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The Future Is (almost) Now With Mitsubishi’s Proposed “Aerial Display” Hologram Tech
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ROCKET NEWS
Mitsubishi says it’s coming close to perfecting the kind of floating “hologram” images seen in sci-fi films—and it hopes to introduce the “Aerial Display” technology in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The “holographic” performances of fictional android singer Hatsune Miku might se...
Mitsubishi says it’s coming close to perfecting the kind of floating “hologram” images seen in sci-fi films—and it hopes to introduce the “Aerial Display” technology in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The “holographic” performances of fictional android singer Hatsune Miku might se...
- February 23, 2016
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Hatsune Miku iDoll Is Singing, Dancing Mini Robot
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JAPAN TRENDS
Regular readers will recall the iDoll, a mini robotic doll prototype by Hakuhodo and Yukai Engineering.
In another effort to promote the prototype and expand its commercial prospects, the designers have now created a version with the Vocaloid idol Hatsune Miku.
The Hatsune Miku i...
Regular readers will recall the iDoll, a mini robotic doll prototype by Hakuhodo and Yukai Engineering.
In another effort to promote the prototype and expand its commercial prospects, the designers have now created a version with the Vocaloid idol Hatsune Miku.
The Hatsune Miku i...
- February 22, 2016
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Uno, Mura Miss Podium as Chan Wins Four Continents
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THE JAPAN TIMES
TAIPEI – Shoma Uno finished fourth and Takahito Mura fifth at the Four Continents Championships on Sunday as Canada’s Patrick Chan won the event for the third time.
Uno, in second after a personal-high 92.99 points in the short program, was only able to add another 176.82 poin...
TAIPEI – Shoma Uno finished fourth and Takahito Mura fifth at the Four Continents Championships on Sunday as Canada’s Patrick Chan won the event for the third time.
Uno, in second after a personal-high 92.99 points in the short program, was only able to add another 176.82 poin...
- February 22, 2016
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Sony's Universal Remote Control Features Customizable Screen
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Sony Corp has released a universal remote control that uses an electronic paper device and can display buttons chosen by the user.
The concept of the Huis Remote Controller Huis-100RC passed an in-house audition. A fund for commercializing it had been raised through crowdfun...
TOKYO — Sony Corp has released a universal remote control that uses an electronic paper device and can display buttons chosen by the user.
The concept of the Huis Remote Controller Huis-100RC passed an in-house audition. A fund for commercializing it had been raised through crowdfun...
- February 20, 2016
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Macho Craft Beer Bar Uses Muscles To Attract Female Drinkers
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JAPAN TRENDS
In a blatant attempt to attract women who like good beer, an event will be held on February 20th in Harajuku with bicep-baring male servers.
Macho Craft Beer Bar features three hunky men who will be serving customers without much in the way of attire.
It costs ¥4,200 for a two-hour...
In a blatant attempt to attract women who like good beer, an event will be held on February 20th in Harajuku with bicep-baring male servers.
Macho Craft Beer Bar features three hunky men who will be serving customers without much in the way of attire.
It costs ¥4,200 for a two-hour...
- February 18, 2016
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New Death Note Movie Coming In Autumn This Year, Main Cast Revealed!
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ROCKET NEWS
The main cast and other details for Death Note 2016 have been announced!
Last September, we brought our first report on the new live action Death Note movie, and now we have some updates — including the actors who will be playing the main cast!
The previous two-part Death Note mov...
The main cast and other details for Death Note 2016 have been announced!
Last September, we brought our first report on the new live action Death Note movie, and now we have some updates — including the actors who will be playing the main cast!
The previous two-part Death Note mov...
- February 11, 2016
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Cabinet Minister Looks at Possible Suspensions Over Politically Biased Broadcasts
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tuesday that broadcast stations could be ordered to cease operations in the event they repeatedly present politically biased broadcasts in violation of the country’s domestic law.
The measure could be implement...
TOKYO — Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tuesday that broadcast stations could be ordered to cease operations in the event they repeatedly present politically biased broadcasts in violation of the country’s domestic law.
The measure could be implement...
- February 10, 2016
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Disabled Workers Make Game for The Visually Impaired
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The Yomiuri Shimbun
An archaeological board game designed for the visually impaired and the sighted to play together has been completed by a game designer, the latest in a series of similar games.
Users of a workshop for people with severe multiple disabilities in Musashino, Toky...
The Yomiuri Shimbun
An archaeological board game designed for the visually impaired and the sighted to play together has been completed by a game designer, the latest in a series of similar games.
Users of a workshop for people with severe multiple disabilities in Musashino, Toky...
- February 8, 2016
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Fukushi a Near-lock For Rio
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The Yomiuri Shimbun
OSAKA — Kayoko Fukushi virtually secured a spot at this summer’s Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Sunday, winning the Osaka Women’s Marathon with the seventh-best time ever for a Japanese woman.
The 33-year-old finished in 2 hours 22 minutes 17 seconds, just under t...
The Yomiuri Shimbun
OSAKA — Kayoko Fukushi virtually secured a spot at this summer’s Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Sunday, winning the Osaka Women’s Marathon with the seventh-best time ever for a Japanese woman.
The 33-year-old finished in 2 hours 22 minutes 17 seconds, just under t...
- February 1, 2016
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Support Rate for Abe Cabinet Up 4.3 Points at 53.7%
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — The support rate for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet rose 4.3 points in January from the previous month to 53.7%, a Kyodo News opinion poll showed Sunday.
The disapproval rate came in at 35.3%, down 2.9 points from the previous poll.
In the nationwide telephone surve...
TOKYO — The support rate for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet rose 4.3 points in January from the previous month to 53.7%, a Kyodo News opinion poll showed Sunday.
The disapproval rate came in at 35.3%, down 2.9 points from the previous poll.
In the nationwide telephone surve...
- February 1, 2016
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