Tech
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
More than just strobe lights: check out Androp’s shiny new video 07.29.11

This post won’t be a favorite amongst those of you sensitive to bright, flashing lights. Japanese rock band Androp made a pretty sweet music video, with the help of Party, a creative company that focuses on advertising, technology, and cool … READ MORE
Beat the heat with these cool air-conditioned shoes 07.28.11

Finally, a Japanese invention that literally everybody would want! Hydro-Tech, a company in Japan developed what can only be called “air-conditioned shoes”. Designed to make walking around less…well, smelly, these things sound like they’d be amazing. As MobileMag explains, the way these … READ MORE
Real or Fake? Give it your best shot… 07.19.11

Fresh off the news of AKB48 singer Eiguchi Aimi being a computer-generated image rather than a living, breathing human being, Business Insider compiled a list of CGI and 3D creations by animators that are nearly impossible to differentiate.   They … READ MORE
The Takabisha roller coaster might make you cry 07.15.11

Fuji-Q Highland’s Takabisha is credited as being the world’s steepest roller coaster. It has an absolutely terrifying-looking 141 foot drop at a 121 degree angle, according to Japan Probe. Watch this video of some brave soul riding the coaster and … READ MORE
Little Tokyo Design Week event taking place in Los Angeles this weekend 07.15.11

If you’re stuck in Southern California this weekend and don’t want to venture out into the nightmare of “Carmageddon”, take the train to the Little Tokyo Design Week event. Set for various locations in the LA area this weekend, the … READ MORE
Super-Cool Japan-only Nintendo perks 07.14.11

Japanese Nintendo fans sure are treated to a lot of super-cool products that most of the rest of the world misses out on. OC Weekly compiled a short list of some of these technological advances that Japanese gamers and Wii … READ MORE
Paralyzed Japanese man visiting France with the help of a robotic suit 07.06.11

49-year old Seiji Uchida, who was paralyzed in a car accident 28 years ago, will finally be able to take a vacation to France…thanks to the work of the hi-tech wizardry of some of Japan’s leading robot developers. Uchida has … READ MORE
Strapya unveils another new iPhone 4 case: Japanese Beetle! 07.01.11

We posted recently about Strapya’s line of realistic-looking plastic sushi iPhone 4 covers. Now, the company has revealed another fun iPhone case. Behold, the Japanese Beetle iPhone 4 case. Strapya says the cases can be ordered online now for approximately … READ MORE
The “hugging robot” may be here soon 06.29.11

Well, it was only a matter of days before our next “something involving robots” post. Researchers from the University of Electro-Communications in Tokyo are working on what they call the “Sense-roid”. That is, a torso in a vest that “hugs” … READ MORE
New, ultra-realistic sushi-themed iPhone cases hit the market 06.24.11

Way back in January, we posted about some sushi-themed iPhone cases created by Strapya. Well, the company has just revealed its newest line of sushi cases, and these ones are even more tantalizing. Strapya’s June release is a Cold Ramen-themed … READ MORE