Ryosuke Kawamura– Author –
Ryosuke Kawamura is the Editor-in-Chief of Greenkeys and the founder of GreenEchoes Studio.
He covers mechanical keyboards, custom keyboards, and input devices through reviews, interviews, hands-on testing, photography, and editorial work. He has reviewed more than 100 products and regularly reports on JIS-layout compatibility and trends in the Japanese keyboard market.
He also founded the Japan Layout Alliance (JLA), an industry collaboration initiative aimed at improving compatibility for Japanese-layout keyboards.
Greenkeys values editorial independence and transparency. Product samples, advertising relationships, and affiliate links are disclosed within each article.
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Accessories
QSPEC Calm Mini Desk Mat: A Short Review | A New Approach to Reducing Keyboard Noise
There are many factors that contribute to the sound of keystrokes, and in addition to the keyboard case itself, the “location” and “material” on which the ke... Ryosuke Kawamura -
Keyboard
NocFree & Short Review | A 75% Split Low-Profile Keyboard with a Japanese Keyboard Layout Option
"This is exactly the kind of keyboard I've been waiting for." This is the kind of keyboard that’s likely to draw a lot of comments like that. NocFree & i... Ryosuke Kawamura -
Keyboard
Keychron Releases Design Data for the “Orca echo” | Encouraging Community-Driven Modifications and Accessory Creation
On October 9, 2026, GIZMODO Japan announced that it had released the 3D data for the “Orca echo,” a split keyboard developed in collaboration with Keychron. ... Ryosuke Kawamura -
Accessories
XVX “Nano20” Pre-orders Now Open | VIA-Compatible Macro Pad with 16 Keys, 3 Knobs, and a Display
On October 8, 2026, XVX announced the "Nano20," a programmable macro pad. https://twitter.com/xvx_keyboard/status/2108134556737962007 It features 16 mechanic... Ryosuke Kawamura -
Keyboard
Keychron Hosts “Prime Big Deal Days 2026” | Discounts on Select Products, Plus an Additional $30 Off Orders of $300 or More
On October 6, 2026, Keychron launched “Prime Big Deal Days 2026” on its official global store. https://twitter.com/KeychronMK/status/2107455916480123153 The ... Ryosuke Kawamura -
Keyboard
Mode Designs “Sonnet” and “Encore” Back in Stock | Spring/Summer 2026 Colors Now in Stock; Ships Within 10 Business Days
On October 7, 2026, Mode Designs announced on its official Discord channel that its custom keyboards, the “Sonnet” and “Encore,” were back in stock. The item... Ryosuke Kawamura -
Keyboard
KEEB JOURNAL September 2026 | A Month of Exploring New Input Experiences Through Conceptualization, Comparison, and On-Site Reporting
"KEEB JOURNAL": A look back at the articles read on Greenkeys in September 2026. Monthly page views for September were 160,810 PV . Although page views decre... Ryosuke Kawamura -
Keyboard
Why Can Some Keyboard Brands Launch New Products Faster Than Others? — A Look at How They’re Made
This is a column. On September 24, 2026, Topre officially announced the “REALFORCE RS1 Keyboard,” a split-design keyboard. Personally, I think the fact that ... Ryosuke Kawamura -
Keyboard
Keyboards That Caught My Eye at the Tokyo Game Show 2026 | TGS 2026 Report
The Tokyo Game Show was held over four days, from September 17 to 20, 2026. The event was originally scheduled to run for five days, from September 17 to 21,... Ryosuke Kawamura -
Keyboard
It’s Not Just the Orca Echo and Nape Pro: Keychron’s Efforts to “Go Beyond the Boundaries of Keyboards” at TGS 2026
Keychron has been coming up in conversation quite a bit lately. Following the launch of the Nape Pro, Keychron and Copec Japan, Keychron’s distributor in Jap... Ryosuke Kawamura -
Switches
The Gateron Booth Is a Dream Come True for Key Switch Fans | TGS 2026 Report
Key switches as far as the eye can see. The Gateron booth was a place that seemed to embody the "rabbit hole" of keyboards. The booth is filled with switch t... Ryosuke Kawamura -
Keycaps
OSHID’s Classic/Metal-Style Ski Caps Are All the Rage | TGS 2026 Report
It's quite rare to see brands exhibiting "only keycaps" at TGS 2026. One of them is "OSHID." I had seen it on display at TKX2025, so I was already familiar w... Ryosuke Kawamura -
Keycaps
The Versatility of XVX Keycaps | TGS 2026 Coverage Report
We’re redefining the conventions of keycaps with creative thinking. At the XVX exhibition booth, there was a lineup of new products that redefined the tradit... Ryosuke Kawamura -
Keyboard
The KIBU booth was packed with keyboards. A look at the future of the company’s “KIBU Gear” brand, as seen at TGS 2026
We visited the KIBU booth at the Tokyo Game Show 2026 (TGS2026). KIBU is known as a shop that carries several keyboard brands in Japan, including WOBKEY, Sma... Ryosuke Kawamura -
Keyboard
The Keychron Valkey Orb Is “Not for Beginners” | Development Philosophy and Differences from the Orca Echo, as Heard at TGS 2026
The "Keychron Valkey Orb," a keyboard jointly developed by Yusha Kobo and Keychron, was announced on September 16, 2026. At Greenkeys, we got to see the prot... Ryosuke Kawamura
