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Japanese Robots: Honda’s High-Access Survey Robot Goes to Work in Fukushima. Finally Some Action for (parts of) ASIMO!

The first signs of trouble at Fukushima were quickly followed by expectations of an action-ready ASIMO leaping to the rescue. Honda’s humanoid remains far from able, but their new High-Access Survey Robot is on the job, and of so[...]
Japanese Robots: Honda’s High-Access Survey Robot Goes to Work in Fukushima. Finally Some Action for (parts of) ASIMO!

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Panasonic – micro SDHC memory card – with 6 “Proof” performances: waterproof, static electrical resistance, magnetic resistance, X-ray resistance, and heat resistance

Panasonic is releasing a micro SDHC memory card (4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB) with 6 “Proof” performances: waterproof, static electrical resistance, magnetic resistance, X-ray resistance, and heat resistance on July 13. It also[...]
Panasonic – micro SDHC memory card – with 6 “Proof” performances: waterproof, static electrical resistance, magnetic resistance, X-ray resistance, and heat resistance
Panasonic – micro SDHC memory card – with 6 “Proof” performances: waterproof, static electrical resistance, magnetic resistance, X-ray resistance, and heat resistancePanasonic – micro SDHC memory card – with 6 “Proof” performances: waterproof, static electrical resistance, magnetic resistance, X-ray resistance, and heat resistancePanasonic – micro SDHC memory card – with 6 “Proof” performances: waterproof, static electrical resistance, magnetic resistance, X-ray resistance, and heat resistancePanasonic – micro SDHC memory card – with 6 “Proof” performances: waterproof, static electrical resistance, magnetic resistance, X-ray resistance, and heat resistancePanasonic – micro SDHC memory card – with 6 “Proof” performances: waterproof, static electrical resistance, magnetic resistance, X-ray resistance, and heat resistance

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I-O DATA – Ultra small fingertip sized – USB3.0 compliant colorful mini USB memory

I-O DATA is releasing USB3.0 compliant colorful mini USB memory series in late June. The USB memory is ultra small fingertip size (3.2g, W14.5 x D24 x H7.5mm). The capacity is 8GB or 16GB. It comes with the 3 changeable caps in differe[...]
I-O DATA – Ultra small fingertip sized – USB3.0 compliant colorful mini USB memory
I-O DATA – Ultra small fingertip sized – USB3.0 compliant colorful mini USB memoryI-O DATA – Ultra small fingertip sized – USB3.0 compliant colorful mini USB memoryI-O DATA – Ultra small fingertip sized – USB3.0 compliant colorful mini USB memoryI-O DATA – Ultra small fingertip sized – USB3.0 compliant colorful mini USB memoryI-O DATA – Ultra small fingertip sized – USB3.0 compliant colorful mini USB memory

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Creating Forests to Reduce Tsunami Damage

Yokohama National University professor emeritus Akira Miyawaki, who to date has planted over 40 million trees in 1,700 locations in Japan and overseas, is continuing his tree planting activities not only in Japan but also on twice mont[...]
Creating Forests to Reduce Tsunami Damage

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Olympus – Compact digital camera “OLYMPUS STYLUS SH-50″ – Will finally start selling again in late June

Olympus’s compact digital camera “OLYMPUS STYLUS SH-50″ was released on February 23, 2013. However they stopped selling it because it was found that some photos taken by the camera had some kind of mark or stain on th[...]
Olympus – Compact digital camera “OLYMPUS STYLUS SH-50″ – Will finally start selling again in late June
Olympus – Compact digital camera “OLYMPUS STYLUS SH-50″ – Will finally start selling again in late JuneOlympus – Compact digital camera “OLYMPUS STYLUS SH-50″ – Will finally start selling again in late JuneOlympus – Compact digital camera “OLYMPUS STYLUS SH-50″ – Will finally start selling again in late JuneOlympus – Compact digital camera “OLYMPUS STYLUS SH-50″ – Will finally start selling again in late JuneOlympus – Compact digital camera “OLYMPUS STYLUS SH-50″ – Will finally start selling again in late June

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Fuji Film – Special “Kiki & Lala” and “Rilakkuma” models will be added to the instant camera “Cheki” series

Fuji Film’s instant camera “Cheki” series will add new Kawaii models on July 19: “Kiki & Lala” and “Rilakkuma”. Cheki is an instant camera that you can print out the picture on a business c[...]
Fuji Film – Special “Kiki & Lala” and “Rilakkuma” models will be added to the instant camera “Cheki” series
Fuji Film – Special “Kiki & Lala” and “Rilakkuma” models will be added to the instant camera “Cheki” seriesFuji Film – Special “Kiki & Lala” and “Rilakkuma” models will be added to the instant camera “Cheki” seriesFuji Film – Special “Kiki & Lala” and “Rilakkuma” models will be added to the instant camera “Cheki” seriesFuji Film – Special “Kiki & Lala” and “Rilakkuma” models will be added to the instant camera “Cheki” series

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Thanko – USB Necktie Cooler 3 – A tie that cools down your body – Savior of Japanese salarymen in the summer time!

