Islamist extremist in Japan
December 31, 2005A member of an Islamist extremist group banned in Pakistan entered Japan two years ago to try to establish a foothold in the country, a Japanese newspaper said last Friday.
PROCUREMENT: Japan Throws Money at Missiles and Ships
December 31, 2005Japan Throws Money at Missiles and Ships December 31, 2005: Japan's defense budget is currently $41.6 billion, making it the second largest on the planet.
Review: 2006 Honda Civic EX
December 31, 2005DARNESTOWN, Md. ( MarketWatch) -- There are people among us who make good money forecasting where they think the price of oil and gasoline are going. The rest of us hang on and check the signs at the local gas station.
Nintendo Revolution to debut at under $300
December 31, 2005Nintendo hasn't revealed an exact price yet, but Ars estimates the system will debut in the $199-$250 range. Exactly when we'll see the Revolution is still anyone's guess.
Year-end spending spree augurs well for Japanese economy
December 31, 2005A year-end spending splurge by Japanese consumers on flat-panel televisions, overseas holidays and other luxuries is helping to underpin an upbeat outlook for the world's number two economy.
Sony BMG tentatively settles CD software suits
December 31, 2005NEW YORK: Sony BMG Music Entertainment has reached a tentative settlement with consumers who filed a class action lawsuit over the music company's copy-protection software on CDs, court papers show.
SKorea's Samung eyes NAND flash chip deal with Sony (30-12-2005)
December 31, 2005Each firm is to invest 1. (--)
SKorea's Samung eyes NAND flash chip deal with Sony (30-12-2005)
December 31, 2005Each firm is to invest 1. (--)
Sumitomo Mitsui to return $2.6 bln of public funds
December 31, 2005aimed at expanding its customer base.
Japanese abducts identify N Korean kidnappers
December 31, 2005Japanese abducted by North Korean agents nearly 30 years ago have for the first time identified the two agents they say were responsible for their kidnappings, prompting police to seek arrests, reports said Saturday.
Islamist extremist sought foothold in Japan
December 31, 2005Japanese police had warned this month that Islamist extremists may tempt Muslim communities in Japan to turn radical and attack Japan, whose government has been a staunch backer of the U.S.-led war on Iraq.
Best new reason to buy a Nintendo DS
December 31, 2005Electroplankton. It's not a game, precisely, though you do play with it (or on it, or through it...).
Islamists sought a 'foothold in Japan'
December 31, 2005News TOKYO: A member of an Islamist extremist group banned in Pakistan entered Japan two years ago to try to establish a foothold in the country, a Japanese newspaper said yesterday.Japanese ...
Japan evacuation
December 31, 2005RESIDENTS close to a Japanese hot spring where a family of four was killed by poisonous fumes were urged to evacuate yesterday after hydrogen sulfide gas was detected near their homes, a local official said.
Japanese see in the New Year at temples
December 31, 2005Japanese see in the New Year at temples TOKYO: As usual, crowds descended on temples across Japan to pay their New Year's respects. Others climbed Mount Fuji for a glimpse of the year's first sunrise.
Sony to settle rootkit row
December 31, 2005Sony to settle rootkit row Guess the Windows Vista Launch... Million Dollar Man (Almost At ... Intel to turn tables on AMD on... Microsoft Confirms WMF Vulnera... What can we expect from Micros...
Sony lawsuit may yield free music
December 31, 2005NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sony BMG Music Entertainment has reached a tentative settlement with consumers who filed a class action lawsuit over the music company's copy-protection software on CDs, court papers show.
Koizumi resolves in New Year's comment to advance reforms
December 31, 2005-†Koizumi resolves in New Year's comment to advance reforms TOKYO, Jan.
Japan PM Reiterates Push For Administrative Reform -Kyodo
December 31, 2005TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi reiterated his resolve to accelerate administrative reforms to further advance his structural reform drive in a New Year's Day statement Sunday, the Kyodo news service reported. '
Senior Japan Lawmaker To Call Off Trip To China -Kyodo
December 31, 2005Some LDP legislators suggested that a spat between the two countries over the suicide of a staff member at the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai in May 2004 has affected Yamasaki's planned visit. Yamasaki was planning to leave Tokyo on Jan.
Report: Marines to train Japanese troops
December 31, 2005Report: Marines to train Japanese troopsAssociated Press TOKYO - Japanese troops will train with U.S.
Sony BMG Agrees To DRM Settlement
December 31, 2005Extract not available.
The year of Koizumi's exit By Keizo Nabeshima
December 31, 2005Postal reform and other structural reforms, on which Koizumi staked his political life, are now on track. He has tamed strong intraparty resistance to his 'top-down' management style.
Four-way horse race to succeed Koizumi
December 31, 2005FOR A CHANGE, PUBLIC APPEAL WILL PLAY A ROLE Four-way horse race to succeed Koizumi By REIJI YOSHIDA Staff writer The gate is open and the horses are off and running.
