Awesome Japan

After being rescued from a pile of debris floating off the coast of Japan since the March 11th tsunami, Ban the wonder dog is reunited with her owner – and much tail-wagging did ensue.

You’re looking at the future of vending machines. With a 47-inch touchscreen and a camera, the Acure guesses the gender and age of the customer to help make product recommendations.

innerspoken’s special limited edition shirt supports and emphasizes the positive energy being created in the recovery process; all net proceeds will be donated to a relief organization of your choice.

Hide & Seek Clothing will donate all profits from the sale of this T-shirt to organizations and projects dedicated to providing aid and assistance to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Watch this haunting footage shot from inside a moving vehicle as the recent tsunami hit Japan. Thankfully, the driver managed to escape without injury. Rainbows aren’t always a good omen.

You’ve probably heard of the explosions at the Fukushima power plant in Japan following the earthquake and tsunami. Here’s NHK – by way of CNN – with a summary of the likely cause.

The New York Times has an interactive gallery that compares satellite images from last year with ones taken after the March 11 tsunami. You can donate to the Red Cross disaster relief for Japan here.

Combining the best of still and video cameras, it shoots full 1080p60 full HD videos, 10 megapixel stills, 300fps high-speed shots and has a 10x optical zoom lens. Arrives in Japan first.

Watch as Mika tells us about the movie Titanic, complete with awesome illustrations of her narration. Who could forget the part when Jack said,“Rose. It is cold… so take on the door”?

While Japanese truck modders fit their rigs with as many lights as possible, those who pimp vans love to add huge spoilers and spikes, as shown by this wacky Batmobile. It even has its own replica!

Arcades are virtually extinct in America, but in Japan, they’re still incredibly popular. Go inside the world of Japan’s arcades, and support the project to see it turned into an hour-long documentary.

Dekotora – an abbreviation of “decoration truck” – are heavily stylized and modified trucks most commonly found in Japan, popularized by a 70s movie about – what else? – a costumed trucker.

Japanese subways are filled with posters reminding commuters of proper manners. These posters from the 70s and 80s are done with a variety of styles. Can you guess what they’re saying? More here.

Cheese goes great with lots of things, but we’re not so sure about Tropicana Japan’s “Orange With Rare Cheese” Flavor, which apparently is meant to taste like orange cheesecake. No thanks.

This isn’t the first we’ve seen of Japan’s giant Gundam statue, but this timelapse HD video really showcases the sheer awesomeness of the 59-foot tall mecha currently on display in Shizuoka.

If you’re looking for something calming to wash down that can of Pepsi Strong Shot, you might want to try a bottle of this yogurt-flavored oddity which turned up a while back on shelves in Japan.