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December 26, 2005

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Japanese delegate says warnings 'meaningless' without proper drills

December 26, 2005

His recommendations came as the government and National Disaster Warning Centre persist in the procurement and installation of expensive tsunami and earthquake detection devices, such as tide gauges and data buoys. ''

Toshiba introduces security camera

December 26, 2005

According to Toshiba, homeowners simply plug the IK-WB21A into the same Internet connection used for home PC's.

Hingis, Sharapova among strong Tokyo draw

December 26, 2005

Tokyo: Former world number one Martina Hingis will appear among a strong field at the Pan Pacific Open, beginning at the end of January, organisers said on Friday.

Eisai Submits New Drug Application For Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Adalimumab (D2E7) In Japan

December 26, 2005

(JCN Newswire) - Eisai Co., Ltd, Tokyo, Japan (TSE: 4523) and Abbott Japan Co., Ltd.

Traders await Japanese CPI tonight

December 26, 2005

Traders await Japanese CPI tonight € The euro moved marginally higher vis--vis the U.S. dollar today in holiday-thinned dealing that saw the single currency supported around the $1.1830 level and capped around the $1.1895 level.

Four killed in Japanese train derailment

December 26, 2005

Four people were killed and as many as 33 others injured when an express train derailed in northern Japan, officials said Monday.

Japan to boost sex equality

December 26, 2005

News Japan to boost sex equality Japan is set to approve a plan to promote gender equality - but, in a sign of conservative lawmakers' worries about a breakdown in traditional values, the document...

Tokyo leads Asian advances with leap

December 26, 2005

Tokyo leads Asian advances with leap Asian stocks rose for a seventh day, with exporters gaining after a US report showed consumer confidence had the largest jump in almost two years.

Honda Motors Summary of 2005 Year End CEO Speech

December 26, 2005

Honda Motors Summary of 2005 Year End CEO Speech (via ACN Newswire) - Tokyo, Japan, Dec 20, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Review of the year 2005With the all-new Civic, Honda received various awards in Japan and the U.S. ( e.g.

Mobile Intelligence Japan: Guided Mission to Tokyo's Mobile Ecosystem

December 26, 2005

Mobile Intelligence Japan: Guided Mission to Tokyo's Mobile Ecosystem (via ACN Newswire) - Tokyo, Japan, Dec 24, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Mobikyo K.K. has announced the next Mobile Intelligence Japan (MIJ) mission to Tokyo, 15-19 May 2006.

NEC Accelerates Sales of Point-to-Point Wireless Access System PASOLINK Series, Contributing to Realization of

December 26, 2005

Since then, business has expanded to a worldwide scale.

Tokyo, Seoul Shares Rise to New Highs

December 26, 2005

HONG KONG -- Tokyo and Seoul shares rose to new highs Monday, but many Asian markets remained closed for the Christmas holidays. Canadian, U.S. and most European markets also were closed.

Japan's top 2005 stories: Koizumi ruffles foreign feathers

December 26, 2005

Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's insistence on paying his respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country put Japan's relations with two of its biggest neighbors in a prickly spot during 2005.

Toyota Pulls Plug on IRL

December 26, 2005

It seemed too good to be true -- two of the automotive industry's most-heralded technological companies square off head-to-head in a big-time North American racing series. Toyota versus Honda mano a mano. How cool it would have been.

Asia Markets: Tokyo stocks rally to new high

December 26, 2005

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 Average rose to a new five-year high Monday as positive economic data buoyed investor sentiment. The majority of regional markets in Asia were closed Monday.

Samsung in talks for Sony chips

December 26, 2005

SEOUL Samsung Electronics said Monday that it was in talks to sell NAND flash memory chips to Sony, which may use them in its digital music players.

Mutual funds beating markets in U.S. and Japan in '05

December 26, 2005

Equity mutual funds in the United States and Japan have performed better than their benchmarks going into the last week of 2005 as a late stock rally helped managers who had bet on small and medium-size companies.

[Opinion] Standing Up Against Japan

December 26, 2005

On August 9, 1936, Sohn Ki-jung won the gold medal in the marathon at the Berlin Olympics. Two days later, Dong-A Ilbo was the first to report the news. " Emotions, such emotions...A sea of excitement.

Nintendo Revolution Goes Gold

December 26, 2005

As many of you gamers out there, 'going gold' in the case of a game means that its final version has been sent out to be mass multiplied.

Fuji Photo to buy Avecia for $260m

December 26, 2005

Photo Film Co said today it will take over British ink dyes supplier Avecia Inkjet Ltd for 150 million pounds ($260 million) in February to strengthen its copiers and printer business.

