Six researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology are now aiming the terahertz-level frequencies at a less organic target: fast wireless.

ENGADGET: T-rays produce 3Gbps short-range wireless, make WiFi pout in the corner

Before flying back to the United States, Kerry told students Monday at the Tokyo Institute of Technology that the important thing was staying united on North Korea.

NPR: As US Talks Up Diplomacy, NKorea Takes Hard Line

We also spotted a wedge-shaped building at the Tokyo Institute of Technology that is completely covered in 4, 500 solar panels, which enables it to use half of the energy of a similarly-sized building.

ENGADGET: Inhabitat's Week in Green: ten earth activities, transnatural stools and wood ash bike frames

Mr. Okada, who was previously a furniture designer, moved from Tokyo to Kyoto about a decade ago to teach product design at the Kyoto Institute of Technology.

WSJ: Tiny New House, Old Kyoto Soul

Standing at just over 5-feet tall and 95-pounds, HRP-4C, developed by Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, will make its catwalk debut next week at the Tokyo fashion show.

ENGADGET: Japan's HRP-4C 'fashion model robot' unveiled, already harassed (update: video!)