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      :: From The Blog...
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        The ThinkPad "netbook" actually isn't a netbook at all - and now we know what powers it.
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      Welcome to wasabi! Exclusively on Sympatico.ca
      Every week our correspondents in Japan track down and review the hottest gadgets on the Asian market -
      items that you simply can't buy here in Canada.
      Better yet, each week, one lucky reader will win the gadget and be the envy of their friends and family.
      So read on... and add some wasabi to your day!

      :: Articles
      • Electric cigarette for better health
        An electric cigarette that generates pseudo smoke to ease the psychological desire for smoking.
      • Eat well and deal with the consequences!
        A breathalyzer that actually tells you if you have bad breath.
      • Ear picking culture
        Ear-picking may be an ancient custom in Japan, but this gadget makes it a much safer practice.
      • Shooting Kamehameha in Dragonball video game
        A stand-alone video game for fans of the Dragonball franchise.
      • Displaying Photos in a Digital Frame
        Figuring out how to display such vast numbers of photographs poses quite a challenge, but now an elegant solution to this dilemma thanks to Sony’s digital photo frame.
      • No More Drinking and Driving with Digital Alcohol Checker
        The recent proliferation of sushi shops in the West is sure to stir up fervent interest in Japanese cuisine's classic companion: sake.
      • Daily Earthquake Awareness
        There is no such thing as being overly cautious where disaster prevention is concerned.
      • A Cigarette Case That Promotes Quitting
        Will-power in the form of a locked box.
      • Canine Photography
        Today, the pet industry is a huge market in Japan. The growth rate is significant, creating more pet services and even more kinds of animal species available.
      • You Are The Key To Your Data
        Forget about magnetic card readers. New biometric technology is easy to use and extremely secure.
      • Better living through negative ions?
        A massage tool which also plays all your favourite tracks.
      • Bathing Apes audio player
        This unique player floats on the water and plays all your favourite tunes while you relax in the bath.
      • Autodestruction
        There are days when everything just goes wrong.
      • "Arigato" from a Little Robot
        Japanese robotics technologies are highly advanced, opening the door to new possibilities and providing more and more benefits to our lives.
      • Ant's Life Studio
        Simulate the lives of one of the most revered insects in Japanese society.
      • Air Guitar Boom
        In 2006, the winner of the 11th Annual Air Guitar World Championship was Japan's Yosuke Oochi from Dainoji (a comedy group).
      • Good sleep with "Dreamin"
        Sleep disorders are becoming more and more common. Ancient acupressure may hold the secret to a cure.
      • Portable synthesizer
        Don't let the size fool you. This is a full-featured synthesizer in the palm of your hand.
      • Sounds of Japan
        Why record just the visual when you can capture the sounds as well.
      • The USB Device That Keeps You Warm
        Laptops do a good job at keeping your lap warm. But what about your feet?
      • The Tiniest Bluetooth Headset for your Mobile Phone
        In Japan, an entire culture has stemmed from the popularization of cellular phones.
      • The Ministry of Fondue
        Get the family together this winter while enjoying nabe(Japanese fondue.)
      • The Lost and Found
        Constantly losing your keys, umbrella or maybe your iPod? Now your lost items can call for help.
      • The Grey Zone
        Japanese people tend to avoid giving straight answers unless they are absolutely 100% sure.
      • Stylish Humidifier
        A simple yet beautiful humidifier which emits vapour our of a thin, chimney-like nozzle.
      • Sleeping to Music
        Are pillows really just for sleeping?
      • Skin Care Craze
        For Japanese men and women, interest in skin care has been on the rise. A lot of beauty salons are opening up on street corners and even in train stations. Pharmacies offer varied products for all genders, ages and purposes.
      • Secret Karaoke Training
        Perfect to use for practice or for when you just need to shout out and relax.
      • Here comes…Robomop!
        Between the mid to end of March, you'll see many people wearing masks in Japan. At first you may think the flu is prevalent, but soon you'll realize that many are wearing a pair of sunglasses and even goggles as well. This surreal scene marks the beginning of Japanese hay fever season.
      • Rechargeable Hand Warmer
        Electronic hand-warmer for those cold winter days.
      • Protecting your Privacy with Plus Guard
        Worried that something might be lurking in your bedroom lamp or in the potted plant in your office?
      • Visual Experience with a Portable Video Projector
        Atex nanovision NV-60 is so small it can fit in the palm of your hand but it’s powerful enough to project onto a 60-inch screen.
      • Portable Air Purifier
        The Eneloop Air Fresher clears away 99.9% of airborne viruses and infections within one square metre in 30 minutes.
      • Portability is the key for usability
        There is no such thing as "super-size" in Japanese, but we are good at down sizing since we live on a small island where we share space with 130 million people. That’s why things are designed to the highest space-saving efficiency.
      • Playing Catch with Laser Baseball
        See how you measure up to the pros with the Laser Baseball.
      • Multi-Coloured LED Shower
        No one like surprises when they're half-awake.
      • Watching my watch, watching movies
        Movies on your cell phone? That's so 10 minutes ago! You should watch them on your wrist.
      • The MP3 pen is mightier than the Katana?
        Taking notes can distract you. Now you don't have to.
      • Monsoon Gear
        The "air conditioning shirt" is literally a 'cool' invention from Japan.
      • Maintain Good Posture with VISOMATE
        Spare yourself from painful backaches with VISIOMATE!
      • Let's wash it with the washlet
        Sometimes, toilet paper alone can't get you really clean. Wash away those worries with the Washlet.
      • Change your Lifestyle with Jinsei Dokei Alarm Clock
        Jinsei-Tokei works something like a tamagochi depending on what time you wake up, you watch your character's life get better... or worse!
      • A Keychain for Japanese Ghost Busters!
        Japanese gadget enthusiast can explore the ghostly world with Baketan2.
      • Infinite Bubble Wrap: Mugen Puchi Puchi
        Mugen Puchi Puchi is a Japanese key chain toy designed to mimic the sound and feeling of popping bubble wrap.
      • Flying Toys for the Holidays
        The worlds first flapping wing robot; the mechnical tonbo (dragonfly).
      • Wake up, wake up, WAKE UP!
        These alarming clocks are perfect for those who seem to have a hard time getting out of bed.
      • Measuring Your Body Mass Index
        With this weight-watcher, the perfect body may be attained without the excessiveness of overzealous dieting.
      • Eye Massage
        Relieve eye strain in just five minutes!
      • Electronic Experiment Kit for Kids and Grown-ups!
        Denshi Block, an electronic experiment kit originally released in 1976 has been redesigned.
      • Electric Stargazing
        Tired of the light pollution that keeps all but the brightest stars invisible? Wish your apartment had a skylight? A home planetarium might just ease your need for starlight.
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