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NRA makes new reactor safety regimen official
The Nuclear Regulation Authority officially approves new safety requirements for reactors aimed at preventing disasters like the catastrophe at the Fukushima No. 1 power plant.
Digital | TECH_JAPAN May 28, 2013
Revamped “Shin Megami Tensei IV,” a new “DoDonPachi Saidaioujou” and collectable merchandise
by Brian Ashcraft
Most collectible statues are a few inches or perhaps 30 cm tall. Typically, they are not life-size. But this is no typical statue.
Digital | TECH_JAPAN Mar 19, 2013
Nikon Coolpix A: Big tech in a little package
by Rick Martin
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. It has a DSLR-like 16.2 megapixel, full-size DX format (aka APS-C) CMOS image sensor, and ...
Digital | TECH_JAPAN Feb 27, 2013
A new crop of smartphones for spring
by Rick Martin
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 ...
Digital | TECH_JAPAN Feb 20, 2013
Freeware has animators dancing to the Hatsune Miku beat
by Akky Akimoto
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 ...
Digital | TECH_JAPAN Feb 13, 2013
Three gadgets from CES that you can take on the road.
by Jess Mantell
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.
Digital | TECH_JAPAN Feb 5, 2013
Expat game developers have an unfair advantage in Japan
by Brian Ashcraft
There is an option for budding game-developers, however — a less expensive one that allows for more freedom and, if they’re lucky, more exposure than they could ever imagine.
Digital | TECH_JAPAN Jan 23, 2013
Point-and-shoot cameras that focus on quality
by Rick Martin
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.
Digital | TECH_JAPAN Jan 16, 2013
CV frauds revealed by diligent online fact checks
by Akky Akimoto
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 ...
Digital | TECH_JAPAN Jan 9, 2013
Wireless file transfer, vibrating headphones and a high-tech cure for forgetfulness
by Rick Martin
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 ...
Digital | TECH_JAPAN Dec 26, 2012
2012 in tech — and what it means for the year ahead
by Rick Martin
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 ...
Digital | TECH_JAPAN Dec 19, 2012
2012 has been a big year on the Japanese social-media scene
by Akky Akimoto
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 ...
Digital | TECH_JAPAN Dec 12, 2012
Bright, clean and airborne gift ideas
by Jess Mantell
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. Cocorobo In the steady march of machines that will one day replace us mere humans, the robot vacuum ...