Mycal recovers seven years early
December 31, 2005Mycal recovers seven years early Supermarket chain operator Mycal Corp. said Saturday the reconstruction process following its failure in 2001 has been completed seven years ahead of schedule.
Deadly gas prompts evac warning
December 31, 2005Deadly gas prompts evac warning YUZAWA, Akita Pref. (
Merged megabank makes its debut
December 31, 2005The new bank will effectively start business Wednesday as it shuts down its automated teller machines Sunday through Tuesday in an effort to integrate computer systems.
China says Japan wanted suicide of diplomat to stay under wraps
December 31, 2005According to the statement, Japan said the man killed himself over pressure from his duties and told the Chinese side not to disclose the incident based on the wishes of his family.
Kobe Bryant Draws Two-Game NBA Suspension, Other News
December 31, 2005by UPI Wire Dec 31, 2005 NEW YORK, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The NBA Friday suspended Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant for two games without pay for a flagrant foul Wednesday night against Memphis.
Preliminary Settlement Reached With Sony-BMG
December 31, 2005Slyck's List of File Sharing Programs and Utilities NewsgroupsBitTorrenteDonkey2000WinMXDirectConnectAresSpyware/Adware RemovalGnutellaSoulSeekIRCMP2PFastTrack> All GuidesTop BitTorrent Sites 1. Mininova 2. The Pirate Bay 3. MyBitTorrent 4.
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ debuts, 3 mega bank system set up
December 31, 2005Extract not available.
Mitsubishi Motors to reveal 2007 Eclipse Spyder
December 31, 2005The company is building its strongest product portfolio in history, launching six new vehicles in less than three years, including the all-new 2006 Eclipse, Raider mid-size pickup truck, and now the '07 Eclipse Spyder. '
Japanese troops to boost defence capability
December 31, 2005News Japanese troops to boost defence capability 31/12/2005 20:21:27 Japanese troops are set to conduct joint training in the United States as part of efforts to defend a remote chain of islands....
Sony BMG in preliminary settlement over CD software
December 31, 2005We hope that other record labels will learn from Sony's hard experience and focus more on the carrot of quality music and less on the stick of copy protection,' said the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), one of the groups that sued Sony BMG.
Japan eyeing talks with India to check China
December 31, 2005Japanese Foreign Minister Tara Aso will raise the issue on a trip to India starting Tuesday, it said. He is slated to meet President Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and is also scheduled to visit Pakistan.
Sony settles rootkit screw-up
December 31, 2005Extract not available.
Nissan establishes Japanese fuel cell pilot
December 31, 2005MetalsMining Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan has announced it has leased the technology behind its fuel cell vehicle, based on the X-Trail utility model, to Japan.The manufacturer has solicited ...
U.S. asks Japan to leave some GSDF officers in Iraq after withdrawal
December 31, 2005Extract not available.
Japan steps up defence of remote isles,eyes China - report
December 31, 2005TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is sending troops to train with U.S. forces and is developing new torpedos to boost the defence of remote islands, including some disputed isles in case China tries to take them over, a local daily said on Saturday.
Japan's art, culture and lifestyle bible MDN Photo Contest: Entries have closed! WaiWai More What is making ad
December 31, 2005During the recent visit to Japan by U.S. President George W.
Japan wins international beach volleyball tourney
December 31, 2005Saturday, December 31, 2005 Japan wins international beach volleyball tourney Japans Eiko Koizumi blocks a spike from Thailand's Kamoltip Kulna. Japan beat Thailand 2-0 the fast-paced final, which lasted just 39 minutes.
Japanese abductees identify North Korean kidnappers
December 31, 2005TOKYO : Two Japanese abducted by North Korean agents nearly 30 years ago have for the first time identified the two agents they say were responsible for their kidnappings, prompting police to seek arrests, reports say.
WTS-Brand New Fujitsu laptop battery
December 31, 2005PPCSG Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 8-April 05 Member No.: 8,751 Brand New, wrapped FPCBP107Battery (Standard - 6-cell Li-Ion 4800mAh). Got it as a free extra battery for the laptop unit i bought. Got it only a week ago.
WTB Leather casing for Sony SJ30
December 31, 2005PPCSG Buff Group: Members Posts: 426 Joined: 28-May 02 Member No.
Japan data fuels hopes of policy change
December 31, 2005We can give them our opinions but the government should respect the BoJ's decision.'The core CPI, which excludes fresh food, rose 0.1 per cent from a year ago after staying flat in October.
Japanese consul thrown out of pub
December 31, 2005Date: Friday, December 30, 2005 11:55:27 PM EST EDINBURGH, Scotland, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The Japanese consul in Edinburgh was thrown out of a pub after his son and a friend fell asleep.
Tokyo stocks dip on 2005's last trading day on signs of overheating
December 31, 2005Extract not available.
Extremist group plans base in Japan: report
December 31, 2005TOKYO, Dec 30: Police believe a member of an extremist group based in Pakistan has entered Japan with the aim of setting up a base in Washington's closest Asian ally, a newspaper report said on Friday.
