Masato Iida of Shiga International Patent Office explains what types of bio inventions are deemed eligible for patent protection in Japan and draws comparisons with US practice The patent law in Japan ...

In other words, smooth as fuck. Honestly, I could keep on going all day. The number of insane, ingenious, and downright astonishing inventions was almost too much for me to handle. If you’d like to ...

Hello Kitty. Karaoke. Nintendo. The Walkman. Pikachu. All of these made-in-Japan inventions have had an inescapable impact on global pop culture. We’re all familiar with them, but it turns out that ...

Japanese inventions are used and loved around the world. Through interviews and reenactments, go behind the scenes and discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

What we really like about Japanese handset culture is its absolute openness when it comes to trying out new ideas. The US and European markets are mainly driven by popularity and although some ...

Yuki Tsukada of Shiga International Patent Office says the rulings will ease enforcement of patent rights on network-related inventions and suggests legislative reform may be on the horizon ...

An invention to keep from splattering your clothes and hair with broth as you slurp your noodles. Also worthwhile if you want your friends to think you are a flower. Chindogu are Japanese inventions ...

Step inside Japan’s secret world of engineering mastery. This video showcases the incredible skills, inventions, and attention to detail that make Japanese engineers some of the best in the world.

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ON December 23, 1934, the Japan Times and Mail published a special “Invention Number“in connexion with the commemoration of the jubilee of the Japanese patent law. The number contains much interesting ...