Softbank’s intelligent robot, Pepper and Honda’s humanoid robot, ASIMO are just two examples of Japan’s robot revolution that are known the world over. At first glance, Japan’s passion for robots may seem like a recent revolution, but did you know that Japan has been producing robots for hundreds of years?

When I am asked what I love so much about Japan I have a thousand answers: the food, the people, the service, and so on. One thing I can never find the courage to tell people about, though, is the toilets.

Virtual Reality is a relatively new concept, with many experimental titles still in the works by both large companies and independent developers. VR is the future of gaming, with hand devices and headsets to take you from just watching a screen to being fully immersed in the game’s world.

Toshiba Science Museum is a museum which proudly shows Toshiba’s advanced technology from the past to present.

Launched in early 2017 the Mobal Japan SIM is a Voice/ Unlimited Data SIM with a Japanese phone number & local call rates charged between 29-40 yen/minute and international calls starting from 65 yen/minute.

So what impresses me is the attention to detail the Japanese apply to their public conveniences, little things like baby keepers, ostomate cubicles, and emergency buttons that actually summon someone!

Utilising modern sensor technology, the toilet seat knows when you're sitting on it, and when you've got up again; in fact, some will even flush for you!

Here are five things you might expect about Japan but the reality might change your opinion of the country!

Ranging from ancient history to modern technology, Ueno Park's museums offers something to satisfy many interests.

From past to present, the products labelled as “Made in Japan” are undoubtedly recognized as high-quality products. In this article, I will introduce two new and innovative vehicles developed by top Japanese automobile companies that you can only test drive in Odaiba.

You probably heard about the hanko - The personal seal is an important part of Japanese culture and everyday life. Although the importance of hankos in everyday Japanese culture is prevalent, a personalized seal is also a great gift idea or souvenir to bring back from Japan. Whether you want to surprise a loved one with their personal name stamp in Japanese letters, or you just want it as a memory for yourself, you can get one easily without paying a lot of money, and with limited Japanese ability. Where from you might ask? From a vending machine!

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the word “vending machine” was first used circa 1895. It is defined as “a coin-operated machine for selling merchandise.” Although there are references to the coin-operated machines all the way back in the first century AD, the first modern vending machines were invented in 1880s, dispensing postcards and envelopes.