TOKYO -- On crowded trains in Japan, backpacks can hit other people and cause trouble. Many people now carry backpacks on the ...

TOKYO -- In Japan's packed trains, a backpack worn on your back can unintentionally bump into others and cause inconvenience, ...

Part of what makes a good warrior is being able to think on your feet and repurpose materials to suit your own needs. That ethos is certainly evident in a new limited-edition backpack produced by ...

Japanese gadget company Thanko has always got our backs when it comes to genius inventions we never knew we needed. Tired of doing the washing up? Check out Thanko’s plate scrubbing robot. No hands ...

HAMAMATSU, Shizuoka -- A company here will launch a schoolbag that floats on water on March 1 to help protect children during water-related accidents and disasters, based on lessons learned from the ...

Sturdy leather bag known as randoseru can weigh 4-10kg when full, leaving students in pain and wanting something lighter It’s a familiar sight every weekday morning and afternoon all over Japan: ...

Pupils in Japan are complaining that their backpacks for school are too heavy. In a recent survey, more than 90% of children aged 6-12 who use a randoseru - a traditional sturdy backpack - said the ...