Rescuers Find Fourth Body In Deadly Japanese Train Wreck

December 26, 2005

Ayinde O. Chase - All Headline News Staff Writer Tokyo, Japan (AHN) - Rescuers have retrieved the body of a fourth passenger from a twisted pile of metal that was once a train before a deadly crash.

7-Eleven owner to buy department store operator, creating Japan's biggest retailer

December 26, 2005

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At least four dead in Japan train derailment

December 26, 2005

All six cars left the tracks when the train was hit by a blast of wind after crossing a bridge at Shonai in Yamagata prefecture late Sunday during a snow storm warning. Three cars flipped over.

Nintendo DS sales hit 5 million units in Japan

December 26, 2005

Dec 26, 2005 - TOKYO (Reuters) - Domestic sales of Nintendo Co.

Abduction is Japan-N.Korea sticking point

December 26, 2005

Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe told a Tokyo news conference Monday, 'We have an unchanged basic principle that there will be no normalization of diplomatic relations without a resolution of the abduction issue,' Kyodo News reported.

Toyota President: Hard To Say Whether Japan Stock Surge Bubble

December 26, 2005

TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Toyota Motor Corp. (

Nissan Begins Leasing Advanced Fuel-Cell Model In Japan

December 26, 2005

TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Nissan Motor Co. ( 7201.TO) said Monday that it has begun leasing its advanced environmentally friendly fuel-cell vehicles in Japan. The Japanese car maker has obtained approval from the Japanese government on Dec.

Death toll raises to 4 in Japanese express derailment

December 26, 2005

TOKYO, December 26 (Itar-Tass) -- An express train derailed in northern Japan, killing four people and injuring 33, officials said Monday.

Most Asian Shares End Up; Tokyo,Seoul Shares Hit Highs

December 26, 2005

Singapore Monday December 26, 11:17 AM Most Asian Shares End Up; Tokyo,Seoul Shares Hit Highs HONG KONG (AP)--Tokyo and Seoul shares rose to new highs Monday, but many Asian markets remained closed for the Christmas holidays.

Shaq Wins Matchup With Kobe, Lakers Again

December 26, 2005

By TIM REYNOLDS The Associated Press MIAMI - The third matchup between Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant was identical to the first two. Bryant got the points. O'Neal got the victory. Bryant scored 37 points, albeit on 12-for-30 shooting.

China, Japan talks on UN reform highlight rift

December 26, 2005

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese and Japanese officials held a rare one-on-one meeting in Beijing on Monday, but their discussions highlighted the rift between the two Asian powers.

Japan's TBS, Index in Internet TV joint venture

December 26, 2005

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Japan Train Derailment Leaves Four Dead

December 26, 2005

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press Writer TOKYO (AP) - An express train traveling through strong winter winds derailed in northern Japan, killing four people and injuring more than 30, officials said Monday.

Tokyo, Seoul shares hit new highs; other markets close for Christmas

December 26, 2005

HONG KONG -- Tokyo and Seoul shares rose to new highs Monday, but many Asian markets remained closed for the Christmas holidays.

At least four dead in Japanese train derailment

December 26, 2005

The accident happened in Yamagata at 7:20 p.m. local time. Five of the train's cars left the tracks and three turned sideways in the upset, landing on their sides. The train had been crossing a bridge at the time of the accident.

Seoul Officials to Help Troubled Ethnic Koreans in Japan

December 26, 2005

SEOUL (Yonhap) -- Officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said Monday they had decided to donate some 120 million won ($120,000) to help a group of ethnic Koreans in Japan who are facing eviction from their town.

Japan trail derailment leaves four dead

December 26, 2005

Japan trail derailment leaves four dead (AP) Updated: 2005-12-26 18:46 An express train traveling through strong winter winds derailed in northern Japan, killing four people and injuring more than 30, officials said Monday.

UPDATE: Japan Corporate Sentiment Improves In Oct-Dec

December 26, 2005

TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Business sentiment among large Japanese companies improved for the third straight quarter in the October-December period, to its highest level since the government began compiling such data last year.

Japan Eyes New Fast-Breeder Reactor Around 2030 - Kyodo

December 26, 2005

The ministry's Agency for Natural Resources and Energy filed the plan during the day's session of an advisory body on energy and natural resources for discussions, Kyodo said. - -

BOJ Fukui: No Talk On Money Policy At Econ Council

December 26, 2005

TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui said Monday there was no discussion about monetary policy at a meeting of the government's top econom. :

Samsung Considers NAND flash supply contract with Sony

December 26, 2005

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