Sony BMG, Austereo Partner On Net Channel
December 24, 2005Extract not available.
Japan's Victor Inks iTunes Content Deal
December 24, 2005Extract not available.
Sony's QRIO robot can think out of the box
December 24, 2005Sony's QRIO robot stacks polystyrene blocks© AFPThe robot, which stands 60 centimeters (23.5 inches) and weighs 7.5 kilograms (16.5 pounds), can maintain its balance while using both arms to hold small boxes.
Nation News In Brief: Emir greets Japan emperor
December 24, 2005The Heir Apparent, H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has sent a similar cable of congratulations to Japan's Emperor on the same occasion.
OTOP goods on sale at Tokyo railway stations in 2006
December 24, 2005BANGKOK, Dec 24 (TNA) - Thai trade officials are making preparations with Japan's cooperatives confederation, JAZENCHU, to promote Thai locally-made One Tambon One Product (OTOP) products for sale at Tokyo railway stations.
Japan Cabinet Approves Y79.69 Trillion Draft Budget For Next Fiscal Year
December 24, 2005TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Japan's Cabinet on Saturday approved a Y79.69 trillion draft budget for next fiscal year that would allow the government to cut new bond issuance to below Y30 trillion for the first time in five years.
Japan Cabinet To Submit Bill To Continue Streamlining-Kyodo
December 24, 2005Koizumi wants to enact the bill so that his streamlining drive will not be reversed after he steps down as premier. He has said he will leave office when his term as president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party expires next September.
Japan:Nippon Steel clinches long term iron ore purchasing contracts with mining majors
December 24, 2005Steel, Construction News Nippon Steel clinches long term iron ore purchasing contracts with mining majors Japan - 2005 December 24 Japan's top steel maker, Nippon Steel Corp.,
Texas expands Sony DRM suit
December 24, 2005Anti piracy software keeps haunting Sony Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has expanded the number of allegations in his pending lawsuit against record label Sony BMG.
China-Japan Ties Further Strained Over 'Threat' Remarks
December 24, 2005The fresh exchange of words comes at a time China is at pains to assure the outside world that its rapid rise poses no threats -- military or economic -- to others.
Japan's Population Begins to Decline Sooner Than Expected
December 24, 2005(CNSNews.com) -- For the first time on record, Japan's population has started to decline -- a troubling demographic low point long expected but reached two years earlier than predicted.
Japan cabinet approves austere budget
December 24, 2005The state budget for the year to March 2007, presented by the finance ministry on Tuesday, is worth 79.69 trillion yen ($686bn), down 3.0 percent from the current term and the first drop in four years.
Japan voices clearest concern yet of China's 'considerable threat'
December 24, 2005The lack of transparency fans distrust.'China was a neighbour with a billion people and a nuclear bomb, he said. '
US dollar, yen costlier and pound cheaper
December 24, 2005News Thomas Cook India LTD US dollar, yen costlier and pound cheaperMumbai, Dec 24 (UNI) Following were the indicative currency notes and travellers' cheques buying and selling rates per unit, as ...
Japan's Carmakers and China
December 24, 2005Yet just a few years ago, with the exception of Honda, none of the major Japanese players were much of a force on the Mainland.
Toshiba Gigabeat F20
December 24, 2005After a brief period where medium-sized hard drive players such as iPod's Mini dominated the portable music player market, it now appears that players with large capacities are back in vogue.
Toyota Not GMs Biggest Problem, Exec Says
December 24, 2005I believe our mindset has to be [oriented toward] dramatic improvement,' LaNeve added. LaNeve said GM's advertising messages in 2006 will tackle the poor perceptions the public has about GM. '
Santa Goes From Surfing to Suit Repair As He Travels Between New Zealand and Japan
December 24, 200524.12.2005 16:02 ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. , is happy to present its first of three Satellite-based Aviation Navigational Tracking Apparatus (S.A.N.T.A.) reports.
Japanese envoy hands over cyclone shelters
December 24, 2005Extract not available.
Massive kite to blot out sun over Tokyo
December 24, 2005The Yomiuri Shimbun The Japan Kite Association will attempt to fly one of the world's largest kites in the sky above Tokyo in January.
Dialogue with Arab world/Middle East prepared to listen to Japan
December 24, 2005The Yomiuri Shimbun The following is summary of a keynote speech of the first session given by Abdel Moneim Said Aly. Each Arab state has its own history, culture, and degree of economic and political development.
Toshiba takes Top spot as Yamaha sinks Sanyo
December 24, 2005Rich Freeman/Daily Yomiuri Sportswriter Toshiba Brave Lupus are Top League champions for the second year running following Sanyo Wild Knights' 56-18 loss to Yamaha Jubilo at Tokyo's Chichibunomiya Stadium on Saturday.
Fewer Japanese than ever feel familiar with China, poll finds
December 24, 2005The Yomiuri Shimbun Fewer Japanese than ever feel familiar with China, with a Cabinet Office survey finding only about a third of respondents felt familiar and a record high 63.4 percent did not, according to the poll released Saturday.
