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TECH_JAPAN

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Jun 25, 2013
Finally, 'The Last of Us' is here
Finally, 'The Last of Us' is here
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Mar 19, 2013
Nikon Coolpix A: Big tech in a little package
Nikon has delivered a pocket-ready point-and-shoot camera in its Coolpix A, the new flagship model in its Coolpix line up, due to be available in Japan on March 28.
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Feb 27, 2013
A new crop of smartphones for spring
As spring descends on Japan, we'll all be welcoming warmer temperatures and cherry blossoms in the coming weeks. But spring in Japan typically means new smartphone lineups from Japan's major mobile carriers, too. And while consumers' love for Apple's iPhone is still in full bloom, there are a number of Android smartphones budding for their attention.
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Feb 20, 2013
Freeware has animators dancing to the Hatsune Miku beat
If you search for the acronym MMD on Niconico or YouTube — the two most popular video-sharing sites in Japan — the resulting list will have over 100,000 anime videos, most of which have 3-D anime-style girl characters singing and dancing to electronic J-pop music. What's surprising is that these (usually short) videos are not created by professional anime studios; they are mostly made by amateurs.
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Feb 13, 2013
Three gadgets from CES that you can take on the road.
Among the many products released at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas each year there are often some that stand out for being particularly innovative, and this year's CES was no disappointment.
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Feb 5, 2013
Expat game developers have an unfair advantage in Japan
There is an option for budding game-developers, however u2014 a less expensive one that allows for more freedom and, if theyu2019re lucky, more exposure than they could ever imagine.
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Jan 23, 2013
Point-and-shoot cameras that focus on quality
Casio's current flagship Exilim point-and-shoot camera, the EX-ZR1000, is an intriguing offering that targets users who want to be able to capture life's special moments quickly and in high quality.
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Jan 16, 2013
CV frauds revealed by diligent online fact checks
In recent years, there have been several cases where Japanese media icons, especially those who shine across national and language borders, have been accused of falsifying their personal histories, and they have consequently lost whatever popularity they had gained through the mass media and/or books.
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Jan 9, 2013
Wireless file transfer, vibrating headphones and a high-tech cure for forgetfulness
Here we are in 2013. It's an exciting time of year, a welcome opportunity to reflect and give ourselves a fresh start. I personally resolved not to make resolutions, but perhaps some of you will now be trying your best to get organized, lose some weight or save some money. These new devices may help you think about achieving your goals.
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Dec 26, 2012
2012 in tech — and what it means for the year ahead
In the world of technology, the past year has seen a changing of the guard in almost every sector. Personal computers, mobile devices, gaming and Internet services have all seen incredible developments, with new challengers taking the place of old incumbents. As we move into the new year, we'll meet a vastly different tech landscape from the one we knew in years gone by.
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Dec 19, 2012
2012 has been a big year on the Japanese social-media scene
Twitter continues to ride high. Facebook has grown a lot, but newcomer Line seems set to overtake it. Social game companies Gree and Mobage have shifted their overseas expansion into high gear. And Mixi finally admits that it needs to try harder to understand what its members want. In this month's column, we look back at the big battles fought in the Japanese social-media scene over the past year.
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Dec 12, 2012
Bright, clean and airborne gift ideas
The holidays are just around the corner, so for those who subscribe to a little late-December consumerism, here are a few ideas for your gift list.
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Dec 5, 2012
Despite downloadable versions, packaged games in high demand
Late last month, Nintendo issued a press release, regarding its smash hit "Animal Crossing: New Leaf." The game, a simulator in which cute characters do things like collect items and decorate their houses, hit No. 1 on the game charts thanks to its dedicated following with young and seasoned players alike. In the press release, Nintendo apologized for the game being sold-out at retailers across Japan, adding that sales were above forecast and promising to release more copies.
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Nov 28, 2012
Two new viewing options for your collection
With so many different types of screens to choose from, it's a wonderful time for home entertainment these days. Whether you opt for the latest HDTV, or a shiny new tablet computer as your second screen, there's something for everybody depending on your specific needs and preferences.
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Nov 21, 2012
Merumaga: Paid e-mail newsletters make a come-back
Despite the fact that Japan has the world's largest market for digital-manga, which are primarily read on cellphones, and that Amazon has recently brought out its Kindle platform in Japan — after a delay of 5 years — the e-book business here has yet to take off. As such, it's probably no surprise that old-style digital content in the form of merumaga (paid e-mail newsletters) is blooming in the Japanese Web scene, though the scale of the business is still small.
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Nov 14, 2012
The return of Furby; Minnie sleeps over
Takara-Tomy has a habit of producing or distributing weird and wacky toys that incorporate interesting uses of technology, and two of its most recent releases are no exception.
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Nov 7, 2012
Wii U controller lacks punch but GamePad is no gimmick
This is a tale of controllers: the Wii U GamePad and the Wii U Pro Controller.
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Oct 24, 2012
Fujitsu aims at women; Huawei targets Japan
Fujitsu tends to get left out of the conversation when it comes to the world's top PC-makers these days, but it's still an important player in its home market of Japan — where it holds about 15 percent of the market, placing it second behind the NEC Lenovo Group. And in an effort to maintain that position, the company has just announced a new line of its FMV laptops, which it hopes will win over female users.
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Oct 17, 2012
Apple should team up with local companies to solve Maps dilemma
In September, a major update of Apple's iOS software for iPhones and iPads (iOS6) replaced the devices' long-standing Google Maps application with Apple's self-made Maps service. However, the new app soon caused outrage among iDevice users around the world due to the low quality of the maps.
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Oct 10, 2012
Three new toys look back to the analog days
Remember when all the cool tech was lightning-fast and fit-in-your-pocket small? These days, our gadgets have become so impressive that the novelty of power and size has somehow lost its shine. Which is perhaps why the appeal of clunky, single-purpose retro gadgets is growing. So this month, forget quick and convenient, instead we're looking at the large, awkward and slow — and in one case, not necessarily even assembled.

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
Akira Toriyama's gift to the world