Articles on Japan

Google fights controversy with cute in Japan - Sep 16, 2009

Blogs Some of you may remember a video I posted a few months ago, created by Google Japan to promote its Chrome browser. It's really a testament to how much faith Google ... Read story »

Japan loves the iPhone. In other news, they also like sushi. - Dec 20, 2009

Blogs Are the recent 'Japan loves the iPhone' headlines giving anyone flashbacks to one year ago when everyone and their dog (thanks to Wired) were barking about how much Japan hated the ... Read story »

Toshiba releases 25 HDTVs - Sep 18, 2009

Crave Toshiba has just unveiled 25 Regza LCD TVs in Japan with panel sizes scaling from three petite 19-inchers to a 55-inch whopper. Among the new entries is the LED-backlit ZX9000 ... Read story »

Tokyo Motor Show spotlights electric two-wheelers - Oct 22, 2009

Crave Breaking away from traditional motorcycle design, Yamaha explores an electric-powered two wheel commuter bike using an x-shape frame. The purpose behind the EC-f is to design a motorcycle for people with ... Read story »

QR codes in the wild in Japan - Nov 17, 2009

Blogs I've been fascinated by QR codes in Japan even before I came here. For anyone wondering what this technology is about, here's a great explanation by Mobile Ojisan from a few ... Read story »

Gigantor robot spotted in Kobe, Japan - Sep 30, 2009

Crave Workers in Japan have built a 60-foot statue of famous cartoon robot Gigantor in the city of Kobe. The statue is an actual-size replica of the hulking robot depicted in numerous ... Read story »

Will Japan be next to opt for the "three strikes" law? - Dec 18, 2009

Blogs On the same day that the New Zealand government reintroduced the previously defeated "three strikes" law before Parliament, officials in Japan were also discussing the controversial measure. A representative with JASRAC ... Read story »

Black or white: Wii now offers a cool black option - Jul 14, 2009

Crave It looks like Darth Vadar has set upon the family-friendly Wii with this menacing-looking black model. This new kit will be "invading" Japan on August 1 and is currently on ... Read story »

PS3 Final Fantasy XIII Lightning Edition coming! - Nov 19, 2009

Crave This is not exactly the Christmas bundle I mentioned in my crave on the 250GB PS3 for Asia, but it's the closest in terms of a packaged deal. The Final ... Read story »

Bandai's infinite jelly-squeezing toy - Dec 2, 2009

Crave (Credit: Bandai Asovision) I'm not a fan of tokoroten, a Japanese snack that's really reconstituted sea algae that can be eaten cold or with a vinegar-based dressing. But as with ... Read story »

iPhone apps making life in Japan a little easier - Oct 6, 2009

Blogs The always awesome Asiajin had a post today about "Koe-tan", a public transit application for the iPhone (iTunes link). The app allows you to speak two train stations into your iPhone ... Read story »

Robot roller skates less bulky than Segway - Nov 30, 2009

Crave Researchers in Japan are developing robotic roller skates as a new form of personal mobility. Toshinobu Takei of Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) demonstrated his ... Read story »

Epson delivers portable photo printer with digital frame - Sep 29, 2009

Crave The Colorio Me E-800. In Japan, it's a tradition to send out postcards for New Year on January 1, and most families like to make their own to send out ... Read story »

250GB PS3 Slim is now official - Sep 24, 2009

Crave As expected, Sony has finally unveiled a 250GB version of the new PS3 Slim at the 2009 Tokyo Game Show. The upsized console will be offered as the Final Fantasy ... Read story »

Takara Tomy toy plays recordings backward - Oct 28, 2009

Crave Scrap the puchipuchi pudding. I want this. Takara Tomy's Sakasa Master Japan Voice Recorder (1,344 yen, US$14.60) promises even more crazy, pointless fun for collectors of all things chindogu (un-useful ... Read story »

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