Koizumi passes buck over new war memorial
December 24, 2005Therefore, construction of the memorial likely will become a major campaign issue during the LDP presidential election as the four possible prime contenders for the post have different ideas over the memorial.
US, Japan to develop missile defence system
December 24, 2005The missile defence system is purely and solely defensive in nature to protect the lives and assets of the people,' Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe said in a statement after the decision. ,
China, Japan ties further strained
December 24, 2005Extract not available.
Japan, US to Develop Missile Interceptor
December 24, 2005Japan's government has announced on Saturday it will join with the United States to develop a joint missile defense system against possible threats from North Korea and longer-term concerns about China's burgeoning military capabilities.
Japan's cabinet rubber stamps austere budget
December 24, 2005TOKYO : Japan's government rubber stamped an austere budget, slashing spending to an eight-year low, with military and foreign aid cut as mounting debt threatens the world's second largest economy.
New technology helps revive Japan's lacquer ware industry
December 24, 2005TOKYO : For centuries, Japanese lacquer ware and their skilled artisans enjoyed an unmatched reputation.
Japan approves plan to develop missile defence system with US
December 24, 2005TOKYO : Japan approved a plan to develop with the United States a next-generation shipborne missile defence system.
Japan's Emperor urges to understand history
December 24, 2005Akihito made the remarks in a recent news conference, a translation of which was released to mark his birthday on Friday. '
Japan's Cabinet approves joint missile project with US
December 24, 2005For the joint development of the upgraded version of the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) with the , the cabinet approved Saturday 3 billion yen (about 25.54 million U.S. dollars) as development costs in fiscal 2006 and 700 million yen (about 5.
Japan to proceed with missile programme
December 24, 2005Based on the basic principle as a pacifist nation, we will continue to cautiously deal with arms export control," he said. "
Greenpeace: Japan resumes whaling after escape bid
December 24, 2005CANBERRA (Reuters) - A Japanese whaling fleet has started whaling again after spending more than 40 hours trying to escape Greenpeace protesters in remote icy waters near Antarctica, the environmental group said.
A Rare Peek Into Tokyo's Imperial Palace
December 24, 2005Fujimi-gayura, this watchtower was reconstructed in 1569 and is one of the oldest remnants of Edo Castle. 2005 L.
US beefs up exports to Japan
December 24, 2005The US beef industry says about a third of its production should meet Japanese import regulations by the middle of next year. Beef sent into Japan from the US must be younger than 20 months, as that is less likely to carry mad cow disease.
Anti-China sentiment growing in Japan: survey
December 24, 2005Extract not available.
CES 2006: Sony to Show 82 inch LCD TV
December 24, 2005Extract not available.
Fujitsu to Showcase ScanSnap Scanner at Macworld 2006
December 24, 2005Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, will give hands-on product demonstrations of its new ScanSnap fi-5110EOXM scanning solution at Macworld 2006, in San Francisco, January 9-13.
250 Sony PSP UMD Movies Available
December 24, 2005Extract not available.
NEC says parallelizing processor cuts time, cost
December 24, 2005MANHASSET, N.Y. - Japan-based NEC Corp. has announced it has developed a multicore processor technology capable of performing automatic parallelization of application programs, without modifying them.
Japan's electronics production dips in 2005
December 24, 2005Jeita said actual 2004 totals were $6.2 billion below the estimate, with this year's production estimated to be worse than the year before.
Japan resumes whaling after escape bid -Greenpeace
December 24, 2005Two Greenpeace ships, which tracked down the Japanese fleet on Thursday after a month-long search, had been deploying inflatable boats to harass Japanese 'catcher boats', positioning them between the whales and harpoon gun.
Greenpeace says Japan resumes whaling
December 24, 2005CANBERRA (Reuters) - A Japanese whaling fleet has started whaling again after spending more than 40 hours trying to escape Greenpeace protesters in remote icy waters near Antarctica, the environmental group said.
Arakawa leads at Japan figure skating championships(updaed 04:45 p.m.)
December 24, 2005Arakawa, the 2004 world champion, skated a clean short program at Yoyogi Arena and was awarded 68.76 points from the judges. ' I'm satisfied with the way I skated today,' said Arakawa. '
Japan's Cabinet OKs starting missile defense development with U.S
December 24, 2005Extract not available.
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 116.58; Euro/US$1.1874
December 24, 2005News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 10:30 Quoted at 09:30 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 116.56/61 116.59/64 116.73/...
China rebukes Japanese FM's remarks on 'China threat'
December 24, 2005BEIJING, Dec.
Japan approves joint missile project with U.S
December 24, 2005TOKYO, Dec. 24 (Xinhuanet) -- The cabinet and the Security Councilof Japan approved Saturday a budget in fiscal 2006 to proceed withjoint development of a next-generation missile interceptor with the United States. ' With the results of Japan-U.S.
