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Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Jan 26, 2011
Sony's 3-D Bloggie and Casio's TRYX bring innovation and lower prices to pocket camcorders
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011 was held in Las Vegas earlier this month, and as always every major tech company in the world brought their latest and greatest products.
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Jan 19, 2011
Japanese Web outlook and predictions for 2011
Last year saw many changes for Japanese Internet users as people began to shift from Japanese social networks to international ones, and from regular cellphones to smart phones. The international influence was felt in other web-based areas too. So what can we expect for 2011?
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Jan 12, 2011
A tiny digital camera, video memos made easy and a cat-shaped hand warmer
A tiny camera for tiny photographers. From the folks over at Green House comes a fun new toy camera. With a classic design available in three colors (black, brown and white) the new GH-TCAM30C (right) is the latest of the company's diminutive Mini Digi cameras. This could be a perfect camera for kids, although measuring in at 59 x 34 x 45mm it's almost small enough to be a choking hazard! Thankfully it comes with a handy neck strap to ensure that children won't lose it . . . or swallow it.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Jan 5, 2011
The best of last year's games and looking forward to 2011
Last year was a rough one for Japan. China overtook the country as the world's second largest economy, yet another prime minister upped and resigned and the economy was stagnate as ever. Things weren't much better for the game industry.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Dec 22, 2010
Sony shows off flexible e-paper prototype; Google's CR-48 is a glimpse of PCs in the cloud
At the Eco Products 2010 show last weekend, Sony proudly displayed a new 13.3-inch plastic substrate e-paper prototype.
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Dec 15, 2010
Social gaming frenzy sees two Godzillas play rough
On Dec. 8, the Tokyo-based Internet company DeNA received an on-site investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) due to suspected unfair trade practices. DeNA had allegedly interfered with their third-party game providers' development of games for DeNA's competitor, Gree.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Dec 8, 2010
Christmas lights at your fingertips
It's never easy searching for the right Christmas gift for your geeky friends or family members. But when in doubt it's always safe to go with a practical option. And if it happens to be fun too, then all the better! In keeping with that spirit, Japanese electronics company Century is making its LED Light Magic Gloves available for ¥2,680 a pair on their website (www.sirobako.com) . If you're quick you might be able to squeeze them in on your Christmas list.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Dec 1, 2010
Microsoft taps schoolgirl idols for Xbox 360 Kinect launch
During the launch of Micosoft's new controller-free motion peripheral, Kinect, on Nov. 20 in Akihabara, Tokyo, a pair of schoolgirl idols stood smiling before a line of about 150 eager gamers — the guy at the head of the line had camped out for two days in a cardboard box with "Xbox 360" painted on it. Lurking among the gamers gathered to buy Kinect were fans of the girl group SKE48, hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite idols. The two girls held the shiny black Kinect peripheral and an Xbox 360 and mugged for the assembled press, while Xbox Japan boss Takashi Sensui told the assembled crowd that the Kinect was the "beginning of a new era." Microsoft seemed to be hoping that tapping the country's infatuation with schoolgirls and idol groups would translate into yen. So far, it hasn't.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Nov 24, 2010
Apple TV, iTunes movie rentals come to Japan
The second-generation Apple TV that Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced back in September has finally hit the shelves here in Japan. Despite the fact that it looks like little more than a hockey puck, the new digital-media receiver from the folks at Cupertino should satisfy users who consume most of their entertainment online.
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Nov 17, 2010
Possibilities are endless as Japan's manga fans turn cell phones into libraries
In a development indicative of the growth of Japan's digital publishing industry, key player Celsys Inc. was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's second section on Nov. 4. This is in addition to being listed on startup market Centrex.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Nov 10, 2010
Ninja USB clip defends your data's honor ; Bandai's hovering X-Flyer feels like mini-UFO
Japan has produced a number of fun USB storage devices over the years ("humping dog" memory stick, anyone?) and now there's another to add to the list thanks to the good people at Cut n' Paste.
