Entries in Japan (9)

Monday
Sep012014

Sony announces limited edition "Dragon Quest" PS4 for Japan

Interesting variants and limited edition PS4s are starting to roll out, ideal for those who waited for something different. The Dragon Quest Heroes  PS4 was announced yesterday and will come to Japan next Spring and will likely be a rarity. Have to say this looks pretty amazing, specially with the Metal Slime Mascot hanging out over the USB ports.

Friday
Mar282014

Japanese designer Kunihiko Morinaga futuristic exhibition opens with no distractions.

By Sonya Davidson

How curious are we? An invitation to a special exhibition piques our collective interest for the forward thinking fashion collaboration between Japanese designer Kunihiko Morinaga of ANREALAGE and Trident gum. Wait. What?

The conceptual fashion line asks us to focus more and minimize distractions in our daily life. Each piece in the collection is made of radio frequency shielding fabric protecting us from the virtual world.

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Tuesday
Mar192013

Apple releases iOS 6.1.3 update, patches lock screen security exploit

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple has finally addressed the widely reported lock screen security exploit that allowed some iOS devices to be bypassed. With iOS 6.1.3 now available via Software Update on your iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices, the update also improves some Maps functionality for Japan and various security patches aimed at making your iOS device safer.

Tuesday
Dec252012

Apple Japan's "Lucky Bag" sale to surprise buyers on Jan 2

Lucky Bag photo from TheNextWeb.comHoliday shopping traditions vary the world over. In Canada we have Boxing Day on January 26th and in Japan they celebrate Lucky Bag sale on January 2nd. Apple is offering Lucky Bags for 33,000 Yen or around CAD $390. Shoppers will line up to buy surprise bags with accessories, special Apple t-shirts, possibly iPods, headphones and cases. Some very lucky shoppers will find iPads and even MacBook Airs in their loot bags which is a really cool way to start the new year. Apple will be having the Lucky Bag sale in 7 of its Japanese Retail Stores.