The new keyboard is rechargeable by a small solar panel right above the numeric keypad, that can be charged from indoor light also.

In addition, it’s maker promises that you can use it for up to 10 meters away from your computer. You can also find the usual additional keys like volume and video player controls. It’s weight is 840g excluding 2 AA batteries needed for operation.

Unfortunately, Buffalo, the maker of the keyboard doesn’t say for how long it can work without recharge. The price is $123 and it currently sells only in Japan.

[Product Page] (Japanese) via [AkihabaraNews]

We don’t understand why the Japanese people always have to be unique, but hey, if they weren’t Japanite! wouldn’t have anything to write about.

This uniquely designed umbrellas are from a Canadian artists, who makes them in Tokyo. The inspiration came from the natural shape of shells.

Read the full interview with the designer at [PingMag]