Look at this guy play a tiny taiko drum he bought from a capsule vending machine

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to hang out in a Tokyo video-game arcade in the late 70s? This video of raw news footage gives a glimpse into one. The arcade in the video is called "World Game" and is filled with retro games such as Space Invaders. I love the way… READ THE REST

Angela Hoa's drawings of Japanese cafes and storefronts capture what I love about walking in Tokyo – the signs, the plants, the colors, the eccentricity. Check out her Instagram to see her work. She also teaches a class on how to do what she does and I'm tempted to take it. READ THE REST

This astonishing 3D animated cat now presides over Tokyo's Shinjuku Station. Watch the clip below. Cross Shinjuku Vision's curved display enables the truly incredible depth effects. According to TimeOut, "the cat will have its official debut on Monday July 12, when it will wake up when the screen turns on at 7am every morning and… READ THE REST

Staying home for birthdays, date nights, or just a regular Thursday used to be boring, but by tweaking your surroundings, just a little bit, you'd be surprised at how different your space can feel, even if it's just your good old living room.  If you want to create an ambiance that you'll always remember, these… READ THE REST

Whether you work from home, are a gamer, or simply own a smart gadget or two, finding enough outlets to plug everything into feels a lot like hunting for the world's hottest toy at Christmas time. In other words, it's a little chaotic, to say the least. And while traditional power strips are an obvious… READ THE REST

iPhones, AirPods, Apple Watches, oh my! Okay, that may not be what Dorothy said in The Wizard of Oz, but if she lived in today's world, she very well may. While all these Apple gadgets have become a part of our daily lives, necessary for many of our routines and tasks, caring for them and… READ THE REST