Why Zen Software Design Does Not Come From Japan
Japan is the epicenter of Zen, a concept with deep religious roots and a mandate for simplicity of appearance and lifestyle. But when it comes to native gadgetry, Zen is only skin-deep. Japanese cell phones are sleek on the outside, but once you open the clamshell, the interface is a complete mess. While…
Five Japanese Monsters I Encountered Before I Turned 20
Welcome back to MangoBot, a biweekly column about Asian futurism by TokyoMango blogger Lisa Katayama.
My Virtual Journey On A Ribosome Spaceship And To The Far Ends of the…
Welcome back to MangoBot, a biweekly column about Asian futurism by TokyoMango blogger Lisa Katayama.
How to Buy Figurines in Tokyo: An Illustrated Guide
Welcome back to MangoBot, a biweekly column about Asian futurism by TokyoMango blogger Lisa Katayama.
Tokyo Zombie: Zombies, Cage Fights, Oral Sex, and Martial Arts
Welcome back to MangoBot, a biweekly column about Asian futurism by TokyoMango blogger Lisa Katayama.
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Mac Funamizu's Gadget Designs of the Future
Welcome back to MangoBot, a biweekly column about Asian futurism by TokyoMango blogger Lisa Katayama. Mac Funamizu is a tech geek, designer, and futurist who has created quite a lot of buzz among design circles for his innovative gadgets from the future. The 38-year old Tokyo native has always loved Apple, Google, and…
