The Technology Matsuri

Here are the entries for this December Blog Matsuri. This was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. I definitely think you should check each of them out.

Joshua Zimmerman
Entry: Robot School Girl Horror
Description: This one creeped me out and got me excited, not that way, at the same time. I love robots and always get excited to see them. I was creeped out that they were turning them into school girls. There is a youtube video to watch too.

Just Another Day in Japan
Entry: Toilet Technology
Description: This is the exact reason I wanted technology as athe topic. I was after anything especially not so seen parts of Japanese technology. Funnily enough there was a conversation in my Japanese club once about toilets in Japan.

Lonelee Planet
Entry: Top 5 Japanese Gadgets from Thanko
Description: Thanko is a Gadget company and apparently they come out with some very interesting gadgets. Lets just say for one part nekomimi is going to sound awesome again.

Gakuranman
Entry: Omoshiro Zakka – R2D2 Soy Sauce Bottle
Description: This isn’t exactly technology, but I am a huge sucker for Star Wars especially droids so since droids are technology it is ok this time. Though looking at the picture it seems like it could get a little messy.

NihongoUp Blog
Entry: The digital camera that started it all
Description: I really liked this one post. I am a huge fan of photography so when I get to read/see history on the digital camera I am all over it. What is funny is the megapixel rating that it has. Never imagined it would be that number.

Maz
Entry: Karakuri (Part 1)
Description: This was an amazing entry. This is a side of the Japanese culture I had never even had a hint of knowing existed. Definitely give this a read, and watch the youtube videos. Imagine wooden robots.

Jamaipanese
Entry: 5 Japanese Robots
Description: Oh we have some more robot goodness here. These are as creepy and really show how far we have come with technology as humans. I will say I am an ASIMO fan, but after seeing the ApripPoko I don’t know anymore. However, the security guard looks a bit too happy to be one.

Muza-chan
Entry: 7 Reasons Why Japanese Trains Are Different
Description: While I am not a huge fan of trains, because of not so fun experience with them, I will say after reading this when I go to Japan I will probably not feel as bad about it. Seeing the different types and views of them I can see why people can be enamored by them. The first picture would make me nervous as a worker though.

Through Eyes From Afar
Entry: A Pinch of Salt
Description: I have got to give mad props on creativity of this one. When I think technology I think mechanical. Here is a good post on chemical technology/science. I will say second picture makes me wonder about whether I really like salt or not.

kirai
Entry: Manicure Machine
Description: This takes vending machines to a whole new level. I’ll just put it that way. The internals actually look kind of neat.

Japan Sugoi
Entry: Japanese Suima Automated Baby Crib
Description: I am living in the wrong country to be lazy in. Japan seems to make some cool stuff for those that want to be lazy, at times. I might have to import one someday if I have kids. Though can you tell me is it made out of wood or wood like plastic?

EDIT: Sorry I missed one I feel horrible about it, but here it is.

chottomatte.net
Entry: RIKEN Next-Generation Supercomputer, Kobe, Port Island
Description: I loved reading this especially since I am a programmer. I love computers. I especially want one this big.

Be sure to stay tuned for next months matsuri at loneleeplanet.

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