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Supercloud looms for Japanese government
Japan revealed plans to build a massive shared-cloud infrastructure as part of a program to improve operational efficiency and reduce cost.
Another Google Flub? Ancient Japanese Maps Stir Old Prejudices
When Google Earth added historical maps of Japan to its online collection last year, the search giant didn’t expect a backlash. The finely detailed woodblock prints have been around for centuries, they were already posted on another Web site, and a historical map of Tokyo put up in 2006 hadn’t caused any problems. However, Google failed to judge how its offering would be received. The company is now facing inquiries from the Justice Ministry and angry accusations of prejudice because its maps detailed the locations of former low-caste communities.
Old Japanese maps on Google Earth unveil secrets
When Google Earth added historical maps of Japan to its online collection last year, the search giant didn’t expect a backlash. The finely detailed woodblock prints have been around for centuries, they were already posted on another Web site, and a historical map of Tokyo put up in 2006 hadn’t caused any problems.
Amazing Interior Design Ideas
Hana table by Japanese designer Shige Hasegawa consists of five interlocking plywood legs that support the glass top without any screws or nails.
The World’s First Solar-Powered Waterproof Cell Phone
Ever find yourself with a water-soaked low-battery phone? Sharp and Japanese network KDDI have a solution: the world’s first solar-powered waterproof cell phone.
Ubuntu Linux gets a comic book
Ubunchu is a Japanese Manga comic series about students in a sys admin club who are getting into Ubuntu. I wonder if there are comic books about Windows users too.
Graft Architects’ Living Hill Skyscraper in Japan
Graft Architects has wowed us again with this spectacular living hill high rise complete with a giant green roof that drapes over the top and down the sides. Designed for a Japanese client who had tight restrictions on size, height, and setbacks, the AO Project expands from its confines and improves the space with lots of lush vegetation.
Robot Madness: Walk Like Humans Do!
A Japanese humanoid robot made its debut this week at a fashion show, although news reports noted that its smooth walk still didn’t measure up to the stride of a human supermodel. HRP-4C represents just the latest robot attempting to achieve bipedal walking, which remains a distinctly human feature in comparison to most animals…
Device Allows You To Control Your iPod Using Facial Movement
A wink, a smile or a raised eyebrow could soon change the music on your iPod or start up the washing machine, thanks to a new Japanese gadget.
Japanese "hate" for iPhone all a big mistake
A report intending to portray the iPhone as “hated” in the Japanese market turns out to have been built upon fake quotations from industry writers and observers who were misrepresented by remarks attributed to them that they never made. Their actual comments on the iPhone’s prospects in Japan are far more interesting.
