Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka is getting an all-new area, and it includes a Donkey Kong Country ride. It’s slated to open in Spring 2024 and the first-of-its-kind thrilling family coaster will be unlike anything you’ve seen before at a theme park.
JT-60SA is currently the world’s largest and most advanced tokamak-type fusion reactor, which took researchers from the EU as well as Japan almost twelve years to complete. It went into operation last week (Dec. 1) and will evolve over its lifespan according to the needs of the fusion community.
Singapore-based Afterhock debuts the world’s first Japanese ramen PC collection: Tonkotsu, Seafood and Tom Yum. Each design aims to capture the uniformity of the iconic instant cup ramen that many are familiar with, while the flavors were intricately designed with vibrant colors to ensure the PC is as visually appetizing as it is powerful.
Sansei Technologies’ SR-02 quadruped walking robot looks like a giant rhinoceros that you can actually ride. The company states that it’s an upgraded version of the world’s first quadruped walking robot ride capable of transporting multiple passengers.
When flip phone meets smartphone, you get the Japan-exclusive Mode1 Retro II by P-Up World. Put simply, this is a hybrid device of sorts, with the top half functioning as a touchscreen smartphone while the bottom is a traditional keypad.
You won’t find any strange metal spheres inside the new Nintendo Kyoto store, which is set to open to the public on October 17th, but there will be plenty of exclusive merchandise. Located on the 7th floor of Kyoto Takashimaya SC, a total of 1,000 people will be able to attend the soft openings on this weekend (Oct 13-14).
Japan-based Tsubame Industries has opened pre-orders for its $3,000,000 USD ARCHAX robot. Standing 14.8-feet tall and weighing in at a hefty 3.5 tons, this robot, named after the avian dinosaur archaeopteryx, has a functional windowless cockpit with monitors that receive images from nine cameras mounted on the exterior.
There are energy drinks, and then two new Nissin Gaming Cup Noodle flavors that keep you energized with a dose of caffeine, niacin as well as arginine. Available in Energy Garlic & Black Pepper Yakisoba as well as Meshi Energy Ginger Keema Curry flavors, they officially go on sale in Japan September 18th, priced at $1.91 USD each.