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January 4, 2006

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Canon Powershot S80

January 4, 2006

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Nissan U.S. sales down 1 percent in December

January 4, 2006

CHICAGO, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. ( 7201.T: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday its U.S. sales had fallen 1 percent to 91,253 vehicles in December. '

Nissan U.S. sales down 1 percent in December

January 4, 2006

CHICAGO, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. ( 7201.T: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday its U.S. sales had fallen 1 percent to 91,253 vehicles in December. '

Barrichello eager to get back on track with Honda

January 4, 2006

LONDON, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Road safety will be the winner when Brazilian Rubens Barrichello makes his Honda Formula One debut in Jerez next week. '

Digital music lessons in Sony BMG scheme

January 4, 2006

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Japan foreign minister for Sydney

January 4, 2006

JAPANESE Foreign Minister Taro Aso will meet Australian counterpart Alexander Downer and US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Sydney next week for security talks, Japan's Foreign Ministry said yesterday.

Fairfield Falcon Pacific Japan Equity Fund Ltd

January 4, 2006

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Japan PM Koizumi defends war shrine visits (updated 12:20 a.m.)

January 4, 2006

Sino-Japanese ties have chilled markedly since Koizumi took office in 2001 and began visits to the Yasukuni shrine, where war criminals are honored along with Japan's 2.5 million war dead.

Canon Unveils New ZR and Elura Camcorder Models

January 4, 2006

Small enough to fit in a coat pocket but with all the technology and features to deliver outstanding video and photos of mom, dad and the kids, the new Canon ZR500, ZR600, ZR700 and Elura 100 models are 'The Official Camcorder of Life.'

Hitachi to Exhibit New Products & Technologies at CES 2006

January 4, 2006

Hitachi, Ltd. this week will demonstrate its engineering innovations with a wide range of products and technologies at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show in the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall 2 Hitachi Booth #25342.

New Review: NEC ND-4551A Labelflash Multi Drive

January 4, 2006

New Review: NEC ND-4551A Labelflash Multi Drive Posted Jan 04, 2006 - 01:26 PM Resident DVD meister Flash has been putting the new Labelflash burning drive from NEC through it's paces. : -

10 Million Nintendo DS Units Sold Since Launch

January 4, 2006

DS Gamer writes 'Nintendo has announced that worldwide sales of their twin-screen handheld console the Nintendo DS have reached the 10 million mark since its launch in the United States during late November 2004.

India enters into nuclear talks with Japan

January 4, 2006

Advertise | Site Map RSS | Search NEW DELHI, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- India Tuesday said it would launch a nuclear dialogue with Japan to secure support for its civilian nuclear energy quest.

DoCoMo, PLDT in talks

January 4, 2006

DoCoMo, PLDT in talks TOKYO - NTT DoCoMo Inc. said yesterday it was in talks with Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. ( PLDT) to take a stake in the largest telecoms firm in the Philippines, in its latest expansion step in Asia.

India, Japan reaffirm commitment to G4, UN reforms

January 4, 2006

NEW DELHI, Jan. 4 (Xinhuanet) -- India and Japan Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to the expansion of the UN Security Council and called for mobilizing maximum support to the G4 grouping formed for the purpose. '

Consumers of Korea, US, Japan Put Practicality, Fun on Equal Footing

January 4, 2006

Choi Hong-man, left, was a major hit among Koreans last year.

Canon Anamorphic Converter And Cine Prime Lens Series Delivers 'Hollywood Look'

January 4, 2006

Jeremy Rodgers, First AC on The Insatiable, with the Canon ACV-235 Anamorphic Converter and a Canon Cine Prime Lens on a Panasonic Varicam.

Sony rolls out new Everquest expansion pack

January 4, 2006

Sony rolls out new Everquest expansion pack 4 Jan 2006 01:37 World of Warcraft isn't the only online game to get a new update as one of the Internet's classic multiplayer games, Everquest, gets a new expansion pack.

Japan, India to start talks to bridge nuke gap

January 4, 2006

NEW DELHI - India and Japan agreed on Wednesday to launch talks on nuclear issues in a bid to resolve differences as New Delhi pushes its ambition to become the world's sixth atomic power and boost energy production.

