This article reports on the individual booths at Keyboard Market Tokyo 2025 on March 22, 2025.
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Representative of GreenEchoes Studio
He launched his own media as a site operator and web writer, and now plans and manages multiple corporate media. He often types heavily in his work, and in his search for greater efficiency, he became addicted to the keyboard swamp and established “GreenKeys”.
Keyboard Market Tokyo 2025 – Exhibition Booth Report
Let me now introduce what we actually talked about as we visited each booth.
D-01 GIMMICKEEBSTUDIO
The GIMMICK KEEB Studio operated by Mogma Products stood out with its colorful desk mats and catchy booth logo.
As the booth name “gimmick” suggests, the “Dottie Flip Flow” had a very interesting structure.
At first glance, it is a separate orthogonal layout keyboard with six single-handed rows and 19mm pitch, but it is hinged in the center.
What a surprise, it can be “folded” by aligning the key surfaces from the center.
KawamuraMoreover, the operation is super smooth and nostalgic, reminiscent of the Galaga Kei of those days.
There is only one microcontroller installed, and communication between the left and right side appears to be done via a cable connection.
The big question was, “If it opens and closes so smoothly, what about the cables?” I was wondering how the cables were connected.
KawamuraWhen you think of a folding structure, you still imagine a line being “pinched”, don’t you?
That is not the case at all.
When we asked about the mechanism, we were told that the hinge part has a cylindrical cavity and is connected to the left and right sides by passing it through the hole at the bottom of the image.
In other words, the cable itself does not twist when opened or closed,” says designer jigyakkuma.
The accent color made of filaments of different colors near the hinges also looks very good, giving the impression of a very complete product.
D-03 Kepe-O-Rashi
Kepeo, a leading trackball case designer, and Arashi, who has made a name for himself with the release of his machined aluminum case “Corchim,” had a joint booth where cases specifically for the Keyball44 and Cocot36plus were available.
The perfection of the Keyball44 case, Snowball44, is particularly impressive.
The pure white chassis, reminiscent of snow, was beautifully curved to resemble a snowman, and the weight in the center was a wonderful accent.
E-1 Fuji Parmesan Craft Works
Fuji Parmesan Craft Works is a joint exhibit by artisan keycap creator Fujikko and Alco, which produces keyboards and wooden palm rests.
Mr. Fujikko has a strong image of marbled keycaps and rotary encoder knobs, but this time he has prepared a new product.
The newest one was so popular with everyone that it’s already sold out,” says Fujikko.
The three most popular were stained glass, Savon, and cloisonne patterns.
The Savon was particularly impressive with its beautiful dome shape that gently bulged out like a soap bubble, and its beautiful gradation that looked like a real soap bubble.
In addition to keyboard production services, Alco sells karaki palm rests.
Palm rests made of “lignum vitae,” the hardest thinking wood in the world, were already sold.
KawamuraThe hurdles for self-made keyboards are soldering and assembly.
It would be very nice for beginners to be able to do this on their behalf.
Click here to make a request ↓.
We have revised the price of the self-made keyboard assembly service available at Coconara!
– Alco@Parmesan Craft Works (@alco_ramuh) July 9, 2024
If you are interested in home-made keyboards, please feel free to contact us for free consultation! #Homebrew Keyboardhttps://t.co/HqwKoSHOLj
E-03 livehack
The docking-style palm rest for Magic Trackpad was sold by 3DP creator livehack over the weekend.
Magic Trackpad is a very powerful and easy-to-use device, but due to its size, it inevitably comes into contact with the hand when placed on the front side of the keyboard, the same side as a notebook computer.
The “docking rest” and “docking tile” are the solution to this problem.
The docking tile is a palm rest designed to be about the same height as a low-profile keyboard, such as the Lofree Flow lite or NuPhy Air75, and can accommodate a Magic Trackpad in the center.
By covering the left and right sides of the trackpad, which is large in area, it is an excellent product that prevents accidental operation when typing in the home position.
On the other hand, the docking rest was a product with an embedded trackpad and a step to prevent palm contact.
KawamuraNot only was the quality of the modeling high, but the color lineup was breathtaking!
E-04 Senmin
Senmin is the one who carves and processes wood – and he does it in a very small keycap size.
First, look at the beauty of this formative beauty.
This particular R on the space bar is already a work of art.
The convexity is beautifully expressed.
The exhibited work is close to the original profile of HHKB, and the cylindrical shape is beautifully represented as shown.
In addition to the Topre axis, MX axis keycaps were also available.
KawamuraThis wood resin keycap was beautiful too!
E-05 Marine Products
nori. andShachi’s Fish Tank will be co-presenting at the marine products booth.