Japan proceeds on joint missile defense with U.S
December 24, 2005Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe said the government has decided to proceed with the joint development of a missile interceptor for the program, designed to use defensive missiles to destroy attacking ones.
Japan's Cabinet Approves Cuts in Budget Spending to Lowest in Eight Years
December 24, 200524 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's Cabinet approved plans to cut spending to the lowest in eight years to stop the expansion of the world's largest public debt.
Toshiba Tecra M4 Tablet
December 24, 2005Toshiba Tecra M4 Tablet We really like Microsoft's concept of the Tablet PC.
Japanese ageing a little more every year
December 24, 2005Tokyo - Japanese women, who already have the world's highest life expectancy, are living even longer to an average of 85.59 years, the government said on Friday.
Japan Soba Noodles Boom on Health, Gourmets
December 24, 2005By Elaine LiesTOKYO -- On weekdays, Hiromi Arai is an electrical engineer.
Sonus Networks Continues to Lead the Japanese VoIP Market
December 24, 2005Sonus Networks Continues to Lead the Japanese Market - mobile phone reviews, news, rumors, mobile community and more... + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Japan to proceed with missile defence program with United States
December 24, 2005Japan to proceed with missile defence program with United States TOKYO (AP) - The Japanese government has decided to proceed with the United States in developing a joint missile-defence shield, a top government official said Saturday.
Child Monitoring Service in Japan
December 24, 2005Child Monitoring Service in Japan Last update: 22-12-05 Submitted by Views: 68 YOZAN and Vodafone K.K.
Target Photo Center - Sponsored Link
December 24, 2005Ad - Upload, share and store your travel photos online. Order prints online and pick them up at your local Target store.
Japan develops missile shield with US
December 24, 2005JAPAN was to step up its efforts to build a next-generation missile shield with the US after cabinet approved moving a joint research project to the development stage.
Four Canadian PhD students win prestigious science scholarships from Canon
December 24, 2005VANCOUVER (CP) - Three doctoral students from the University of British Columbia have been named recipients of Canon National Parks science scholarships, taking the honour from a group of more than 140 applicants from the Americas.
Japan joins U.S. missile defence program
December 24, 2005Tokyo - The Japanese government has decided to move forward with a ballistic missile defence program with the United States, a top government official said Saturday.
Japan to develop missile defence shield with US
December 24, 2005The isolated, communist North shocked Tokyo and other nations when it test-fired a missile over northern Japan in 1998.Analysts say North Korea is developing long-range missiles capable of reaching Alaska, Hawaii or perhaps the US West Coast.
Honda's Ridgeline turns traditional formula on its fender
December 24, 2005Honda's Ridgeline AUTOMOTIVE AND SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR TAMARA LORA (905-308-7757 EXT. 20) Don't tell the Honda people, but we kind of accidentally-on-purpose overloaded their 2006 Ridgeline.
Japanese govt approves smaller FY2006 budget
December 24, 2005TOKYO, Dec.
Sony may find white knight in Alwaleed
December 24, 2005SONY Corp shares had their biggest gain in 29 months after Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the world's fifthrichest man, told the Nihon Keizai newspaper he may invest in the world's second-biggest consumer electronics maker.
Japanese whaling fleet on the run - Greenpeace
December 24, 2005Japanese whaling fleet on the run - Greenpeace 24.12.2005 - 01:10CANBERRA (Reuters) - A Japanese whaling fleet is trying to escape Greenpeace protesters in remote icy waters near Antarctica, the environmental group said.
Japan to Proceed With Joint Missile Program
December 24, 2005TOKYO The Japanese government has decided to move forward with a ballistic missile defense program with the United States, a top government official said Saturday.
SwitchXS can now 'speak' Japanese
December 24, 2005As of version 2.2, SwitchXS now speaks Japanese when the user has the Japanese DTalker application installed on their machine. This way, SwitchXS can provide voice cueing during scanning in Japanese.
Mandarin Oriental Opens First Hotel In Japan
December 24, 2005Extract not available.
Japan backs joint US missile plan
December 24, 2005By Leo Lewis BBC, Tokyo Japan is making sweeping changes to its defence policy Japan has approved a joint missile defence programme with the US.
MacVoices looks at the Sony rootkit issue
December 24, 2005Posted on Dec 22, 2005 at 12:07pm by Dennis Sellers The new MacVoices looks at the Sony rootkit issue. Internet security expert and Mac switcher Winn Schwartau discusses the Sony rootkit security issue and why he didnt bother with it.
Japan's Cabinet OKs 79.69 tril. yen budget for FY 2006
December 24, 2005Extract not available.
Japan decides to proceed with joint missile defense shield program with U.S.(updaed 11:55 a.m.)
December 24, 2005The Japanese government has decided to proceed with the United States in developing a joint missile defense shield, a top government official said Saturday.