Remembering Karaoke Inventor Shigeichi Negishi, Who Enabled Countless Bad Singers
Shigeichi Negishi, the Japanese inventor who created the first karaoke machine in 1967, has died at age 100.
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The Dasubee Urinal Cleaning Robot Is Helping Clean Japanese Men’s Rooms
The Dasubee Urinal Cleaning Robot from Japan might be the cutest innovation ever from the cleaning industry.
Add Japanese News Reporter To The List Of Most Stressful Jobs
This Japanese TV reporter must have one of the most stressful jobs in the world.
The Creative Genius Behind Japan’s Train Station Jingles
Minoru Mukaiya is the creative genius behind Japan's train station jingles. written 200+ distinct melodies for over 110 stations.
Japanese Version of iTunes Sells 1 Million Songs in Only 4 Days
Apple Computer Inc. said Monday its new iTunes online music store in Japan sold over 1 million songs in its first four days. How's that for a strong …
Mac Games (Not) Big in Japan
“While Japan is famous for video games and is the second-largest market for Apple’s Macintosh, it is not the land of the rising sun for …
Bagel Heads: A Strange New Body Modification Trend in Japan
When my friend Elyse saw this photo posted on my Facebook wall she commented, "You know, I always think I'm open-minded, but then I read random crap …
Dell Recalls Exploding Laptop Batteries After Incident in Japan [pic]
At a June 2006 conference in Japan, a Dell laptop suddenly exploded into flames. Luckily for its owner, the explosion occurred while the PC was …
Amazing Japanese Fountain Can Draw Images In Water
Sometimes the strangest innovations come out of Japan. But this Japanese fountain that can draw images in water is just amazing.
Japan pushes for N. Korea sanctions resolution
Japan vowed Monday to push ahead with a U.N. Security Council resolution that would impose sanctions on North Korea because of its missile tests last …
iPods for sale at Japan 7-Eleven
Apple previously announced that they would be selling iPods at 7-Eleven convenience stores in Japan, and now we have the first photo. The display …
There’s A Human Tetris Game Show In Japan… And It’s Hilarious
Have you heard of the Human Tetris Game Show yet? Watch as daring contestants maneuver their bodies through peculiarly-shaped openings in a rapidly …
Check Out This Rare Classic Nintendo Controller Universal Remote For TVs
Do you have a cool Nintendo Controller Universal Remote for your TV looks just like a NES controller? No? Check out this very rare NES themed TV …
Blue’s Clues and Hello Kitty join paws in Japan
Blue’s Clues, a hit U.S. cartoon series about the adventures of a blue puppy, needs the help of a little kitty to make it in Japan. U.S. media …
The Pizza Hut Double Roll Pizza Is 646 Calories Per Slice. Would You Eat It?
Japan is known for doing some crazy experimentation, especially when it comes to food. Just browse the McDonald’s Japan menu to see what …
Japan quake causes nuke plant leak, fire
A strong earthquake shook Japan’s northwest coast Monday, setting off a fire at the world’s most powerful nuclear power plant and causing …
