Nissan made some self-parking slippers to show off its clever car tech
To highlight its autonomous car features, Nissan has already developed self-driving office chairs. And now it's come up with self-parking slippers.
Nokia and DoCoMo enter partnership to supply Tokyo with 5G networks by 2020
Nokia and DoCoMo have announced a partnership in which they will work to provide Tokyo with 5G data service by 2020 in time for the Olympic games.
Hawaii’s missile alert agency stored its passwords on Post-it Notes
Concerns about security at Hawaii's Emergency Management Agency were justified by an image showing a password stored on a Post-It Note.
First Hawaii, now Japan issues a missile warning in error
Smartphones in Japan buzzed with an alert on January 16, warning of an incoming missile from North Korea. But like Hawaii, it was an error.
YouTube punishes Logan Paul for Japan ‘suicide forest’ video
YouTube has punished Logan Paul for his controversial video posted at the end of 2017 showing an apparent suicide victim.
A hospital in Japan is getting some help from a fleet of robots
Robots, who have made themselves useful in restaurants, in supermarkets, and in our homes, are now going into Japan's hospitals as well.
Pepper is everywhere in Japan, and nobody cares. Should we feel bad for robots?
Pepper the robot is a surprisingly common sight in Japan, but not everyone takes the time to stop and see what it offers. It’s time for that to change.
Japan’s king of cute wants to develop a lovable A.I. you can’t live without
Messaging app Line found success as smartphones took off in Japan, and now it hopes to do the same with its ambitious and exciting plans for artificial intelligence.
Nissan follows GM with plan to test robo-taxis in early 2018
Driverless taxi services have emerged as the main focus of companies developing self-driving cars, and Nissan is the latest to unveil a plan.
Is Japan’s fabled Akihabara district still a gadget Mecca? You better believe it
Has Akihabara in Tokyo, Japan been completely overtaken by all things manga and anime, or is it still a tech-fan’s dream? We visited to find out.
Adorable robot puppy faints if your feet are really smelly
Not sure if your feet smell? Too embarrassed to ask a friend? Then this robot puppy will tell you in no uncertain terms.
Japan focusing on a curious demographic with driverless cars — senior citizens
Japan has begun experiments involving self-driving buses in rural communities to help its aging populace stay mobile and connected.
Watch the 'Uneekbot' shoe-making robot stitch sandals on demand
Keen Footwear brings its Uneekbot robot to Tokyo to create custom versions of its Uneek shoes in a fraction of the typical time.
Pepper the robot to work as a Buddhist priest for cut-price funerals
Pepper has taken on a few jobs in its short life, but working as a Buddhist priest at funerals in Japan is surely its most unusual role yet.
Before robot soccer players can beat humans, they’ll need to stop toppling over
Judging by some of the footage from the recent RoboCup contest, the organizer's ambition to build a top team by 2050 looks somewhat hopeful.
Japan's RoboCup 2017 sees soccer robots compete to beat humans in 2050
With the goal of developing humanoid robots to someday compete against actual humans, RoboCup 2017 in Japan has a long road ahead.
Woman uses foot massage machine on her shoulders with tragic consequences
A foot massage machine reportedly strangled a woman to death in Japan last week when she tried to use it on her neck and shoulders.
Japan wants to staff its train stations with friendly robots
Japan is looking to develop teams of robots to staff busy train stations and help travelers find their way.
Japan reveals its plans to send a manned mission to the moon
According to a new report from CNN, Japan is looking to put a man on the moon by 2030, perhaps putting the nation in competition with China
Sony will press its own vinyl records for the first time since 1989
After nearly three decades of licensing out record-pressing duty, Sony will begin pressing its own vinyl records.
Japanese Super Famicom Mini trades 'Castlevania' for 'Fire Emblem' and others
Te SNES Classic plug-and-play retro mini console will come loaded with 21 classic titles, covering a lot of the platform's essentials.
You wouldn’t want to meet these robot sumo wrestlers in a dark alley
You wouldn't want to get in the way of a robot sumo wrestler. Check out this compilation video showing some of their most ferocious moves.
Self-navigating cargo ships are coming to an ocean near you
More companies are becoming interested in building self-navigating cargo ships, with several Japanese shipping firms now working on a design.
Watch two high-tech pizza delivery scooters battle it out on the racetrack
F1's Lewis Hamilton has nothing on these pizza delivery riders. Just look how they take the bends in their leaning Honda Gyro scooters.
These ridiculous robots can match Japan’s best volleyball players
Japan has turned to a team of robotic players to help its best volleyball players improve elements of their game.
Would you spend a night in a hotel room ‘pod’ floating in the ocean?
If you like the idea of unusual hotel stays, then how about a pod-like room that sails a four-mile course in the night?
Report: Nikon in early development stages for new mirrorless system cameras
It appears that Nikon is set to join Canon with its own serious mirrorless camera following poor financial numbers.
Nintendo is going after Tokyo’s Mario-inspired go-kart tourist attraction
Nintendo's not happy with Tokyo's Mario-inspired go-kart tourist attraction and has launched a lawsuit accusing it of copyright violations.
2016’s funky Windows 10 Mobile phone has evolved into 2017’s funky $440 Android phone
Japanese manufacturer NuAns announced the Neo Reloaded, a slightly improved version of 2016's Neo that eschews Windows 10 Mobile for Android.
Watch this amazing dog-drone help to promote a small town in Japan
A town in Japan has attached a set of propellers to its mascot dog for a marketing video promoting local sights.
Mobile Pokémon game all about Magikarp is coming in the spring
A new mobile game based on everyone's favorite underpowered Pokémon, Magikarp, is set to debut in Japan in the Spring.
Go like a pro: A day in the life of BMX bad-boy Nigel Sylvester
Professional BMX rider Nigel Sylvester’s “Go! 3” continues the tradition of providing a little something for everyone.
Medals for Tokyo’s 2020 Olympics will be made of recycled smartphones
All the gold medals presented to athletes at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 will be made entirely with metal recovered from old tech gadgets.
Google secures appeal victories in Japanese ‘right to be forgotten’ cases
Google won a number of ‘right to be forgotten’ cases this week in Japan preventing businesses and individuals from censoring damaging details.