East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) introduces a revolutionary Shinkansen train that defies all norms. This new train features seven unadorned white carriages with no seats or passengers. What’s crazier is that it’s designed to transport fresh fish, vegetables, precision electronics, and other high-end items at speeds exceeding 300km/h.
Haneda Airport is one of the world’s busiest airports, and it welcomes a large number of travelers every year in the heart of Tokyo. Terminal 3, Japan’s international flight hub, has already demonstrated a strong respect for the country’s past with the Edo Koji zone, a strip of shops and walkways that truly captures the spirit of those tiny, atmospheric 17th century Edo side streets – you can almost imagine what it must have been like to stroll through those narrow alleys back in the day, complete with an authentic section of the Nihonbashi bridge as it appeared in bygone days.
Sharp’s latest creation, the meerkat-shaped robot Poketomo, turns daily conversations into something memorable. This little guy weighs 200g and is 12cm long so you can clip him onto your backpack or slide him into your pocket. He costs 39,600 yen ($270) but the real magic happens with a monthly plan that starts at 495 yen for 400 chats. Poketomo can even connect to cloud services via Wi-Fi thanks to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 CPU, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.
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Science, a Japanese bathroom fixture manufacturer, has just debuted its new product, the “Human Washer in the Future.” This contraption makes washing yourself a lot easier; it’s simply a bloated bathtub that can accommodate you in full relaxation mode with a canopy that blocks out the world.
Mount Fuji, Japan’s 12,300ft stratovolcano, has been dormant for almost three centuries and is a popular backdrop for photos as well as cultural worship. But on August 26, 2025, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Japan’s Cabinet Office issued a chilling reminder of its fury. They released AI-generated videos showing a catastrophic eruption and plunging Tokyo’s 37 million people into an ash-choked hell.
Mitsubishi’s 2025 Delica Mini is a mini marvel for Japan’s streets where space is scarce and efficiency is king. This kei car, redesigned for autumn 2025, packs a surprising amount of utility, style and innovation.
Researchers have created a machine that could change the way we respond to natural disasters. Kumagai Gumi of Japan, Tsukuba University, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, and ETH Zurich in Switzerland have built a giant robot hand with an AI-driven excavating system that will bring precision and safety to areas where human workers are at risk.
On August 19, 2025, shortly after 11:00pm in Western Japan, a bright flash lit up the night sky. Yoshihiko Hamahata was driving in Miyazaki when he saw a white light so bright the outlines of nearby houses became visible as if the sun had returned. However, this was no UFO, but rather a fireball.
From July 25 to August 31, 2025, AirJapan, ANA Group’s low-cost carrier, brings the “Catch Your Summer Memories Onboard! AirJapan Gacha!” event to select flights. We’re introducing Japan’s beloved gacha culture into the skies. Spin for prizes and enjoy the fun of Japanese culture while you fly.
