2013.06.27

Compact and Reliable
High-Quality Portable Stereo Speakers

The TDK Life on Record brand has released the "TL621" line-in speaker. It supports a 3.5mm stereo mini-plug compatible with various devices and is equipped with a USB power port on the back, allowing you to enjoy music while charging your smartphone or tablet. With two 50mm full-range speakers and two passive radiators, it delivers powerful sound despite its compact size. It can also be powered by dry batteries, making it suitable for outdoor use (approximately 40 hours of continuous use with alkaline batteries). Open price.

Imation Customer Service
0120-81-0544
http://www.tdk-media.jp/

2013.06.27

A Mysterious Summer Sky in Your Pocket
Limited Edition for "FIELD NOTES"

FIELD NOTES BRAND, inspired by the notebooks used by American farmers for work records, has released a limited edition called "Night Sky." The cover features thick pulp paper, and the back cover is fully printed with astronomical photographs taken at Great Basin National Park, known for its exceptionally beautiful night skies in the United States. Inside, you'll find explanations and tips for stargazing, which is a delightful touch. The inner pages use a grid and dot grid format, a first for the brand. Comes as a set of three notebooks. Available late July. ¥1260.

HIGHTIDE
http://hightide.co.jp/

2013.06.27

Unique Storage for Unfinished Bottles
House-Shaped Bottle Stopper

The online store "craft_one," which curates ceramics and design products with a unique aesthetic, has added "Bottle House," a wooden bottle stopper shaped like a house, to its lineup. Available in two wood types (beach and oak) and five roof colors, it adds a splash of color to any table. Designed by Daphne Laurens of the Netherlands. This item is also available at the "CRAFT REAL SAMPLING NORDIC 2013" event on the 5th floor of Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs. ¥1575.

craft_one
http://craftcraft.net

2013.06.20

Built-in 4 USB Ports
A Dedicated Bench for Your Devices

The "Converge" by Quirky, an American company, is a charging stand compatible with various devices such as iPads, iPhones, smartphones, and digital cameras. It features four USB ports on the back and allows you to neatly organize and hide messy cables by routing them through the slots. The stand has a gentle slope, making it easy to operate your device while charging. Its side silhouette is smooth and aesthetically pleasing, complementing any interior. Available in basic white. Open price.

Trinity
Tel. 048-299-3433
http://www.trinity.jp/

2013.06.20

World's Smallest Class Digital SLR
"PENTAX Q7" to be Released July 5th

The "PENTAX Q7" is the world's smallest and lightest digital interchangeable-lens camera (as of June 1st). It achieves the highest image quality in the company's "Q series" and is equipped with high sensitivity performance, image stabilization, and improved response times, befitting a high-end model. Notably, it features a "Bokeh Control function" that allows for DSLR-like background and foreground blur effects, managed automatically by the camera. It also offers 11 digital filters, including "Toy Camera," "Negative Positive Invert," and "Posterization," for easily creating unique photographic expressions. Open price.

PENTAX RICOH Customer Service Center
0570-001313

2013.06.20

Transforms into a Lantern!
High-Capacity Mobile Battery

Look East's "SL-PC813" is a lantern-shaped mobile battery equipped with an LED light. By sliding the handle and pressing the button for a long time, the LED light turns on, functioning as a flashlight or lantern. The battery has a capacity of 7800mAh, capable of charging an iPhone 5 more than 5 times or a Galaxy S4 more than 3 times. Full charging takes about 10 hours, and it's designed for approximately 500 charge/discharge cycles. It's ideal not only for outdoor use but also for emergencies. Available in white and black. Open price.

Look East
Tel. 03-5816-3518
http://www.lookeast.co.jp/

2013.06.13

Ceramics That Give Form to Intangible Scents

ESTEBAN, a fragrance brand, was born in Montpellier, Southern France, in 1979. The founder, also a pilot, expressed his travel experiences through scents, successfully imprinting them onto uniquely developed ceramics, establishing the new genre of interior fragrance. "CEDRE" (Cedar) is an exquisite scent that evokes the Himalayan cedar, long revered as a "sacred tree." It features a warm, woody base with accents of clove and nutmeg. This set includes ceramics and a dish, perfect for entryways or living rooms. ¥3150.

ESTEBAN
http://www.esteban.co.jp

2013.06.13

Speaker with Carabiner Hook for Wireless Music

The Philips "SBT30" is a wireless portable speaker with Bluetooth® compatibility. Its lightweight 150g body houses neodymium drivers, delivering powerful sound despite its compact size. The rubber exterior cover is removable and washable. The included carabiner hook allows you to enjoy high-quality sound outdoors with ease. It offers 8 hours of continuous playback on a single charge. Available in four colors: black, pink, blue, and purple, allowing you to coordinate with your portable music player. Open price.

Philips Support Center
0120-336-634

2013.06.13

Mobile Battery Featuring Popular Character "Danbo"

The "cheero DANBOARD Version" is a high-capacity mobile battery born from a collaboration between "Danbo," a character from the popular comic "Yotsuba&!," and mobile accessory maker "cheero." The initial limited release of 1000 units sold out within two hours of its launch. Due to high demand for restocks, a second batch is scheduled for sale starting Sunday, June 16th, at 10 PM. A full charge can power an iPhone approximately 5 times, and it can be recharged repeatedly for about 500 uses. The remaining battery level is indicated by five LED lights. ¥3750.

cheeromart
http://www.cheero.net

2013.06.06

New Colors for "PENTAX WG-3," Capable of Underwater Shots at 14m Depth

The "PENTAX WG-3," a waterproof compact digital camera, boasts a rugged design with excellent waterproof performance up to 14 meters and shock resistance up to 2 meters. Featuring a new 4x optical zoom lens with a bright F2.0 aperture, a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor for high sensitivity, and a new image processing engine, it delivers high-definition images. Since its release in March, it has been well-received. The new white and blue models, released this time, feature a refreshing white base with vibrant blue accents, designed for summer. The front panel is made of aluminum alloy. Open price.

PENTAX RICOH Customer Service Center
0570-001313

2013.06.06

A Dutch Tale of Past and Present Adorns a Wine Bottle

"USUALS," a Dutch design unit launched in 1998, created the "LASTING MEMORY DECORATED WINE BOTTLE 1." This piece features intricate paper cuttings on a wine bottle, depicting idyllic Dutch landscapes alongside modern construction machinery like power shovels. It evokes the layers of time embedded in the land, viewed through the bottle. Its beauty makes it suitable as a standalone objet d'art or as a vase for flowers. ¥7875 (Diameter 75 x Height 300mm).

CIBONE Aoyama
Tel. 03-3475-8017
http://www.cibone.com/

2013.06.06

A 3-in-1 Keyboard for iPad mini

The "Logitech Keyboard Folio mini" (TM720) for iPad mini is a two-fold keyboard case that combines three functions: a Bluetooth® keyboard, a protective cover, and a stand. The keyboard features shortcut keys for quick typing. In addition to comfortable usability, design is also a key focus. The newly released colors – "Electric Blue," "Sunflower Yellow," and "Mystic Blue" – enhance the iPad mini's appeal and create a stylish look that will turn heads on the street. Open price.

Logitech Customer Relations Center
Tel. 050-3786-2085
http://www.logicool.co.jp/contact/