Those who have ever visited Japan in the summer time must remember how brutal Japanese summer is. It’s very hot and humid so that you pour sweat all over your body right after leaving home. Japanese salarymen (meaning corporate e[...]
Thanko – USB Necktie Cooler 3 – A tie that cools down your body – Savior of Japanese salarymen in the summer time!
Thanko – USB Necktie Cooler 3 – A tie that cools down your body – Savior of Japanese salarymen in the summer time!Thanko – USB Necktie Cooler 3 – A tie that cools down your body – Savior of Japanese salarymen in the summer time!Thanko – USB Necktie Cooler 3 – A tie that cools down your body – Savior of Japanese salarymen in the summer time!Thanko – USB Necktie Cooler 3 – A tie that cools down your body – Savior of Japanese salarymen in the summer time!Thanko – USB Necktie Cooler 3 – A tie that cools down your body – Savior of Japanese salarymen in the summer time!

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Dynamic target tracking camera system keeps its eye on the ball

Stationary Observation System for High-speed Flying Objects This camera system can track very fast moving objects, keeping them in the center of the screen at all times. Currently under development by the Ishikawa Oku Lab. at the Unive[...]
Dynamic target tracking camera system keeps its eye on the ball
Dynamic target tracking camera system keeps its eye on the ballDynamic target tracking camera system keeps its eye on the ballDynamic target tracking camera system keeps its eye on the ballDynamic target tracking camera system keeps its eye on the ballDynamic target tracking camera system keeps its eye on the ball

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Sony – A hand-cranked battery charger/emergency radio – You can charge your smartphone/iPhone/mobile phone in times of emergency

Sony is releasing a hand-cranked battery charger/emergency radio (ICF-B88/ICF-B08) on July 20. It will be extremely helpful as an emergency energy supply or as part of outdoor gear. “ICF-B88″ is particularly useful – [...]
Sony – A hand-cranked battery charger/emergency radio – You can charge your smartphone/iPhone/mobile phone in times of emergency
Sony – A hand-cranked battery charger/emergency radio – You can charge your smartphone/iPhone/mobile phone in times of emergencySony – A hand-cranked battery charger/emergency radio – You can charge your smartphone/iPhone/mobile phone in times of emergencySony – A hand-cranked battery charger/emergency radio – You can charge your smartphone/iPhone/mobile phone in times of emergencySony – A hand-cranked battery charger/emergency radio – You can charge your smartphone/iPhone/mobile phone in times of emergencySony – A hand-cranked battery charger/emergency radio – You can charge your smartphone/iPhone/mobile phone in times of emergency

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Nikon Imaging Japan – Urban design, practical camera backpack – Quick access to your shooting equipment

Nikon Imaging Japan is releasing a new backpack for shooting equipment in September. The backpack is called “Smart Camera Ryukku” (Ryukku means backpack in Japanese). It is not only excellent in design but also in usability[...]
Nikon Imaging Japan – Urban design, practical camera backpack – Quick access to your shooting equipment
Nikon Imaging Japan – Urban design, practical camera backpack – Quick access to your shooting equipmentNikon Imaging Japan – Urban design, practical camera backpack – Quick access to your shooting equipmentNikon Imaging Japan – Urban design, practical camera backpack – Quick access to your shooting equipment

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Nikon Imaging Japan – Shooting Master Shoulder Bag L – Robust and water-shedding high-end camera bag made from the same material as a bulletproof vest

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Pioneer – Class D “Direct Energy HD Amp” AV amplifier – 2 new models (SC-LX57, SC-2023)

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Takara Tomy A.R.T.S. – LINE Town – My Touch – Toy for kids that looks like a smartphone – let’s kids pretend that they are sending LINE messages – International Tokyo Toy Show 2013

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Evergreen – Robot smartphone stand that also allows the earphone port to be split into 2 earphones – listen to music on you smartphone together with your friend!

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Toshiba – REGZA Tablet AT703 – Take notes with the very comfortable handwriting feel of the accompanying touch-pen

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Earthquake Countermeasure and Seismic Isolation Technology in Japan

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Toshiba unveils the V713/H a business oriented V713 Convertible PC

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JVC outs the JY-HMQ30 its first Nikon F-Mount 4K Camcorder!

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Japanese Technology from the Future Friday!

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Next Generation World Hobby Fair ’13 – The biggest game & hobby event in Japan for kids – Play the latest games, buy limited-sale items, and join fun events like an autograph session

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Thanko – Flick Finger Mouse – Put it on your index finger and control your PC using your fingertips in the air

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Takara Tomy A.R.T.S – Osushi Sentai “Syarider” – Sushi Transformers! Looking delicious! – International Tokyo Toy Show 2013


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