FEATURE: Dogs may give boost to Japan's 2006 consumer spending
December 31, 2005-†FEATURE: Dogs may give boost to Japan's 2006 consumer spending TOKYO, Dec. 31 KYODO Dogs may give boost to Japan's 2006 consumer spending TOKYO - Melon, a miniature poodle, sleeps as an aesthetician massages him with specially...
Islamist extremist sought foothold in Japan: report
December 31, 2005Islamist extremist sought foothold in Japan: report2005/12/31TOKYO, ReutersA member of an Islamist extremist group banned in Pakistan entered Japan two years ago to try to establish a foothold in the country, a Japanese newspaper said on Friday.
New Year's at the In-Laws in Japan
December 31, 2005by Mike (in Tokyo) Rogers Every New Years in Japan, my wife and I go to spend a few days at her mom and dad's house. I like her mom and dad. It seems like they like me too. They are very nice to me.
Aeon, Aoi Insurance, Rakuten, Shinsei, Saint Marc: Japanese Equity Preview
December 31, 200531 (Bloomberg) -- The following stocks may move in Japanese markets on Jan. 4. Prices are as of the 11 a.m. close of trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday. The markets will be closed through Jan. 3 for national holidays.
Sony reaches settlement over CD spyware suit
December 31, 2005Sony reaches settlement over CD spyware suit Sony BMG Music Entertainment has reached a tentative settlement with consumers who filed a class action lawsuit ove
Sony BMG compensates buyers of flawed CDs
December 31, 2005Sony BMG compensates buyers of flawed CDs Sony BMG has put the biggest of its legal challenges behind it.
Frozen China-Japan relations hold hopes
December 31, 2005Frozen China-Japan relations hold hopes Most news about the China-Japan relations in 2005 is negative, which led people to truly believe in a crisis.
Shrine visits sour Sino-Japanese ties
December 31, 2005Beijing, Dec. 31 -- The year 2005 ends with deteriorating Sino-Japanese political relations due to Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's repeated visits to the Yasukuni Shrine.
Japan steps up defence of remote isles,eyes China-report
December 31, 2005Japan steps up defence of remote isles,eyes China-report Fri 30 Dec 2005 11:59 PM ET TOKYO, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Japan is sending troops to train with U.S.
In Texas, good ol' boys have gone Kobe
December 31, 2005Extract not available.
Japanese architect to present first design for China
December 31, 2005Japanese architect to present first design for China Japanese architect Tadao Ando is polishing his design of a memorial building for based in , the largest metropolis in China. This will be his first design proposal for a Chinese office building.
Yahoo Japan boss may leave Roppongi Hills to shed negative image
December 31, 2005Yahoo Japan President Masahiro Inoue is considering moving his office away from Tokyo's upscale Roppongi Hills venue to shed negative images associated with firms there, it has been learned.
Sony BMG in preliminary settlement over CD software suits
December 31, 2005Business Financials Sony Corporation The Sony BMG logo© AFPGroups involved in the lawsuits said late Thursday that the proposed settlement with Sony BMG, one of the world's biggest music ...
Proview surges on Hitachi deal
December 31, 2005Proview surges on Hitachi deal Shares of Proview, the world's seventh- largest LCD monitor maker, surged 16.7 percent after it said it had settled a patent infringement lawsuit filed against it by Hitachi.
China's economy expected to grow 4 times faster than EU, Japan in 2006
December 31, 2005(MENAFN) China's economy is expected to grow more than four times the pace of Europe and Japan in 2006 as the Chinese Premier boosts consumer spending and encourages investment to ease transport bottlenecks, Bloomberg reported.
Sony offers to settle
December 31, 2005Extract not available.
Case History: Hitachi Zosen
December 31, 2005Case History: Hitachi Zosen 12/29/2005 Enter all or part of a topic name in the. :
China strongly indignant at Japanese smearing of its image: spokesman
December 31, 2005News China yesterday expressed strong indignation at the Japanese government's association of the suicide of a staff member at the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai with the so-called '...
Hackers trying to access computers in Japan every 6 1/2 minutes
December 31, 2005OSAKA -- Hackers are trying to break into computers in Japan an average of once every 6 1/2 minutes, a survey by Internet service firm Digital Effect Network Co. has found.
Japanese defender Nakata says he may leave Marseille in January(updated 04:27 p.m.)
December 31, 2005Japanese soccer international Koji Nakata hinted he may leave French club Marseille in January, but said he had already turned down an offer from an Israeli team.
Stock markets in Japan and Europe make double-digit gains in 2005
December 31, 2005Stock markets in Japan and across Europe traded lower on Friday but finished the year with double-digit gains, significantly outperforming U.S. stock markets.
2 die and another sickened in Tokyo apartment fire
December 31, 2005A man and a woman died and another was sickened in a Tokyo apartment fire Saturday morning, police said. At around 7:20 a.m.,