From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — ...

This is the first time the technology has been integrated into a commercial-grade humanoid robot for real-world use.

The event is stirring memories of an exhibition in 1970, when the postwar Japanese economy was taking off and “you could have dreams about the future.” ...

Aniplex is pleased to announce that Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Exedra will be introducing a new pick up gacha featuring 5★Kioku [Baldamente Fortissimo] Sayaka Miki from 12:00 Friday, April 18th ...

CHIBA, Japan (AP) — The Force was with many Japanese, as well as visitors from abroad, at a “Star Wars” event on Friday where ...

OSAKA, Japan (AP) — The Expo 2025 opened in Osaka on Sunday with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony ...

A remote-controlled robot has embarked on its second mission to retrieve tiny bits of melted fuel debris from inside a damaged reactor at the Fukushima nuclear plant that was wrecked ...

A wild CGI video, released on April 3, showcases a rider seated on the hydrogen-powered robot as it scales mountains and traverses extreme terrain. The horse-lion-inspired Corleo is set to be unveiled ...

TOKYO – Japanese police said on April 8 that they have arrested Japanese actress-singer Ryoko Hirosue on suspicion of injuring a nurse at a hospital in central Japan. The 44-year-old allegedly ...

Techman Robot Partners with Panasonic Connect's Welding Systems Division to Advance Welding Automation in Japan By combining Techman Robot's advanced collaborative robot technology with Panasonic's ...

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[Tokyo] Daikokuya Tempura 大黒家天麩羅 is one of those spots in Asakusa that shows up in every Tokyo food guide. Opened in 1887, it started as a small, family-run shop in Asakusa, back when the area was ...