Fujitsu P7120 (P7120D) Review (pics, specs)

January 4, 2006

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Canon DC20

January 4, 2006

By recording directly to 8cm DVDs, your footage can be played back immediately in a domestic DVD player or computer. It also doubles as a 2megapixel digital camera with flash and a full selection of shooting modes.

Canon Pixma MP110

January 4, 2006

The MP110 is part of Canon's Pixma range and at just 69 it's an affordable way to get a printer, scanner and copier all in one. It's quite large for a budget MFD and has a maximum printing resolution of 4800 x 1200dpi.

ROK urges Koizumi to have correct perception of history

January 4, 2006

SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Xinhuanet) -- South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday urged Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi to listen attentively to the voice of other countries and have the correct understanding of modern history. '

5th body found in burnt house in Japan

January 4, 2006

TOKYO, Jan. 4 (Xinhuanet) -- The body of a child missing in a house fire, which broke out early Wednesday morning in western of Japan, was found at site in the afternoon, local police said.

Four children killed in house fire in Japan

January 4, 2006

Four children were killed in a house fire which broke out early Wednesday in western Japan, local police said. Another child is still missing while four adults were injured.

3 mln Nintendo DS, 4.6 mln GameBoy Advance and 3.2 mln Sony PSP systems sold in North America in 2005

January 4, 2006

Nintendo says 3 mln handheld gaming systems Nintendo DS were sold in North America in 2005. Sales of GameBoy Advance totaled 4.6 mln in 2005. Sony sold 3.2 mln units of PlayStation Portable in 2005 in North America. ,

Motorcycling-Honda Pons pull out of MotoGP for 2006 season

January 4, 2006

MADRID, Jan 4 (Reuters) - After 25 successive seasons in motorcycling's top class, the Honda Pons team has announced it they will not be taking part in this year's MotoGP championship after failing to secure a new sponsorship deal. '

WTS: Cheap Sony PSP

January 4, 2006

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Around the Markets: Foreigners rediscover Japan

January 4, 2006

NEW YORK Donald Gimbel of Carret & Co. had not invested in a Japanese company in more than a decade. Now the money manager has about 12 percent of his $200 million in assets in Japanese shares.

Nintendo DS sales hit 10 million worldwide

January 4, 2006

LOS ANGELES: Nintendo Co. Ltd said on Tuesday worldwide sales of its Nintendo DS portable video game player have hit 10 million worldwide, with about 4 million sales coming from the United States.

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January 4, 2006

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Mitsubishi UFJ arm said seeking Bank of China interest

January 4, 2006

By Chris Oliver, MarketWatchLast Update: 6:57 AM ET Jan 4, 2006HONG KOING (MarketWatch) -- A unit of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is in talks about buying a stake in the state-owned Bank of China, according to The Wall Street Journal Asia.

World's biggest bank officially opens for business in Japan

January 4, 2006

TOKYO : The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, the world's largest bank, has officially opened for business in Japan after a three-month delay caused by difficulties integrating computer systems.

System glitch mars debut of Japan bank

January 4, 2006

TOKYO - The debut of the world's biggest bank, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, was marred Wednesday by a minor system glitch that halted some online remittance services on the newly created bank's first day of business.

US' rival isn't China, but Japan

January 4, 2006

If you think the Bush administration does a poor job sizing up politics overseas, check out its flawed intelligence on the global economy. Judging by the administration's comments, 2006 is the year of China.

Darkness at the end of Japan's tunnel

January 4, 2006

:: Praying Times :: Fajr 03:32 Shurouq 05:03 Thuhor 11:54 Asser 03:29 Maghreb 06:45 Esha'a 08:13 Darkness at the end of Japan's tunnel Japan's deflationary crisis appears to be easing.

Japan Opens World's Biggest Bank

January 4, 2006

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Japan PM defends war shrine visits

January 4, 2006

Many in China and South Korea, which were occupied by Japan in the early 20th century, see the memorial as a symbol of Tokyo's past militarism.

Japanese PM defends war shrine visits

January 4, 2006

TOKYO : Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Wednesday hit back at criticism from Asian neighbours over his controversial visits to a Tokyo war shrine, urging China and South Korea to reopen dialogue.

