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 »

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 »

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 »

Another Microsoft marketing gem: The Windows 7 Whopper - Oct 23, 2009

Blogs Microsoft is just not that good at marketing. First, there was the Windows 7 Party debacle, which, thankfully, had a silver lining in the form of this parody. And now, here in ... Read story »

Yamaha sound bar goes HD audio - Dec 4, 2009

Crave The upcoming Yamaha YSP-5100 is probably the first sound bar compatible with high-resolution Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio in simulated 7.1-channel surround sound. If that is not enough, this ... Read story »

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