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LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Nov 3, 2010
Video games burst through borders with collaborations between companies
At a press conference last month, Fukuoka-based game studio Level-5 dropped an unexpected bombshell. Its upcoming "Professor Layton" puzzle game would have a very different feature from its previous games: the appearance of Capcom's lawyer sleuth, Phoenix Wright. Fans of the series were reeling.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Oct 27, 2010
Paint the town red for Mario's 25th birthday celebrations
Usually, if someone tells you their Wii is all red, you'd suggest they see a doctor. Thankfully, Nintendo's new red Wii is more cause for celebration than medical scare.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Oct 20, 2010
Japanese cell-phone users don't just talk about weather — they vote on it
A surprising number of Japanese purchase their weather information from cell phones, services that don't just tell you if it's raining — they let you vote on it.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Oct 13, 2010
Takara Tomy's Love Digi continues evolution of purikura
Most readers in Japan will be familiar with the local phenomenon of purikura. Translated as "print club," they are small, user-decorated photographs with sticker backings. These personalized stickers are quite popular among young girls in Japan, who will often plaster them all over notebooks and mobile phones to add a little personal flare.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Oct 6, 2010
Nintendo 3DS features high definition but higher prices
Nintendo has dubbed its new portable device the Nintendo 3DS, which is a nod to its 3-D capabilities. Unlike 3-D offerings from rival Sony, Nintendo's hand-held does not require 3-D glasses, as the screen itself can reproduce the 3-D effect for users. It's a marvel of sorts — and so is the price tag Nintendo has slapped on it.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Sep 22, 2010
Japan iPad competitor offers up some luv
While this columnist is admittedly upset that Mouse Computer named their latest product after my old college dorm room without attribution, it's certainly very exciting to see an Android-based competitor for Apple's "revolutionary" iPad coming out of Japan.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Sep 15, 2010
Facebook is sidelined in Japan as social network battle heats up
In July, the number of active users on social networking site Facebook worldwide surpassed 500 million. More than 60 percent of Internet users in the United States have signed up with the site, and its presence has reached into almost every country on Earth. You might think that Facebook is taking over the world . . . if you speak English.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Sep 8, 2010
Shinkansen chopsticks add dash of otaku goodness to lunch
One of the more popular items to come out of Japan last year was Kotobukiya's "Star Wars" Light Saber Chopsticks, which made the rounds on popular tech blogs such as Gizmodo, Wired and TechCrunch's CrunchGear. And while they might not have "the force" (nor the brand power) of any "Star Wars" product, Japanese company Daiwa Toy (www.daiwatoy.co.jp) has a similar set of chopsticks that will be sure to make a splash among Japanophiles and densha otaku (train geeks) the world over.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / TECH_JAPAN
Sep 1, 2010
'Gran Turismo 5' gets Japan release date; Tokyo gears up for games show
Gentlemen (and ladies, too), start your engines. Racing simulator "Gran Turismo 5," has been given a release date. It will be roaring into Japanese retailers come Nov. 3 — a day behind its North American release date of Nov. 2.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Japan says Biden's description of nation as xenophobic is 'unfortunate'
The National Diet building in Tokyo
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.
Debate on constitutional revision at a standstill despite Kishida's pledges
With less than two months left before the conclusion of the current session of parliament, any possibility that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida can deliver constitutional reform before the end of his term as Liberal Democratic Party president in late September, as he has promised, appears remote.
Sapporo court ruling on Ainu fishing rights presents tough questions
A traditional Ainu preserved food called <i>satchep</i> (dried fish) being made at the government-run National Ainu Museum and Park, nicknamed Upopoy, in the town of Shiraoi, Hokkaido, on Dec. 25. The Sapporo District Court ruled last month that the Raporo Ainu Nation's rights as an Indigenous people did not extend to having an inherent right to fish for commercial reasons.

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