Koizumi hopes nation will follow example of dogs' fertility to stem falling birthrate

January 4, 2006

Bondsanmareo (Jan 4 2006 - 20:20) 'mind you - they still know how to breed in the countryside .. which might just save Japan yet ... '

U.S., Japan to discuss Japan's new role in Iraq

January 4, 2006

Japan to discuss Japan's new role in Iraq NEWS: - Premium Links Cars Housing Shopping Travel / News Japan Headlines via Email Copyright 2006 Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 14:01 ESTWASHINGTON - A senior U.S.

Koizumi criticizes China, S Korea for cutting off dialogue over Yasukuni visits

January 4, 2006

alliance is a diplomatic priority. In a press conference, Koizumi said: 'China and South Korea should not close the doors for talks due to this one issue. I think the issue of visiting Yasukuni Shrine should not be made into a diplomatic problem.'

System Glitch Mars Debut of Japan Bank

January 4, 2006

TOKYO -- The debut of the world's biggest bank, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, was marred Wednesday by a minor system glitch that halted some online remittance services on the newly created bank's first day of business.

CES: Sony names first Blu-ray Disc movies

January 4, 2006

Sony's home entertainment unit named the first 20 movies it intends to launch on. : -

Japan MUFG in talks on Bank of China stake-paper

January 4, 2006

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ was in talks with China's financial authorities over the investment ratio and aimed to take a stake as early as March, the end of this business year, the newspaper said, citing sources.

ROK urges Koizumi to have correct perception of history

January 4, 2006

South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday urged Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi to listen attentively to the voice of other countries and have the correct understanding of modern history. '

System glitch mars debut of Japan bank

January 4, 2006

and UFJ Holdings Inc., the world's largest financial group by assets at around 190 trillion yen, or $1.6 trillion, topping U.S.-based Citigroup Inc.'s $1.55 trillion, based on most recent company figures.The Japanese financial giants merged Oct.

Major Japanese companies expect economy expansion: survey

January 4, 2006

Four out of five major Japanese firms expect the economy to continue expansion for another six months at least, a recent survey conducted by Kyodo News indicated.

World's largest bank opens in Japan

January 4, 2006

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, which just became the world's largest bank, opened for business Wednesday with a tape-cutting ceremony at Tokyo headquarters. The merger of Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group Inc. and UFJ Holdings Inc.

Japanese M&A hits 6-year high with mega-deals ahead

January 4, 2006

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Nissan, Kia gain market share in 2005

January 4, 2006

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Nintendo Sells 10M Handheld Systems

January 4, 2006

Associated Press Update 1: Nintendo Sells 10M Handheld Game Systems 01.03.2006, 07:55 PM Nintendo Co.

Dollar weakens against yen, Asian currencies in quiet trade

January 4, 2006

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Japan's NTT DoCoMo eyes Philippine phone investment

January 4, 2006

Japan's NTT DoCoMo eyes Philippine phone investmentLast Update: 1/4/2006 05:36:20 AM TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Japan's NTT DoCoMo Inc. ( 9437.TO) said Wednesday it is considering investing in Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (

Sony's 'guerilla' advertising campaign backfires

January 4, 2006

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NTT DoCoMo to invest US$300m in PLDT: Arroyo

January 4, 2006

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Singer McKay splits with Sony after public spat

January 4, 2006

NEW YORK - Singer-songwriter Nellie McKay on Tuesday said she split with Sony after a dispute with the record company over its plans for her album 'Pretty Little Head,' which had been due for release this week.

Glitch halts trading at Mitsubishi UFJ

January 4, 2006

All other operations at the bank seemed to be going smoothly, he said.The merger of Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group Inc. and UFJ Holdings Inc.

U.S., Japan to discuss Japan's new role in Iraq: U.S. official

January 4, 2006

-† U.S., Japan to discuss Japan's new role in Iraq: U.S. official WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 KYODO A senior U.S.

Glitch Halts Trading at Mitsubishi UFJ

January 4, 2006

TOKYO A system glitch halted some online-based remittance services at the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, the world's largest bank that opened for business Wednesday through a merger of two major Japanese financial groups.

Japanese researchers find new genus of fish in Cambodia lake

January 4, 2006

Fish belonging to an unknown genus have been caught in a Cambodian lake, a Japanese researcher said. It is quite rare that fish belonging to a new genus have been found.