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New Personal Mobility Device

“Honda has developed a new personal mobility technology, U3-X. It is a compact experimental device that fits comfortably between the riders legs, to provide free movement in all directions just as in human walking forward, backward, side-to-side, and diagonally. Honda will continue research and development of the device including experiments in a real-world environment to verify the practicality of the device.”

Slow Motion Wacky Running

“I don’t know… this video really struck a cord with me, so I thought I would share. The song is ‘Luv pt. 2′ by Nujabes.” — JKTrix

The Flowlight

“A japanese warrior shows off his ‘glow stick raving’ skills by using The Force. Stick with the video, gets better as it goes.”

Robots Make Noodles

“Get yourself some robo-help in the kitchen.”

Hidden Camera Sniper Prank

“The Japanese hidden camera show “Panic Face King” tricks man into thinking that he is filming a documentary about telephone scammers. Shortly after the interview begins, a sniper attacks, delivering what appear to be fatal wounds to everyone else in the room… Hilarity ensues.”

Steampunk R2-D2

“At Nakano Broadway I found this outside a shop selling military gear. Isn’t he gorgeous? [The] Japanese must be the most talented welders in the world.” w/ photo

Little Pizza Car

“Is it my advancing age, or is Japan just making a little bit less cynical with every passing day? I found this at a festival last month, an adorable little electric Domino Pizza delivery car… Being a big fan of electric vehicles (and pizza, I confess) it’s a very compelling little car.” w/ photo

Japanese Tub Race

“Some people will do anything to get out of doing the laundry.”

Power Loader Suit

“The so-called “Power Loader” suit — which takes its name from the fictional hydraulic exoskeleton suit appearing in the sci-fi classic “Aliens” (1986) — is built on an aluminum-alloy frame and weighs 230 kilograms (500 lbs). Described as a “dual-arm power amplification robot,” the exoskeleton suit is currently equipped with 18 electromagnetic motors that enable the wearer to lift 100 kilograms (220 lbs) with little effort.” w/ photos + videos

Monster Silhouettes On Transformer Boxes

“Electric transformer boxes painted with the silhouettes of Ultraman monsters can be seen on the streets of Sukagawa (Fukushima prefecture), the hometown of sci-fi special effects master Eiji Tsuburaya.” w/ photos