Muro Box – The world’s first smart music box
We are living in a technologically advanced era; with VR experiences, artificial intelligence, facial recognition and practically the whole world just a click of a…
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5G tech makes switching between public and private networks easy
5G broadband is expected to become the norm in Japan in the not too distant future. At present, 5G is only used in confined spaces…
Recommended Japanese digital gadgets and convenient electronic goods in 2020
Smartphones, tablets, smart devices…all are now part of our daily lives and with the evolution in technology happening recently, I feel that Reiwa is the…
Top jobs which should be replaced by robots
Do you remember the time before ATM machines? When people had to wait in line at the bank just to deposit their paycheck or withdraw…
3D-printed Cyber Wagashi fuses futuristic design and traditional Japanese sweets
Creative company Konel Inc. has announced they will be participating in the futuristic Open Meals project with a new twist on traditional Japanese sweets called…
Japan’s New Meowing, Purring, Realistic Robot Cat Companion Loves You The More You Play With It
Perhaps if you were to combine the aesthetic of a Japanese service that creates wearable realistic replicas of your cat’s head along with the super…
Sony Introduces A Mini Wearable Personal Air Conditioner
Summer in Japan can be grueling, with a combination of heat and humidity often overwhelming the most seasoned travelers, with cases of heatstroke and dehydration…
Concerns Over Japan’s Driverless Trains Remain
The Seaside Liner that figured in an accident by running in the wrong direction on June 1, 2019. Service resumed July 4, using manual, driver-operated…
Interactive Digital Windows Let You Peer Outside Into An Edo Period Japanese Village
Atmoph Windows are digital windows that display beautifully filmed 4K videos and on-location recorded audio of scenic areas. The idea is for the gorgeously realistic…
Cyberpunk Sake Cup “HOLOYoi Masu” Projects Hologram Images In Your Sake, Plays Music
If you thought those whisky glasses in Blade Runner looked cool, set your sights on the HOLOYoi Masu. Stylized in Japanese as HOLO酔い升, the name…
With Help from Robots, Nursery Teachers Have More Time to Focus on Children
Written by The Sankei Shimbun | JAPAN Forward ICT (Information and Communication Technology), including robots, are starting to be utilized in the childcare industry. Increasingly,…
teamLab’s Digital Art Wonderland ‘Borderless’ Gets Ephemeral Cherry Blossom Makeover for Spring
Japanese art collective, teamLab, use a mix of digital technology and physical 3D spaces to create an interactive experience like no other. Their fantastical exhibitions,…
Music Playing Soy Milk Carton Born Out of Viral Tweet and Here’s How You Can Win One!
Sometimes the best ideas are born through serendipity. In a state of tiredness, a Japanese student (@tn_mogura) accidentally plugged his earphones into the straw hole…
Japan’s New Communicative Pet Family Robot Was Born To Love You
When you think of Japanese robotics, it’s easy to be distracted by some of the more eccentric and outlandish examples such as robot-staffed hotels or…
Japan’s Karaage-kun Robot Serves Up Convenience Store Chicken of the Future
Of all the legendary convenience store snacks in Japan, fried chicken must be one of the most popular. Sitting there, bathing in the warm, tempting…