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From beer to used panties, an exploration of Japan’s crazy vending machines
What’s lurking inside Japan’s unique and ubiquitous vending machines? This infographic will show you.
J.T. Quigley · · 2 min read
This gorgeous, 3D-printed robotic arm from Japan is changing how prosthetics are perceived
Functional prosthetics are rarely used and can cost upwards of US$10,000. Exiii’s bionic arm can be printed at home and assembled for US$300.
J.T. Quigley · · 10 min read
These smart snowboard bindings aim to get you off your butt and down the slope
Japan-based startup Cerevo hopes that the data its smart bindings’ sensors collect will help new snowboarders pick up the sport faster.
J.T. Quigley · · 4 min read
The death and digital resurrection of Japan’s used panty vending machine
Does Japan really have used panty vending machines? Tech in Asia took to the streets of Tokyo to separate fact from fiction. What we found may surprise you.
J.T. Quigley · · 8 min readTour the Tales of shop in Akihabara with series producer Hideo Baba!
In this video, Baba-san takes viewers on a tour of the Tales of shop in Akihabara’s Kotobukiya store—a rare treat for us Southeast Asia fans stuck in our own cities!
Mary-Anne Lee · · 2 min read6 reasons why Tokyo is a gamer's paradise
You can enjoy video games pretty much anywhere, but things are just a little bit better for gamers in Tokyo.
Christopher Allison · · 4 min readHugvie Brings the Sense of Touch to Mobile Communication
Last weekend I had a chance to visit the Vstone store in Akihabara, where Osaka University roboticist/professor Hiroshi Ishiguro has his wonderful new Hugvie on display. The device is essentially
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