This time, the interview was conducted mainly with Mr. nori.
He exhibited two types of keycaps: stainless steel keycaps and resin keycaps.
The stainless steel keycaps are made by ordering them from a vendor based on the data he modeled.
This time, not only the SA profile, but also the Cherry profile has joined the group.
He is not finished when he places an order, but when he receives the order.
The center of the photo is unpolished, and from this point, polishing by hand will gradually add luster to the surface.
The interesting feature of stainless steel keycaps is that they show various expressions depending on how they are polished, and keycaps with various textures were sold at the booth.
Also enclosed in the resin keycap is a dinosaur bone that was “printed using data modeled from a real fossil.
If you look closely at its specimen model, called Allosaurus, you can see that it has solid “teeth”.
KawamuraHow elaborately made!
It was a very romantic booth.
E-10 A’skey (photo only)
Alec Toru manages a booth with a number of keyboards featuring Japanese layouts.
Unfortunately, I could not visit and could only take pictures from afar.
KawamuraAfter all, many Japanese people use JIS sequences, so this style is familiar to them.
The line never stopped and it became very popular.
E-11 Narrow Pitch Keyboard Association (takashicompany)
The Narrow Pitch Keyboard Association booth run by takashicompany features a variety of colorful keyboards.
One of the most eye-catching pieces was the new “Palmslave”.
It is an updated version of miniDivide, maintaining the one-handed 5-row QAZ column staggered layout style with full wireless connectivity, but the exterior has been changed from acrylic laminate to 3DP, and the adopted keyswitch has been changed from choc v1 solder to choc v1/v2 hot-swap support. The key switch has been changed from choc v1 solder to choc v1/v2 hot swappable.
Along with this, the “Zero8 Slim-Fit” keycap, the “original narrow pitch keycap”, has also been updated to support the MX axis.
Basic black-colored case sets were the most popular, and the stock of colorful cases seemed to be dwindling quickly.
KawamuraI also reviewed it and it is a very good keyboard.
F-03 dotting dot (photo only)
DOTTING DOT is run by Yosuke Morishita.
Unfortunately, only pictures are available.
It’s pop and catchy! I wanted to see this.
F-04 sassa95
Camera enthusiasts will love it.
sassa95 ‘s work is an artisan keycap with an SLR camera motif.
Normally available in black, this time they were available in limited colors: gray and purple.
We finally arrived at this point,” he says, after repeated prototyping.
カメラキーキャップ鋭意制作中💦 pic.twitter.com/kjTyieNEjK
— sassa95@キーキャップ職人 (@ponchospinchos) March 24, 2025
It appears that the resin is poured into the created mold, and then various parts are combined to create the product.
KawamuraI was amazed at the sophistication of this lens!
F-08 Sanshoku Dango University
The Sanshoku Dango University booth is crammed with “Sanshoku Dango goods.
その中でも非常に目を引いたのが「Press40」です。
It was already sold out at the time of my visit.
KawamuraI can’t get enough of this catchy look.
This keyboard case showed glimpses of attention to detail throughout, such as the tilt legs in the form of a tricolor dumpling.
Kawamura私も大好きHHKBとのコラボも始まるようなのですごく楽しみにしています。
謎の怖そうな人‥うーん、中の人かなぁ‥笑
私もちょっと寄稿しているHHKB Lifeも面白いメディアなのでぜひ覗いてみてください。
キーケットでキーボード売ってたら、謎の怖そうな人が2人来て、団子カラーのHHKB渡されてコラボしましょうって言われた。PFUってとこなんだけど。 https://t.co/iHxcBGj2Gn pic.twitter.com/NiWq8hR0W3
— rarapoη (@rarapon_F13) March 22, 2025
S-1 NuPhy Japan
The NuPhy Japan booth, operated by Sanyo LLC, featured an array of NuPhy keyboards and key switches, as well as Keyreative keycaps, which the company has begun handling.
KawamuraI still like this catchy design sense of NuPhy.
The accent key caps do a very nice job.
The older Air and Halo series, which were sold exclusively at Kiket, quickly sold out.
Unlike other corporate booths, consignment sales of products from the homebrew keyboard community will also be offered.
The products of Gravity36, released by Greenkeys, and JizaiStyle, which mainly sells TRRS cables, were on sale.
KawamuraSince we usually only sell both products online, we were very happy to have the opportunity to sell them in person.
This is a very rare initiative for an exhibitor.
This is a nice compromise for the homebrew keyboard community.
S-03 ZENAIM (photo only)
At the ZENAIM booth, the ZENAIM KEYBOARD 60 JIS/US developed products attracted much attention.
