Product/Food/2/16/2026
The Big Brother of Tapioca: "Sago," the Chewy Gem Born from Tropical Trunks
Chewy, translucent pearls = tapioca. All of Japan believes this without question, but that perception is half right and half wrong.
Product/Food/2/16/2026
From Muddy Root to Jewel: Can the Cacao Alternative "GOVOCE" Save Chocolate from Crisis?
"500 yen for a single chocolate bar." A price that would have been dismissed as a joke a few years ago has become reality, thanks to climate change and...
Product/Food/2/16/2026
The Forbidden Microwave: How "Microwaveable Sushi" Recreates a Master Chef's Touch Through Physics
"Microwaving sushi." The moment you hear those words, most people probably picture simmered fish and a piping-hot lump of rice.
Product/Lifestyle/2/16/2026
A Declaration of Retirement from Housework. The Dreame X60 Max Ultra Is the Final Evolution of the Vacuum Cleaner.
Until now, robot vacuums have, strictly speaking, been "semi-automatic." You still had to change the water in the tank, cut the hair tangled in the brushes...
Product/Lifestyle/2/16/2026
Batteries become "burnable trash." Flint's paper battery treats energy like paper.
The batteries we know are hard metal cylinders, or the black packs inside our smartphones. They are heavy, unbendable, and above all...
Product/Gadget/2/16/2026
Plastic Becomes Butter. The C-200 Ultrasonic Cutter Rewrites the Laws of Physics at Your Fingertips.
Trying to cut through a hard chunk of plastic with a utility knife meant bearing down with force, dragging the blade back and forth countless times, all...
Product/Food/2/16/2026
It's Not a Nut, It's a Tuber. "Tiger Nut Oat Milk" Is the Final Answer in Plant-Based Milks.
Choosing "soy," "almond," or "oat" at Starbucks or the convenience store has become totally routine. But each one has its trade-offs.
Product/Food/2/16/2026
Miso Soup as a "Drinkable Beauty Serum": MISOVATION's Craft Pork Miso Soup Is a Steal Even at 1,000 Yen
As the phrase "tonjiru set meal" suggests, pork miso soup (tonjiru) holds a special place in the world of miso soups.
Product/Lifestyle/2/16/2026
From Textbook to "Book of Adventure": How "D&D Questers" Is the Magical Lesson That Builds Communication Skills
When you hear "Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)," you might picture hardcore adults poring over thick rulebooks and crunching complicated numbers.
Product/Gadget/2/16/2026
Phone in Your Pocket. The "AI Agent" on Your Shoulder Is the Modern Guardian Angel.
How many hundreds of times a day do we tap our smartphone screens? Each time, our gaze drops to our hands, and the scenery and conversations in front of us...
Product/Lifestyle/2/15/2026
A magical iron block born in London. The "Brompton" transforms into a suitcase in 20 seconds.
What's the biggest stress about cycling in the city center? It's "finding bike parking" and "the fear of theft." Even if you buy an expensive road bike...
Product/Lifestyle/2/15/2026
The More Dented, the More Beautiful: RIMOWA, the Aluminum Wings That Carry Your Travel Memories
A silver gleam stands out on the airport carousel. It's scratched, plastered with stickers, and dented here and there.