RSS Feed for Japan Today http://www.japantoday.com/feed Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:02:59 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/wonder-bomb-bra This new bra for bed was developed by body care brand Wonder Bomb in collaboration with bikini model Yoko Matukane. The undergarment prevents sagging of… Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:47:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/gong-alarm-clock Banpresto has developed a new alarm clock using wrestling and boxing gongs as the design motif. When it’s time to wake up, a referee’s voice… Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:59:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/scalp-washer From Koizumi Seiki comes this “Head Spa” product for convenient home use, capable of 35 bursts per second. The product is recommended for cleaning and… Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:01:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/iron-with-enhanced-steam-function Toshiba Home Appliance is selling two upgraded irons with steam functions enhanced by 1.4 times to 0.7 mm. The irons can be used to smooth… Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:56:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/tamagotchi-id Bandai's new version of its standard Tamagotchi (raising a virtual pet) includes functions to download various items and mini games by infrared communication. Available in… Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/sports-shoes Asics has developed new sports shoes with enhanced stability and cushioning. Three versions are available – Standard, Slim and Super-wide. Price: 15,540 yen. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:22:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/compact-electronic-dictionary Seiko Instruments Inc (SII) will release at the end of the month of an upgraded version of its compact electronic dictionary that allows reading, storage… Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:20:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/bufferin-plus-s Bufferin Plus S uses FASTab, a rapid-dissolving tablet technology developed by Lion for quicker relief from headaches and fevers. The analgesic is composed of four… Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:36:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/sleep-tight Leading bed manufacturer Simmons is developing a new bed with Panasonic Electric Works, to be available in February 2010. The bed uses Panasonic’s cutting edge… Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:05:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/soldier-knife-1891 The first army knife model procured by the Swiss army in 1891 has been reproduced to commemorate 125 years since maker Victorinox's founding. The anniversary… Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:08:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/watch-your-blood-pressure Omron Colin Co has developed an automated sphygmomanometer for professional use. The Kentaro HBP-9021 features an elbow detection sensor, which shows on the monitor whether… Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:28:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/1st-anniversary-of-mcdonalds-quarter-pounder McDonald’s Japan has announced it will be adding to the menu a limited edition Quarter Pounder in two versions to commemorate the first anniversary of… Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/compact-pocket-pedometer The Omron pedometer Walking Style HJ-203 is compact, lightweight and easy to carry. Offered in seven colors, the pedometer is equipped with a speed sensor… Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:33:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/is-your-book-bleeding They say: “The shape makes it appear as if the bookmark is melting.” We say: dude, is your book bleeding? Kyouei Design’s liquid bookmark is… Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:27:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/for-tired-neck-and-shoulders From Kiribai Chemical comes this health care product recommended to anyone who suffers from neck and shoulder pain. Natural steam from azuki warms the body… Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:09:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/pentax-k-x Based on the K-m series, Hoya's new K-x is a compact lightweight digital single-lens reflex camera featuring 12.4 megapixels, making for easier video and high-speed… Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:40:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/super-compact-mouse This high-sensitive laser sensor 2.4 GHz wireless mouse from Buffalo Kokuyo Supply can be used at a maximum distance of 10 meters. Easy portability with… Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:31:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/diamond-sharpener Kyocera has adapted an industrial diamond for the whetstone of its new automatic kitchen knife sharpener. The sharpener can be used for ceramic knives as… Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:29:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/disco-dolls Gone are the days when portable amplification meant lugging a ghetto blaster around with you: today’s mobile music junkies go for something a little more… Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:32:00 +0100 http://www.japantoday.com/category/new-products/view/2-color-ballpoint-pens Mitsubishi Pencil's new pens are made in collaboration with Italian kitchenware brand Alessi. The wine opener Anna, Alessi’s best known product designed by internationally renowned… Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:19:00 +0100