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more about #japanonly more comments → Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: So does this mean they've figured out how to stop robots from stealing old people's medications? more » strider_mt2k: -better: Be SPONGEBOB safe! more » ciscokidinsf: Im very happy to hear in my old age, I can have robotic help. Now to pick between Number Six or Number 8 for the tas, decisions, decisions. more » FredicvsMaximvs: The first things that caught my eye were the cool logos behind the skull ones, and I thought "Hey, that's pretty cool!" Then I saw the actual micro SD... more » strider_mt2k: You spelled pathetic wrong. more » Benguin: Because I've always wanted to show off my trendiness with a piece of plastic that will spend 99% of it's time inside a digital camera or cellphone. At... more » BeautifulAgony: A poor execution of a fundamentally flawed vision of where this technology ought to be. more » Chris Dougher: "Thailand, Guam and Canada" One of these places is not like the others... They must be striking for more internet monay again. more » tbbpim: what child over 6 has a cell phone?when i have kids they must be 12. more » Andy Hsu: That Hitachi phone seems oddly similar to this one... [panasonic.jp] I knew I would have some use for that link someday. more » GitEmSteveDave_HatesFriday: So the US may one day be taken over by migrant workers in power suits? I for one say bienvenido to our new overlords. I'd like to remind them that as... more » snakepliskin: Yawnnnnnn. Wake me when the japanese have a robot thats 10 stories tall, lets me fly, has a huge laser cannon, and can stream hulu. more » P3nnst8r: I was hoping for an evil monkey glare and point. more » Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: That's one dude who needs to get spanked by his monkey.... more » IN THE FACE!: So does that pop-corn maker receive web-radio, or have a pandora player or what? What's the gimmick? more » -
#japan
Robots Will Be Taking Care of Your Grandma in Five Years
The Japanese government is planning to put robots to practical use in Japanese households in as soon as five years, and has already begun formulating the political agencies needed to oversee robot safety standards. More » -
#microsd
Elecom 2GB MicroSD Loverish Line Prettifies Your Memory Cards
MicroSD cards are so prolific nowadays that it's about time for companies to differentiate their products using cutesy designs. If you're a 15-year-old girl, these goth- and love-themed 2GB ought to thrill. More » -
#kddiau
Only in Japan: KDDI au's Spring 2009 Cellphone Line
In case you're curious about what else our friends across the Pacific are getting, here's some more of KDDI au's Spring 2009 line. This season's trends: 3-inch-plus screens, easy global calling and fitness. -
#kddiau
KDDI au Casio Phone Makes Music With a Touchscreen
Surprisingly absent until now, touchability has finally made it into the KDDI au line-up. Casio's offering utilizes a 3.1-inch touchscreen for some funky music apps — making it a music studio in your pocket. More » -
#kddiau
Hitachi Wooo Adds Another Dimension to Cellphone Screens
Hitachi's new Wooo, part of Japan's KDDI au Spring line, comes with the unique ability to watch 3D videos. Sounds coool, even if the 3D-induced woooziness will have you switching back to 2D in minutes. More » -
#wasabibeautifulcolor
Gametech PSP Cases Turn PSPs into Works of Japanese Art
Gametech has a set of PSP protector cases coming out that are absolutely gorgeous. Themed after the bright patterns of Japanese woodcarvings and traditional paintings, they turn your PSP into a work of art. More » -
#robots
Japanese Farmers Get a Boost From Robot Exoskeleton Suit
There's not much the Japanese love more than robots, so twas only a matter of time before exoskeleton suits found some useful purpose. This particular suit assists farmers on tough agricultural work. More » -
#merrikurisumasu
Chimp in Japan Gets Popcorn Machine for Xmas, Freaks Out
I know some of you might be tempted to get gadgets as Christmas presents for your pets, so here's a tip: Chimpanzees don't like popcorn machines. Don't say we never help you out! [Japanprobe] -
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#underpantsforjustice
Samurai Underpants Sheaths Your Katana in Awesome
Who doesn't dream of wandering the fields of ancient Japan, wielding a katana for truth and justice? Though the samurai age is long over, you can still ennoble your privates with awesome samurai underpants. More » -
#wtf
Japanese Site Asks You to Track Your Sniffs
A Japanese site has found an odorous purpose for Google Maps—using it to track down weird and stinky smells they encounter in the Land of the Rising Sun. Get a whiff of something sour? Go to Nioibu.com and tell everyone. More » -
#japan
Pedestrian Power Will Generate Holiday Lights at Shibuya Station, Tokyo
Tokyo's Shibuya train has a special installation for Christmas that uses its pedestrians' footsteps to generate electricit. A mat using piezoelectric gadgetry runs a LED display board and a small holiday lights display. More » -
#japan
Japan Cellphone App Gives Fashion Advice Based on Your Face
Japan cellphone app maker J-Magic has released a useful update to its celebrity look-a-like app, "Kao Cheki." Called "Shoubu Co-de Cheki," it offers fashion advice based on mobile snapshots of your face. Anyone want to make this for the iPhone? More » -
#usbshaver
USB Card Shaver Disguises Your USB Shaving Shame
This USB Card Shaver is the thinnest of its ilk that we've seen and, with a diameter of only 10mm, is perfect for the man-on-the-go trying to hide that he uses an USB shaver in the first place. More » -
#cellphones
Japan's Finest: KDDI Fall Winter Cellphone Line
Proving again that Japan has the prettiest phones in the world, au by KDDI has released its Fall and Winter lines, showing off eight new models with emphases on super bright and big Organic EL screens, multimedia “au BOX” connectivity, and a funky mobile personal trainer and calorie counter called “Karada Manager.” While we will probably never see these gadgets States-side, because AU makes some of the gnarliest Japan handsets around, I can't stop myself from obsessing over them. Perhaps I've got a case of unrequited mobile love. More » -
#ps3
PS3 Gets Satin Silver Makeover in Japan
Sony Japan just announced a brand new satin silver version of the PS3. The standard 40GB machine will hit shelves in Japan on March 6th, but don't expect the color refresh love to be extended to the States anytime soon. Press release after the jump. More »
