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Japan’s Ambassadors of Cute
Wednesday, 18 Mar, 2009 – 12:23 | 4 Comments
Japan’s Ambassadors of Cute

If you thought that Japan’s ambassador of cute was Hello Kitty, you are mistaken. Because these are the appointed ambassadors by the  Foreign Ministry of Japan.

They are actress Shizuka Fujioka (left), Yu Kimura (center), and …

Japan Develops Robot That Is ALMOST Woman
Wednesday, 18 Mar, 2009 – 9:18 | One Comment
Japan Develops Robot That Is ALMOST Woman

Just when I reported the scary robot teacher invading primary schools, Japan has revealed another robot that weighs only 43 kilograms – almost similar in size to the typical Japanese woman.

The robot,  HRP-4C, is developed …

Can You Bowl Like This?
Tuesday, 17 Mar, 2009 – 9:00 | 5 Comments
Can You Bowl Like This?

How well can you bowl? Spotted this amazing video of Japanese trick bowler. Basically the trick involces three lanes, four bowling pins, and only one bowling ball!!

Here’s the youtube video which was uploaded by Japan …

Pranksters Arrested For Throwing Buckets of Water On Pedestrians
Sunday, 15 Mar, 2009 – 21:07 | 2 Comments
Pranksters Arrested For Throwing Buckets of Water On Pedestrians

Sometimes a prank can go overboard, and people start getting into real trouble. For instance, two men have been arrested for dumping water from their 11th floor balcony onto the heads of unsuspecting pedestrians.

Here’s the …

Toilet For Ski Lovers: Not For Faint Hearted
Saturday, 14 Mar, 2009 – 11:03 | 2 Comments
Toilet For Ski Lovers: Not For Faint Hearted

Folks that are using the toilet stall at Madarao Kogen ski resort, located in Iiyama, Nagano, might get a shock when they close the door. Because this is the exact scene they will be seeing.

Users …

Tokyo Primary School Kids Getting Robot Teacher
Thursday, 12 Mar, 2009 – 21:15 | 4 Comments
Tokyo Primary School Kids Getting Robot Teacher

Robots may be invading our lives faster that you think because kids in a Tokyo elementary school will soon be getting a robotic teacher called Saya.

Saya was createde by science professor Hiroshi Kobayashi, who had …

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