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Smart Car Vending Machine in Japan view story
37 votes- Submitted by DiffeeOnline
- 5 months ago
- (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2...)
- Became popular 5 months ago
The clever "vending machine" pictured above is located in Japan. You can't really buy a smart car from it, but you can get brochures and info about the various smart models. Yeah, it is anti-climactic.
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Renewed respect as geisha make a comeback - and take to cyberspace | World news | The Guardian view story
39 votes- Submitted by loup.dargent
- 4 months ago
- (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2...)
- Became popular 4 months ago
Teenage girls are flocking to enter 'floating world' in return to traditional culture
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Sushi Bowl Recipe - Delicious! view story
36 votes- Submitted by sweetsfoods
- 5 months ago
- (http://www.101cookbooks.com/archi...)
- Became popular 5 months ago
This sushi bowl recipe is simply a de-constructed sushi roll - brown rice, tofu, avocado, toasted nori and green onions served with a citrus-soy dressing. Simple and delicious!
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U.S. may soon remove N.Korea from blacklist view story
34 votes- Submitted by DarkNemesis618
- about 1 month ago
- (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/200810...)
- Became popular about 1 month ago
The United States may soon remove North Korea from a terrorism blacklist to try to salvage nuclear talks with Pyongyang but faces resistance from Japan, a source close to the negotiations on said Friday.
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G8 summit: Breathtaking venue with no protesters to spoil the view | The Guardian view story
37 votes- Submitted by loup.dargent
- 4 months ago
- (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2...)
- Became popular 4 months ago
Huge Japanese security operation to keep anti-globalisation activists far from leaders..
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Researchers develop fire alarm that sprays smell of horseradish view story
39 votes- Submitted by alextech
- 8 months ago
- (http://sparkingtech.com/tech-sci-...)
- Became popular 8 months ago
Japanese researchers have developed a fire alarm that sprays the strong smell of horseradish, just in case you can’t hear the noise.
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New robot from Japan hands out business cards and kisses view story
32 votes- Submitted by nowsourcing
- 5 months ago
- (http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06...)
- Became popular 5 months ago
The robot is able to hand out business cards, it can sing and dance and walk “like a lady”. The kiss function is especially interesting. If your head comes close to the robot, its love mode kicks in and your will receive a kiss.
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Five Secret Japanese Tricks to Make Life Better view story
33 votes- Submitted by Maing
- 5 months ago
- (http://lifehacker.com/5012115/fiv...)
- Became popular 5 months ago
When it comes to life and getting things done, we like to do things a little differently in Japan.
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Restaurant on tree view story
33 votes- Submitted by milanmih
- 6 months ago
- (http://crazyandfun.com/pictures/R...)
- Became popular 6 months ago
Funny place for restaurant, see pictures!
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Red Sox may boycott trip to Japan - Yahoo! News view story
50 votes- Submitted by cmcgill
- 8 months ago
- (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/200803...)
- Became popular 8 months ago
The Boston Red Sox have threatened to boycott their season-opening games in Japan unless their coaches and other staff are paid for making the trip.

