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Chiho Komoriya
For Chiho Komoriya's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Jan 30, 2021
Handy gadgets and apps for at-home life during Japan’s current state of emergency
Whatu2019s new in the u201cnew normalu201d? Pop-up teleworking modules, toilet paper tech and pocket-sized painting studios.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Nov 22, 2020
Tech to improve your at-home concerts and beat the winter blues
It still pays to be cautious about COVID-19, but the development of interesting and useful gadgets to improve our u201cwith coronau201d life never stops.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Sep 26, 2020
Tea, toys and tech on the go
Teplo personalizes your cup of tea; Digicoro makes playing with kidu2019s apps more analog; and Keepack helps keep your items sanitized while on the move.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Aug 30, 2020
Sushi and sōmen to spruce up your summer
u201cOn: Techu201d takes a look at several food-themed ways to make your #stayhome summer more enjoyable.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Jun 28, 2020
Apps and gadgets to survive the ‘new normal’
Whether youu2019re worried about a resurgence in cases or just surviving Japanu2019s miserable summer, hereu2019s some handy tech that will be able to help.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
May 24, 2020
Solving pandemic-era problems with the help of two apps and a fan
This month's collection of products and services are great to help deal with the pandemic but may work just as well when it's over.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Apr 26, 2020
Staying in doesn't mean you need to stop working out
One exercise app can provide a lot of health tips, and when you're done with your phone, check out a device that can sterilize it with ultraviolet light.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Mar 30, 2020
Keeping safe and occupied indoors
We are all a little confused and stressed about the spread of Covid-19. But are there any ideas out there that might help us stay healthy and occupied during this time of uncertainty?
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Feb 24, 2020
Everything you need in one gadget
Whether old-school or state of the art, the more a gadget can do, the more you feel you need it.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Jan 27, 2020
Gadgets for a life of convenience
Solutions for reluctant chefs, office door collisions and the stress of lost pass cases.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Dec 16, 2019
Techie gifts for creative kids
It's the festive season and whether you take Christmas day off or not in Japan, kids will still be excited about Santa. This month introduces a few next-generation techy toys that are great for children but will probably be fun for the parents, too.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Nov 18, 2019
Little solutions for big disasters
Recent typhoons and heavy rains have left local governments in some parts of Japan having to deal with reconstruction, and residents thinking more about being better prepared in the future. This month On: Tech looks at a few gadgets that could be useful during emergencies.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Oct 27, 2019
Apps and gadgets that measure up
From clothing sizes to heart-rate monitoring, technology is changing the way we measure ourselves.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Sep 15, 2019
Little things to make life easier
From tiny printers to electric straws, what will gadget-makers think of next?
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Aug 18, 2019
Staying cool in the summer heat
Space noodles, chemical-free bug control and hassle-free fireworks viewing u2014 just a few things to help enjoy the summer.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Jul 14, 2019
Small changes for big differences
New ways to take photos, shop online and get toothpicks.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Jun 16, 2019
Little AI things for life adjustments
A portable breathalyzer that offers drinking advice, an app that will sort out all your photos, and a hearing aid that can translate 27 languages — all with a little help of AI.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
May 19, 2019
Changing the way we do things
From keeping your touch screen free of potato-chip grease to using tap cards to gain access to exclusive online content, the smartphone keeps changing the way we go about life.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Apr 21, 2019
Often, it's the little things that count
These small gadgets have the big jobs of controlling home appliances, keeping kids safe and printing on virtually anything.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Mar 17, 2019
Startups get a boost in Japan
Late February was a productive time for startups, with two important events taking place in Japan: Slush Tokyo 2019, a major nonprofit conference, and Tohoku Growth Accelerator Demo Day in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, a smaller conference that also offers advice to fledgling startups. Here are a few projects from the events that garnered attention.

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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