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Toyota unveils new taxi
Toyota Motor Corp. shows off a new taxi as it looks to capitalize on the flood of tourists expected in the run-up to the...
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Railway unveils new safety barrier
East Japan Railway unveils an enhanced, less expensive platform safety barrier to protect train users.
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Eyewear designer unveils newest app for ALS patients
An eyewear designer giant in Japan reveals a trailblazing application.
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Tiny pickup truck house--a new solution for quake survivors
A wood home that fits onto a pickup truck aims to provide emergency housing for quake survivors in Japan.
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Original emoji exhibited at New York's MoMA
The original emoji created for Japanese mobile giant NTT DOCOMO go on show at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
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Sleep apnea on the rise
Sleep apnea is a growing problem in Japan. Nippon TV affiliate Nankai Broadcasting looks at the latest treatments.
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Morita celebrates official recognition of Nihonium
Kyushu University Professor Kousuke Morita celebrates the official naming of the world's newest element Nihonium, which ...
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Pedestrian-detecting automatic brake tests publicized
Japan's transport ministry reveals the results of the first tests of pedestrian-detecting automatic brakes.
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Resort train to feature pool, sushi chef
A Japanese rail operator unveils plans for a new train equipped with a swimming pool and onboard sushi chef.
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