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'Joy of spring': Japan fetes cherry blossoms despite virus

Mar 23, 2020 (AFP)

Over a warm long weekend in Tokyo, people packed into traditional blossom hotspots, many not even wearing face masks, to admire the fluffy white and pink flower...

Enough corruption to go around Japan

Mar 27, 2017 (SPX)

This past week it has been "Scandal City" in Japan. It all began a month ago when it was discovered that the Japanese Prime Minister, his wife, the Minister of ...

IBARAKI A Time Traveler's Journal

Jan 17, 2017 (JPN)

The alluring charm of Ibaraki can be an elusive creature. Akin to an ethereal breeze catching you unaware, it sweeps you into a serene adventure colored by a hi...

Coolest of the Cool Exotic Ideas for Gift Shopping

Dec 06, 2016 (SPX)

Japan Press Network (JPN) has just published its semi-annual Asian Expo Buyer`s Guide, a one-of-a-kind catalogue of exotic gift ideas that wholesalers and retai...

Mini Air Sensors Get 'Smart'

Nov 29, 2016 (JPN)

Growing international sensitivity about air quality, combined with the potential of IoT (internet of things) technology, has opened the door to an array of gadg...

Smart Cup Turns Hydration into a Science

Nov 29, 2016 (JPN)

For most people, drinking is a simple act of swallowing liquid. For those you prefer to keep track of every drop they imbibe, the perfect tool is now here. The ...

Tuning for the Perfect Sound

Nov 29, 2016 (JPN)

No two ears are built the same; our ears hear sounds differently, the same way our left and right eyes see differently. Just as people need different lenses to ...

Virtual Reality Fun by Phone

Nov 29, 2016 (JPN)

Virtual reality (VR) is exploding faster than anyone thought, and this is only good news for gamers eager to get in on the action. Analysts are pegging VR to ha...

Wireless Charging Wars Heat Up

Nov 29, 2016 (JPN)

The wireless charging wars have just heated up, thanks to new innovations in one of the two dominant industry protocols. Hong-Kong-based Systech Electronics is ...

The Wearable Swim Coach

Nov 29, 2016 (JPN)

Fans of location positioning systems (who isn't?) who also spend significant time in the water will appreciate the first ever GPS-enabled swim trackers ever see...

No Excuse to Stay Dirty

Nov 18, 2016 (JPN)

"I think I can, I think I can!" is a certainly a mantra that has survived the test of time. At Shenzen Goodfaith Industrial Co., Ltd. such positive thinking als...

Redefining Scooting

Nov 18, 2016 (JPN)

Electric scooters continue to get lighter, faster, and more affordable, with Chinese manufacturers leading the way. Shenzen Sixbats Technology Co., Ltd., a thre...

The Smartwatch Goes 'Mod'

Nov 18, 2016 (JPN)

The rapidly growing smartwatch market is bracing for a twist that may turn the industry on its head: modular construction that allows users to customize the kin...

Sticky Cell Phones: End of the Line for the Selfie Stick

Nov 17, 2016 (JPN)

Are selfie sticks on the way out? Advances in 'nano-suction' technology may be pointing in that direction. At Shenzen-based epoxy skin and vinyl sticker maker D...

Biking Meets Bluetooth

Nov 17, 2016 (SPX)

To be seen or not to be seen - that is the life-and-death question for bicyclists everywhere. Well, designers at Shenzen Qianhai LIVALL IoT Technology Co. have ...

The Carpenter's Dream Tool

Nov 17, 2016 (JPN)

A good tape measure makes every carpenter's Top 10 list of must-have items. Bagel Labs has souped it up to be a dream tool for measuring just about anything. Th...

The Insomniac's Best Friend

Nov 17, 2016 (JPN)

Having trouble getting to sleep at night? A new breed of smart glasses may help. Shenzen Qianhai Icecold IT Co. Ltd. has developed the PEGASI, a new breed of th...

Going 'Mini' with 4K Video

Nov 17, 2016 (JPN)

Perhaps it was inevitable, but mini 4K video technology is finally becoming affordably mainstream. Shenzen-based CONC Tech Co., Ltd. continues to push the edge ...

Instant Shade for the Sedan

Nov 17, 2016 (JPN)

Reinventing old ideas for new applications is not always a bad idea. But an umbrella for a car? Engineers at Shenzhen Mynew Technology Co. are confident that th...

When in Trouble, Smart Whistle

Nov 17, 2016 (JPN)

Thanks to internet-of-things (IoT) technology, the venerable safety whistle has just gotten an upgrade. And this version barely needs a breath to sound the alar...