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Reflecting on Gizmodo Japan’s 20th Anniversary: Greenkeys and the Future of Web Media
I thought for a bit about where I should post this. However, since this is a story about where Greenkeys came from and where it's headed, I decided to publis...
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Why Gasket Mounts are Rare in Capacitive Keyboards | Insights from HHKB and REALFORCE
This is going to get a bit niche. In my previous post, "Is there any point to 'Hybrid Keyboards' that support both magnetic and mechanical switches?", I poin... -
Does a “hybrid keyboard” that supports both magnetic and mechanical switches actually have any value?
Lately, in the gaming keyboard market, keyboards using magnetic switches are gaining traction alongside traditional mechanical switches. More recently, so-ca... -
Elimkeys Elytra review: A solid build with a standout Voronoi pattern on this split low-profile keyboard
This is basically a work of art. The Elimkeys Elytra is a low-profile mechanical keyboard with a split 65% layout. It uses the common row-staggered layout, k... -
Why Does the Z Row Shift on Japanese Layout Keyboards? Design Conflicts in Keychron’s 75% Layout
On June 11, 2026, Keychron announced three low-profile mechanical keyboards: the "J9," "K3 HE," and "K3 Ultra." The J9 is already available for purchase thro... -
IST PLUS wasn’t just an “affordable IST PRO”—Elecom’s next move for trackballs revealed at the launch event
On May 26, 2026, Elecom announced the "IST PLUS," a thumb-operated trackball. In the press release, the IST PLUS is introduced as a new model equipped with t... -
Who Is Slate Zero For? | Understanding the 0-Degree Aluminum Custom Through Its Respect for Compact Keyboard Culture
Atelier Magnus's 60% custom keyboard "Slate Zero" has begun accepting group buy orders for the Japanese market through Yushakobo. Slate Zero is an aluminum 6... -
TacType Ceramic Keycaps Review | The Zirconia Ceramic Alternative
Recently, "ceramic" has been emerging as a new material choice for keycaps. Ceramic keycaps offer a hard touch, a cool texture, and a unique typing sound tha... -
What the Response to Keychron Q11 Ultra 8K Reveals About the Current State of Split Keyboards
Keychron's newly announced split 75% keyboard, the "Q11 Ultra 8K," has generated significant interest among users in Japan. Greenkeys published an article in... -
Japanese-Inspired Design Is Not the Same as Designing for the Japanese Market
This article does not represent the opinion of the Japanese market as a whole. It summarizes one perspective Ryosuke Kawamura, the operator of Greenkeys, has... -
NuPhy Node100 JIS: Which one should you choose? Comparing the differences between low profile and normal profile
On May 1, 2026, Sanyo Godo Kaisha announced in a press release the launch of the NuPhy "Node100 JIS" in the Japanese market. The Node100 JIS is listed at a p... -
Toucan Review | A Split Low-Profile Keyboard with 17mm Pitch for Portability
The highly distinctive Toucan keyboard might just resonate with your sensibilities. Toucan is a keyboard with a rather sharp configuration: split left-right ... -
“Tools Built to Last” and “Experiences That Make You Want More”—How Has Keyboard Sales in Japan Changed?
This is a column. On April 22, 2026, Diatec Corporation, a long-established keyboard brand, suddenly announced its closure. The news trended on X and was met... -
Lofree Hyzen Short Review: A Striking Presence with Outstanding Design
Lofree Hyzen launched on Kickstarter on April 23, 2026. In April 2026, I had the opportunity to try Lofree's new keyboard, the "Hyzen." Since much of the dis... -
Changes and improvements from the Lofree Hyzen prototype
On April 23, 2026, Lofree Hyzen launched on Kickstarter. The product was previewed at the "Lofree Shinagawa-Popup" held on 3/28, and details were explained a...
