HIGH TECH JAPAN

ClubT – Original graphics

2009-10-26T23:50:00.003+09:00

"ClubT" is website published by ClubT Ltd. where graphic artists can get royalties on sales of items such Tshirts, mugs, bags, lighters, iPhone cases, etc. featuring their design.

ClubT website here:
http://clubt.jp/

ClubT Ltd. Corporate website here:
http://www.clubt.co.jp/

Papyless E-books

2009-10-26T23:26:00.004+09:00

Papyless Co. is a Japanese provider of e-books.

Papyless website here:
www.papy.co.jp

Tokyo Motor Show 2009

2009-10-23T00:23:00.003+09:00

The 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009 will be held between October 24 and November 4 at the Makuhari Messe, in Chiba City, near Tokyo.

The organizer is Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.(JAMA)

More info here:
http://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/en/index.html

Kindle available in Japan

2009-10-23T00:11:00.003+09:00

Amazon’s Kindle is available in Japan for ¥25,000.
The company is targeting commuters on public transportation as the major customer base.

Kindle release in Japan is good news for many foreigners living in Japan.

More info here:
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nc20091021a1.html#

Google Japan logo - Edogawa Rampo

2009-10-21T22:30:00.002+09:00

Today, Google Japan’s logo celebrates Edogawa Rampo’s birthday.

www.google.co.jp

Edogawa Rampo on Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edogawa_Rampo

Inkiness - the Feel of Real Pen & Ink

2009-10-20T23:10:00.003+09:00

Inkiness is an iPhone / iPod touch application developed by Japanese software company Fenrir Inc.

"Inkiness is a notepad that feels and has the presence of real stationery."

Inkiness website here:
http://www.fenrir-inc.com/ga/inkiness/general/

Fenrir Inc. English website here:
http://www.fenrir-inc.com/

Fenrir Inc. Japaese website here:
http://www.fenrir.co.jp/

Peace of mind cellphone for kids

2009-10-19T23:16:00.007+09:00

Cellphone carrier KDDI and security company SECOM to release Mamorino - the “peace of mind” cellphone for kids - in spring 2010.

The compact, waterproof devices to be carried by kids, will allow parents to constantly track their children whereabouts.

More info here:
http://plusd.itmedia.co.jp/mobile/articles/0910/19/news046.html

Smart.fm from Cerego

2009-10-06T06:53:00.004+09:00

Smart.fm - "The place you go to learn" - is a learning platform developed by Cerego Japan.

Smart.fm site here:
http://smart.fm/

About Cereo here:
http://smart.fm/about/learning_science

Let's Enjoy Tokyo - Portal

2009-10-03T02:24:00.004+09:00

Let's Enjoy Tokyo - is a web portal published by Tokyo Metro Co.,Ltd. & GOURMET NAVIGATOR INC. offering information on events, shopping, restaurants, concerts, museums, etc. around the city.

Let's Enjoy Tokyo site here:
http://www.enjoytokyo.jp/

Google Japan logo - Tsukimi

2009-10-03T02:13:00.002+09:00

Today, Google Japan's logo celebrates Tsukimi

www.google.co.jp

Tsukimi on Wikipedia here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsukimi

JGAS 2009

2009-10-02T01:13:00.003+09:00

Japan Graphic Arts Show 2009 (JGAS 2009) will be held at Tokyo Big Site between Oct. 6 - Oct. 10, 2009

More info here:
http://www.jgas.jp/eng/index.html

PrivacyMark System - Japan

2009-10-02T00:38:00.005+09:00

The PrivacyMark System is a system used in Japan to accredit private enterprises that take appropriate measures to protect personal information.

The PrivacyMark System is in compliance with Japan Industrial Standards.

The PrivacyMark System is popular with high-tech enterprises in Japan.

More info here:
http://privacymark.org/privacy_mark/about/outline_and_purpose.html

TV Asahi and TBS on YouTube

2009-10-01T00:17:00.003+09:00

Japanese TV channels "TV Asahi" and "TBS" to webcast news and other programs on YouTube.

More info here:
http://home.kyodo.co.jp/modules/fstStory/index.php?storyid=462391

Tokyo Information Portal for Foreign-Affiliated Companies

2009-10-01T00:06:00.003+09:00

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s One-Stop Information Portal for Foreign-Affiliated Companies - offers information in English.

More info here:
http://www.tokyo-business.jp/eng/index.html

The Good Design Awards - Japan

2009-09-29T23:44:00.001+09:00

The Good Design Awards is a program / award organized by Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization (JIDPO) with purpose of encouraging good design.

There are about 3000 submissions every year.

More info here:
http://www.g-mark.org/english/index.html

Absolute Software to launch in Japan

2009-09-29T23:30:00.006+09:00

Absolute Software - the Canadian company specialized in technology for security of mobile computers, netbooks, and smartphones - to launch Absolute Software in Japan.

Absolute Software website:
http://www.absolute.com/

MagaStore - Japanese Magazines on iPhone

2009-09-29T23:20:00.003+09:00

www.MagaStore.jp is a site published by Dentsu and Yappa promoting an iPhone application for reading Japanese Magazines.

More info here:
http://www.magastore.jp/

So-NET Photo Print online

2009-09-29T00:42:00.001+09:00

So-net Entertainment Corporation has started a new service called "So-NET Photo Print".
Customers can upload pictures online and have the prints delivered home in the same day.

More info here:
http://www.so-net.ne.jp/print/

http://japan.internet.com/busnews/20090928/4.html

Hello-Global.com - market insight

2009-09-29T00:18:00.003+09:00

Hello-Global.com is a new Japanese website offering Business Concierge and market insight on Japan.

More info here:
http://hello-global.com/

Google Japan logo - Confucius

2009-09-29T00:01:00.001+09:00

Today, Google Japan's logo celebrates Confucius.

www.google.co.jp

Confucius on Wikipedia here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucius

Touchable Hologram at Tokyo University

2009-09-25T23:41:00.005+09:00

Researchers at Tokyo University have developed a hologram you can feel / touch.

Among possible near future application include virtual switches in hospitals.

More info here:
http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=112010&videoChannel=6

U3-X Electric Unicycle

2009-09-25T23:15:00.006+09:00

Honda introduces the U3-X "electric unicycle" as the smallest transportation device.

When fully charged, the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries provide a one hour ride.

Honda will exhibit U3-X at the Tokyo Motor Show.

More info here:
http://sankei.jp.msn.com/economy/business/090924/biz0909241120003-n1.htm

Japan National Tourism Organization - Website

2009-09-24T22:27:00.003+09:00

www.visitjapan.jp - a website published by the Japan National Tourism Organization is nicely designed and available in 9 languages.

Main webpage here:
http://www.visitjapan.jp/

English webpage here:
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/

Mixi plans to reach 30 million members

2009-09-24T22:09:00.002+09:00

Mixi, a very popular SNS in Japan plans to increase the number of its members to 30 million within four years.

Mixi site here:
http://mixi.jp/

More info here:
http://www.japantoday.com/category/technology/view/mixi-plans-to-double-users-within-4-years

Daikin Air Purifier decomposes the H5N1 virus 100%

2009-09-24T21:52:00.002+09:00

Daikin Industries Ltd. has developed a new Air Purifier “Streamer” that decomposes the H5N1 (swine flu) virus at 100%.

“Streamer” is expected to sell very well this fall and coming winter.

More details here:
http://www.daikinaircon.com/news/2009new_ca/