Japan Tech Gadget Clips

SwitchBot to Host KATA Friends AI Partner Robot Experience Event at Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Kichijoji on July 25-26

SWITCHBOT Inc., a leading IoT and smart home device brand, will hold a special experience event for its AI partner robot, "KATA Friends," at Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Kichijoji on July 25th and 26th, 2026. Visitors can interact with KATA Friends, learn about its features from expert staff, and take advantage of exclusive purchase and participation benefits, including a SwitchBot Hub Mini and original KATA Friends plushies.

2026.07.21

Home App

YAMAMOTO Launches ‘Takumi-mai’ Home Rice Polisher (YE-RC52) for Authentic Rice Milling at Home

Yamamoto Electric Co., Ltd. announces the pre-order launch of its new home rice polisher, "Takumi-mai" (YE-RC52), on July 21, 2026. This appliance brings professional-grade rice milling to households, leveraging over 90 years of motor technology and 40 years of home rice polisher development.

2026.07.21

Kitchen App

ONO Trading Announces Special Pricing for Ultra-Lightweight ‘Auto Catch LIGHT NEO’ for Pokémon GO® During Rakuten Shopping Marathon

ONO Trading Co., Ltd. is offering its ultra-lightweight Auto Catch LIGHT NEO device, compatible with Pokémon GO®, at a special limited-time price during Rakuten's summer sale event, the 'Rakuten Shopping Marathon'. This device, a best-seller with over 800,000 units sold worldwide, supports continuous Pokémon GO® play without constantly monitoring a smartphone, making summer activities more enjoyable.

2026.07.21

Gadgets

Glocusent Neck Light Series Exceeds 1,200 Units Sold in Japan by 2026, Proposing a New “Hands-Free Reading” Lifestyle

Glocusent's Neck Light series has surpassed 1,200 units in cumulative sales in the Japanese market by 2026. The series introduces "Hands-Free Reading" to Japan, catering to evolving lifestyles that seek comfort and flexibility in reading, hobbies, and various daily activities.

2026.07.21

Gadgets

Global Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) Market Projected to Reach $756 Million by 2032

Market Research Center has announced a new report on the global Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) market, projecting its growth from $561 million in 2025 to $756 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 4.5%. The report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, segmentation by type and application, and profiles of key industry players.

2026.07.20

Uncategorized

Rakuten Shopping Marathon: Experience a New Way to Play Pokémon GO® Indoors with ARmate, an AR Game Support Tool that Reduces Weather and Physical Constraints, Now at a Special Price

ONO Trading Co., Ltd. is offering ARmate, an AR game support tool compatible with Pokémon GO®, at a special price during the Rakuten Shopping Marathon. This device helps players enjoy AR games comfortably from home or indoors, even during hot weather, by offering wide-area coverage, smart roaming, auto-catch features, and a long-lasting battery.

2026.07.20

Gadgets

Pocket Auto Catch NEO: Lightweight Pokémon GO® Auto-Catch Device on Special Offer During Rakuten Shopping Marathon

ONO Trading Co., Ltd. announces a special limited-time price for its 'Pocket Auto Catch NEO' device, designed for Pokémon GO®, during the Rakuten Shopping Marathon. This 5g wrist-worn device offers simple operation for comfortable and safe gameplay, especially during the summer season.

2026.07.20

Wearables

SwitchBot Offers Limited-Time 12% Discount on “Relay Switch 1” for Smartening Existing Lighting and Equipment Without Replacement

SWITCHBOT Corporation, a leader in IoT and smart home devices, is holding a limited-time sale on its embedded smart relay, "SwitchBot Relay Switch 1." This device allows users to smarten existing lighting and equipment without replacement, offering Matter bridge and Bluetooth relay functionalities. The sale offers a 12% discount on official online stores.

2026.07.20

Home App

MOTTERU Announces Up to 50% Off New and Popular Products at Rakuten Shopping Marathon

MOTTERU Corporation will offer discounts of up to approximately 50% on 107 popular and new products during the Rakuten Shopping Marathon, starting July 19th. The sale includes various items such as waterproof cases, handy fans, mobile batteries, and smartphone accessories.

2026.07.19

Gadgets

“SOPPY” Home Food Waste Disposer Launched to Address Summer Kitchen Odor and Waste Disposal, Reducing Waste by up to 96%

L&L LivelyLife Inc. has launched “SOPPY,” a home food waste disposer designed to tackle common kitchen concerns like food waste odor and disposal frequency. This new appliance dries and pulverizes food waste, achieving up to a 96% reduction in volume. It features a dual deodorization system with ozone and activated carbon, operates quietly at approximately 38dB, and offers a compact design suitable for various kitchen environments.

2026.07.19

Kitchen App