# Keychron Nape Pro retail launch in Japan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/keychron-nape-pro-retail-launch-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-08-28T02:50:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Keychron Nape Pro, a trackball device co-developed by Keychron and Gizmodo Japan, transitioned from a highly successful crowdfunding campaign—which raised over ¥4 billion—to a formal retail launch in Japan.

Reservations for the device opened in Japan on August 7, 2026, through Copeck Japan and various electronics retailers. Following the reservation period, general retail sales commenced on August 28, 2026. The device is characterized by its ability to be operated in both vertical and horizontal orientations, featuring a 25mm trackball, six customizable buttons, and triple-mode connectivity via USB Type-C, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz wireless.

## Claims

- The Keychron Nape Pro was co-developed by Keychron and Gizmodo Japan. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The retail price for the device is 12,650 yen. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The device includes 6 customizable buttons and a 25mm diameter trackball. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The device is designed for both vertical and horizontal use. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The device supports USB Type-C, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz wireless connections. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The 200mAh battery provides up to 50 hours of operation. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Custom button settings are stored directly on the device hardware. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Retail sales for the device commenced on August 28. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Keychron Nape Pro trackball mouse enters retail market in Japan

Keychron and Gizmodo Japan have released the Nape Pro trackball mouse in Japanese retail stores, featuring customizable buttons and versatile vertical or horizontal usage.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keychron-nape-pro-trackball-mouse-enters-retail-market-in-japan

### 2026-08-06: Keychron Nape Pro opens reservations in Japan on Aug 7

Keychron Nape Pro, a trackball mouse co‑developed with Gizmode Japan, opens Japanese reservations on 7 Aug 2026; general sales begin 28 Aug. The device follows a crowdfunding success that raised over ¥4 billion

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keychron-nape-pro-opens-reservations-in-japan-on-aug-7

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