It was more compact than the previous TKL style, and with a lineup of JIS layouts as well as US layouts, it seemed to be a very cool keyboard for everyday use outside of the gaming scene.
KawamuraThe aluminum alloy frame was a really beautiful keyboard.
https://zenaim.com/products/zenaim-keyboard
S-4 Lofree Japan
The Lofree Japan booth, operated by Sanyo LLC, sold not only Lofree products but also LeleLab keyboards and keycaps.
Lofreeと言えばロープロファイルのイメージが先行していますが、結構いろいろとノーマルプロファイルの製品もラインナップしています。
特に打鍵感とルックスにこだわっているのがLofree Block。
レトロルックスが抜群にデスク映えします。
そのほかにも、中性的なデザインのDot Foundationや大理石っぽいクールさをもつZero Artsもおすすめです。
Among the booths that always drew a crowd was the booth selling Kailh x Lofree’s new key switches in bulk.
The key switches are very popular among the home-built keyboard community because they provide just the right amount of pressing pressure, a pleasant sound, and a very smooth key feel.
Specter/Hadesともに瞬く間に販売在庫が減っていった様子でした。
S-09 FCL Components, Inc.
FCL Components, Inc. was formerly known as Fujitsu Components, Inc. and changed its name on February 1, 2024.
In line with this, we are currently developing the “Libertouch,” a classic membrane keyboard of yesteryear.
We covered this event at Tenkey Vol. 7 in November 2024, and sample products were again on display as a reference exhibit.
展示されていたキーボードは65％レイアウトのJIS /US。
The key unit is hot-swappable with a Cherry MX compatible footprint.
The keycaps were made of high-quality PBT material, and the body was a machined aluminum housing, an amazing evolution from the previous sample.
KawamuraLibertouch is discussed in a separate article.
S-10 Kequet Office
キーケット事務局ブースでは、キーケットスタッフの作品が並べられていました。
KawamuraUnfortunately, we were not able to talk to the staff members who were working on the show, as they were selling their own works…all of the works were unique and wonderful.
S-12 Keeb-On!/moimate (photo only)
One of the most impressive booths that was always overflowing with people was the S-12 Keeb-On!/moimate booth.
Salicylic Acid,” a leading expert in the world of homemade keyboards who exhibited last year at the “Numata no Kai,” will be exhibiting this year in collaboration with moimate, Inc. led by Yukari.
The most notable product is probably the Focus40/Focus60, which was developed jointly with moimate.
Focus40 Ortho and JP are now assembled!
– Salicylic Acid⌨️ Jiki Hot Springs Guide (@Salicylic_acid3) March 20, 2025
The RAW aluminum case and clear machined polycarbonate switch plates match the white system keycaps!
This limited version will be available at Kiket for 19,000 yen!
Keycap and keyswitch are not included in the set. #Keyket2025 pic.twitter.com/Z76kal1gD0
It is truly astounding that a machined aluminum case can be used and sold at this price.
As a follow-up, the particular points from Yukari’s point of view were also very interesting to read.
S-13 Yousha Kobo (photo only)
Everyone’s favorite, Yousha Kobo, will have a large booth as a co-sponsor of Keeket.
The number of exhibits was always crowded with people, just like in a real store.
In particular, the finished products corner and key switch trial corner were always crowded, and it was very impressive that the exhibits seemed to emphasize “hands-on” experience with self-made keyboards more than sales.
KawamuraAlthough it may come later, many of you may have been surprised to hear from the official X of Yousha Kobo that it is becoming a subsidiary company.
Notice: https: //t.co/ao13SGZWnf
– Yousha Kobo (@yushakobo_shop) March 25, 2025
By becoming a member of the Kaho Wireless Holdings group, we will take on the challenge of expanding our business and providing new value under an even stronger management base than before.
After joining the Kaho Wireless Holdings group, Yusha Koubou will continue to provide products and services that satisfy customers through its brand, management structure, Akihabara store, and e-commerce site as before.
Cited from: https: //yushakobo.jp/news/2025/03/25/1600/
I would like to pay more attention to the activities of Yousha Kobo than ever before!
summary
This is our report on the individual booths about Keyboard Market Tokyo 2025.
This alone is quite a lot of information, but in fact not even half of the exhibitors’ booths have been introduced.
Furthermore, Keyboard Market Tokyo 2026 has already been announced, and we expect the number of booths to further expand.
KawamuraThe venue is the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho.
Although details have not yet been announced, it is assumed that the change of venue has been made in order to expand the scale of the event.
The enthusiasm of this keyboard area probably cannot be fully conveyed unless you go!
I hope to see you at the venue with me next year.
