Tech
PS VITA US RELEASE! 02.09.12

The ps vita comes out on february 22nd here in the states.  It been out in Japan for a couple of months.  Check out the newest video from the playstation blog of the unboxing of a new ps vita. More … READ MORE
Google’s Android system, manga-style 01.04.12

Android, the operating system attached to millions of smartphones, is currently the star of a new manga series entitled Sweet Android High. Featuring a crew of international high school girls named after phones - Moto-Laura-chan, Sam-Sung-chan, H-T-Syee-chan, Elle-G-chan and Soni-Eri-chan – … READ MORE
Polar bear pillow robot hits you in the face if you snore 12.08.11

Have a problem snoring when you sleep? Pick up one of these polar bear robots, officially called Jukusui-Kun. According to Popular Science, It’s designed to help people sleep better by stopping chronic snorers and those who suffer from sleep apnea, which … READ MORE
Japanese astronaut plays baseball with himself in space 12.07.11

  47-year old Satoshi Furukawa, an astronaut spending 6 months on the International Space Station, decided to kill some time by throwing a baseball to himself and hitting it, utilizing the zero-gravity qualities of space. In the video below, watch … READ MORE
Man’s best…robot? 11.08.11

Japanese development company NSK has been working on a “robo-dog” designed to assist blind people with everyday tasks. The invention, which isn’t fully finished yet, will be able to act as a seeing-eye dog, because of a Microsoft Kinect image and … READ MORE
US readers! Hatsune Miku Tickets GIVEAWAY! 11.07.11

Hello folks! We are super excited to announce a Hatsune Miku giveaway contest here on Kawaii Kakkoii Sugoi Blog! I am pretty sure you all have heard about this big secret event of Hatsune Miku on this Thursday 10th, all over … READ MORE
Toyota’s Health Care Robots Will Be Here Soon 11.01.11

Previously, we covered the ongoing development of the “sense-roid”, or “hugging robot”, which could be used to help care for members of the elderly community who live by themselves. CNN Money recently explored Toyota Motor Corporation’s new and almost-ready “health … READ MORE
a Japanese cutest little electric car. 10.15.11

OMG! when i first see these tiny cars for commercial usage, i just couldn’t believe it. Isn’t it adorable? They are advertising a service called “WAKU WAKU MAIL” which lets you make a fancy  decor email with your cell phone. … READ MORE
Aerial Imaging Technologies 09.02.11

No, this is not a post about new methods on taking aerial images (although I they’re pretty cool). This is a post about literal aerial imaging, like projecting video in the air!   Asukanet introduced this new technology at the … READ MORE
iPhone 5 to have Earthquake Alert for Japanese users 08.25.11

The upcoming iPhone 5 is apparently going to come equipped with an earthquake alert application. As this post by BBC News details, Japan already has an early-notice system for earthquake alerts, but this iPhone notification setting is obviously a great idea. For … READ MORE
Kinect Used to Predict the Future… 08.24.11

The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo previewed a new exhibit recently, and if it is successful there might be a bright future for the Kinect after all. With reports of the Xbox 360 console being “phased … READ MORE
The beginning of the end for the Xbox 360? 08.17.11

Since 2005, the Xbox 360 has sold more than 1.5 million units in Japan. While that may sound like a nice total, it isn’t. According to Industry Gamers, the Xbox 360 is being “phased out” by many Japanese retailers, after … READ MORE
Forget batting cages and tees, use the Jet Hitter! 08.09.11

The “Jet Hitter” has a chance to be pretty revolutionary, if it gets past prototype stage. For decades, professional baseball players, amateurs, Little Leaguers, and wannabes have practiced their hitting skills via batting cages (which fire a baseball from a high-powered cannon-like … READ MORE