Sony’s Xperia A4 has powerful specs and a cool vibe, but it’s only going to Japan
Sony might be done with low-end smartphones, but it's not giving up on its mobile division by announcing the Xperia A4.
Dragon Ball creators announce first new anime series in 18 years
Dragon Ball, one of the most popular animes in Japan and across the world, is getting a new series: Dragon Ball Chou.
Vengeful girlfriend sends cheating ex’s Apple devices to a watery grave
An unnamed Japanese woman found out that her boyfriend was cheating on her. Her specified method of revenge? Throw all of his Apple products into a bath.
Meet Aiko Chihira, the robotic humanoid who’s greeting shoppers in Japan
A department store in Tokyo, Japan has unveiled a humanoid receptionist featured to draw customers in.
Subaru’s Exiga Crossover 7 offers cool wagon looks and seating for seven, but only in Japan
The Subaru Exiga Crossover 7 is a new version of the quirky Exiga seven-seat wagon Subaru sells exclusively in Japan.
Apple Watch preorders are selling on eBay for as much as $13,499
Apple’s new smartwatch is turning out to be a good source of dough for shady eBay scalpers.
Japanese scientists send electricity through the air, so you’ll never have to plug in again
Scientists at the Japanese space agency have developed a newer, more efficient method of transmitting electricity wirelessly.
Apple to sell heavily discounted products in another ‘Lucky Bag’ promotion on Jan. 2
On Jan. 2, Apple will continue to follow the Japanese tradition of fukubukuro (“lucky bag”), where retail stores sell bags filled with discounted items.
Nissan unveils GT-R 45th Anniversary edition for Japan, possible upgrades for the U.S.
The Nissan GT-R 45th Anniversary commemorates 45 years of GT-R sales in Japan. Only 45 examples of this special edition will be made.
Touchable 3D technology unveiled to enhance video games, driving, 3D printing
Miraisens has created touchable 3D technology. The applications range from enhancing video games to making it easier to design 3D-printed creations.
Japan to have 30 floating solar power islands to generate 60 megawatts of clean energy
A joint venture in Japan will build two massive solar power islands that will float on two reservoirs in Japan to generate about 2.9 megawatts of energy.
Sorry Americans, you’ll never get to drive Subaru’s Japan-only, 296-HP WRX S4
The 2015 Subaru WRX S4 will only be sold in the Japanese carmaker's home market which, considering its 296 hp, is too bad.
Japan wants to see robots compete against each other in the 2020 Summer Olympics
South Korea has robot spectators at their baseball games? Cute. Japan wants to see robot athletes competing against each other at the 2020 Olympics.
Subaru’s WRX S4 promises more sophisticated performance, but only in Japan
The Subaru WRX S4 is the first of what will likely be many special-edition versions of the newly-redesigned model. It debuts in Japan August 25.
Chromecast arrives in Australia, Belgium, Japan, Korea, Portugal, and Switzerland
Google announced today via blog post that users in Australia, Belgium, Japan, Korea, Portugal, and Switzerland can now use its dongle to begin casting.
Xbox One set for September 4 release in Japan
Microsoft announced a September 4 release for the Xbox One in Japan, with regional launches in 26 countries overall expected for that month.
