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“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...
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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... -
Keychron’s Differentiation Strategy Revealed Through the K3 Max SE
Keychron is known for its rapid product release pace, launching dozens of new keyboards each year. On April 10, they released the "Keychron K3 Max SE." https... -
Jezail Funder Kiri (MIST) Silent Linear Switch Review | A quiet switch with less of that “rubbery” bottom-out feel
This is the silent switch I’ve been waiting for. The "MIST" silent linear switch was released by Jezail Funder Japan on April 11, 2026. It’s a Kailh Choc v2–... -
Comparing Kailh Choc v2 low-profile silent linears
With the release of Jezail Funder’s new switch “Kiri,” silent linear switches for low-profile boards have become a much easier category to choose from. Until... -
Why Jiffy75 Resonated: Examining the Split Keyboard Market After Cornix
The left-right split keyboard "Jiffy75" attracted significant attention on Kickstarter. Image source: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jezailfunder/jezai... -
Is the FMV Keyboard X a keyboard that reimagines magnetic switches as a “tool for work”?
Position statement: This article is a column based on publicly available information. The author did not attend the hands-on event for this product. This is ... -
Vortex M50 Hands-On Review | A Deep Dive into Vortex’s New Model Targeting the Japanese Market
On March 24, 2026, Vortex announced the M50, a split keyboard with trackballs. Given the announcement timing, there were expectations for an exhibit at Keybo... -
Lofree wasn’t just exhibiting keyboards; they were showcasing a 2㎡ desk experience | The essence of the brand seen at the Shinagawa pop-up
From March 25 to 28, 2026, Lofree Japan and Sanyo Goudou Kaisha held a limited-time event, "Lofree Tokyo Pop-up," at the Kokuyo Tokyo Showroom. The event was... -
Lofree Hyzen Hands-On Review: Beautiful Design, Strong First Impressions, and a Few Open Questions
Lofree Hyzen has been crowdfunding on Kickstarter since April 23. Also, the latest version has been refined with small updates, so please check it out as wel... -
NuPhy Air V3 Series, 65% and 96% appeared｜Who will find it worthwhile to replace them?
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What is the difference between GATERON GT60 Lite / Pro+ / Ultra? ｜KIBU’s 3 models in order
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Report on Kiket 2026｜The enthusiasm for the third and first Hamamatsucho event is great!
This article is an event report based on on-site coverage of Kequette 2026, summarizing the venue and the most impressive exhibits from an editorial perspect... -
NuPhy Node75JIS Review｜Japanese keyboard with split space bar for office use
It is a unique and practical Japanese keyboard. NuPhy's entry-level series keyboard "Node75" is now available in a Japanese-language model. Not only can you ...
