthier and shapelier. But let’s face...

  • Posted August 10, 2016
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• Japan’s new soap dispenser will put a smile on your face.

  Kanebo comes out with EVITA, a one-of-a-kind soap dispenser that pumps out a perfect...

  • Posted July 24, 2016
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  A gourmet store for nuts

  Every now and again, you find a little gem of a place where you...

  • Posted July 19, 2016
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• Pick your green

  If the body requires a daily intake of 350 grams of fruits and vegetables...

  • Posted July 19, 2016
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  New ice shaver

  Summer is a tough time to be a mom and dad. Snacking on ice...

  • Posted June 15, 2016
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  Purseonal

  Louis Vuitton Moet Henessy Group reported lower shares in the first quarter of 2016....

  • Posted May 25, 2016
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  Dyson V6 Fluffy

  The cordless and bagless Dyson V6 ‘Fluffy’ is possibly the best performing vacuum cleaner...

  • Posted May 12, 2016
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  New Lightweight stroller made for Tokyo cruising

  For 8 straight years, the Mechakaru line of Combi lightweight strollers has been selling...

  • Posted April 23, 2016
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  Self tying shoes

  The name Hyper Adapt 1.0 sounds like some software version. It’s not. It’s Nike’s...

  • Posted April 20, 2016
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  Canadian musical artist promotes her debut single in Asia March 15

  Rising to number 1 on the Canadian Electronica charts and voted Canada’s best new...

  • Posted March 14, 2016
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  Look baby, hands-free! The future self-driving stroller is coming soon.

  Smartbe a self-driving stroller developed by a startup company in New York city is...

  • Posted February 23, 2016
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  Sony’s Glass Sound Speaker

  Put the kids early to bed and get yourself in a romantic mood with...

  • Posted February 23, 2016
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• I scream, you scream for Ben & Jerry’s Vegan ice cream

  Vegans, lactose intolerants and health food fans, listen up! After two and a half...

  • Posted February 4, 2016
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• Snow festivals all over Japan

           

  • Posted February 2, 2016
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  A life-size, moving R2-D2 fridge at your service

  R2-D2, everyone’s favorite droid from the *Star Wars* series, has become a remote controlled...

  • Posted December 18, 2015
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  Should you fire your Roomba for the new Dyson 360 Eye?

  After years of research and refinements, the Dyson 360 Eye unveiled in Tokyo a...

  • Posted December 18, 2015
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• Create the Super ‘Kawaii’ Peanuts Gang

  You probably don’t realize it but it’s only weeks away to the release of ...

  • Posted November 13, 2015
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• How would you like to own a piece of Hotel Okura?

  Furnitures and fixtures that have been used in the rooms and restaurants of the...

  • Posted November 2, 2015
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• Japan to lift Uber ban?

  Carpooling, a ride-on-demand concept using an app to call a privately-owned car as taxi...

  • Posted October 23, 2015
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• Plant-based ice cream: No sugar, no milk, no soy

  Kippy’s Ice Cream from Venice, California launched its first two organic ice cream shops...

  • Posted October 20, 2015
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  Built-to-last tableware

  Bunzlau Castle, the Polish high-end tableware brand that has thrived 1,800 years bringing royal...

  • Posted October 10, 2015
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• Barrier Free decor

  Brick and Mortar, an interior decor shop has just opened on the 6th floor...

  • Posted October 5, 2015
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  Most popular halloween costumes

  It’s time to boil up the cauldrons, spruce up the pointy hats, and pop...

  • Posted October 2, 2015
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• New Facebook feature allows you to use video as a profile pic

  Facebook gets more creative with a new feature it’s rolling out, to make your...

  • Posted October 1, 2015
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• The ‘Fire’ Kids Play With

  With tablets becoming increasingly relevant in early education and home settings, the new Amazon’s...

  • Posted September 20, 2015
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