Fun tech Share x facebook whatsapp Posted byRick MartinApr 1, 2013Computer beats pro shogi player for the first time everI expect not many of our readers are shogi (aka ‘Japanese chess’) players, but you might…
Fun tech Share x facebook whatsapp Posted byRick MartinApr 1, 20137 April Fools’ Day internet pranks from JapanApril Fools’ Day traditionally doesn’t mean much in Japan. But it seems as though a number…
Design Share x facebook whatsapp Posted byYukari MitsuhashiApr 1, 2013Uniqlo drops a unique pop-up shop at Tokyo’s Shibuya stationA rather historical event took place at one of the biggest train stations in Japan Shibuya…
News Share x facebook whatsapp Posted byRick MartinMar 31, 2013Japan tech this week: Groovy, Gung Ho, and Subscription SakeWe’ve had another fun week here at SD, doing our best to bring you interesting tech…
Events Share x facebook whatsapp Posted byRick MartinMar 31, 2013Deadline approaching for G-startup event in Beijing, get your application in now!We just received a short note from the folks over at Beijing-based GWC reminding us that…
Business Share x facebook whatsapp Posted byMasaru IkedaMar 31, 2013Japanese social restaurant finder app Retty teams up with major portals on booking dealRetty, a Tokyo-based startup providing social restaurant recommendations, has announced a partnership with three Japanese major…
Business Share x facebook whatsapp Posted byMasaru IkedaMar 31, 2013Can a small startup help a Japanese convenience store giant promote itself abroad?Japanese convenience store chain Lawson has partnered with up-and-coming startup Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) to establish…
Android Share x facebook whatsapp Posted byYukari MitsuhashiMar 31, 2013Tamagotchi is back as a fun mobile app!Remember Tamagotchi? The little egg-shaped keychain with a creature inside that asked for your attention to…
Company Profiles Share x facebook whatsapp Posted byRick MartinMar 29, 2013From Japan to Silicon Valley: AnyPerk’s startup journey has been longer than mostUp-and-coming startup Anyperk recently announced that it has raised $1.4 million in funding. And with plans…
Android Share x facebook whatsapp Posted byRick MartinMar 29, 2013With over 4M downloads, crazy ‘Battle Cats’ game from Japan still has some surprises in storeOne of my very favorite mobile games over the past year has been Battle Cats (known…