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What is Cosplay? Cosplay (コスプレ, kosupure) is a contraction (or portmanteau) of the English words "costume" and "play". More specifically, it is a subculture that focuses on dressing up as characters from anime, manga, video games, te...

Japanese engineers have created a robot to help the elderly. The RIBA-II can lift up to 80 kilograms (176 pounds) from a bed to a wheelchair. It can also put patients back on a bed. The robot looks like a teddy bear and is soft so it won...

A Summer of Festivals in Japan Japan is known for its polite and reserved culture, but the country also knows how to celebrate. Summer in Japan is a season-long party with countless festivals, both local and regional. These summer festiv...

Japan's Cellular Evolution: A Brief History Cell phones in Japan have always been a step ahead. This is a testament to the country's innovative spirit and electronic prowess. From the humble beginnings of car phones in the late 1970s to ...

What is "Ochugen"? Gift giving is very popular in Japan and it's a big part of the culture. One particular gift-giving event is called "ochugen". Ochugen comes from the Taoist tradition of "chugen". This was an event around 15 July when ...

Japan is a country that is famous for its manners and etiquette. Using bad manners can lead a number of social faux pas. Here are some tips on some basic Japanese cultural manners, etiquette and social customs to watch out for in the lan...