Inquiry commission begins probe into police against striking Honda workers
January 8, 2006Gurgaon saw violent clashes on July 25 between police and striking workers of Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India Ltd. owned by Japan's Honda Motor Co.
Comm probing lathicharge on Honda workers holds 1st meeting in Del
January 8, 2006Justice Garg, heading the Commission, later told mediapersons that the workers' counsel Seemanto Sen had moved an application that the workers deposition be recorded in the end.
Canon Unveils New ZR and Elura Camcorder Models
January 8, 2006Small 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.'
Toshiba Unveils New gigashot Hard Disk Drive Camcorders
January 8, 2006Toshiba America Consumer Products announced today the introduction of the gigashot digital camcorders.
Hitachi to Exhibit New Products & Technologies at CES 2006
January 8, 2006Hitachi, 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.
Sony Annnounces Two New Digital Camcorders
January 8, 2006Sony is taking the lead in bringing the focus on audio performance to the camcorder market with its new 2006 Handycam models.Leading the pack are two high-end DVD models and Sony's first hard disk drive camcorder.
Hitachi Unveils Four New DVD Camcorders
January 8, 2006The Home Electronics Division of Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd.,
Sony Introduces New Handycam Models for 2006
January 8, 2006The new DCR-DVD505 and DCR-DVD405 DVD Handycam models support an optional wireless microphone that can be clipped to your subject while shooting.
Japanese Minister sends condolences
January 8, 2006Japanese Minister sends condolencesJan 8, 2006 - 01:50 - ABU DHABI, Jan 8th , 2006 (WAM) - Toshihiro Nikai, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Government of Japan, has sent a message of condolence to H.H.
Japan-UAE Parliamentary Friendship League official sends condolences
January 8, 2006Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the death of Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In a message, received from the Japanese Embassy Taniguchi states: 'I learned with deep sorrow the passing of Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al-Maktoum.
Toyota closing the gap
January 8, 200609jan06 THE world's largest automotive maker, General Motors, may lose its 70-year-old No. 1 ranking to rival Toyota Motor Corp in the next two years, latest sales forecasts reveal. General Motors sold 9.
Japan:Steel exports plunge 21.6 pct in November 2005
January 8, 2006exports plunge 21.6 pct in November 2005 Japan - 2006 January 8 Japan's steel exports in November plunged 21.6 pct from a year earlier to 2,326,000 tons, down for the fifth straight month, the Japan Iron and Steel Federation said Friday.
Saudi Arabia:Japanese Steel consortium wins Saudi Aramco steel pipes order worth $225 million
January 8, 2006Steel, Construction News Japanese Steel consortium wins Saudi Aramco steel pipes order worth $225 million Saudi Arabia - 2006 January 8 A group of six Japanese companies, including Nippon Steel Corp. and JFE Steel Corp.,
India, Japan discuss energy, trade ties
January 8, 2006India, Japan discuss energy, trade ties Jan 4, 2006 - Xinhua English Newswire India, Japan discuss energy, trade ties NEW DELHI, Jan.
2006 Mitsubishi Raider Road Test
January 8, 2006An Alternative Pickup in Every Way but Functionality There are two people in a previous generation Toyota Tacoma pickup truck making 'roll down your window' hand gestures at me It's not everyday that I get stopped in the middle of the street.
Honda wins North American car, truck of the year
January 8, 2006Honda wins North American car, truck of the year DETROIT, United States (AFP) The Honda Civic, the 2006 North American Car of the Year, seen during the press days at the North American International Auto Show in Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan.
Greenpeace accuses Japanese over collision
January 8, 2006Greenpeace accuses Japanese over collision6:57 AM January 9 Greenpeace has accused the Japanese whaling vessel Nisshin Maru of deliberately ramming its boat, the Arctic Sunrise, in the Southern Ocean before steaming off at high speed.
CES - Sony's Stringer seeks balance for copy-protection
January 8, 2006Clearly the perception out there is that we shouldn't be doing too much of that copy protection stuff,' said Stringer, who was speaking at a news conference at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Thursday.
Toyota closing the gap
January 8, 2006THE world's largest automotive maker, General Motors, may lose its 70-year-old No. 1 ranking to rival Toyota Motor Corp in the next two years, latest sales forecasts reveal. General Motors sold 9.
CES Video Walkthrough: Sony HDV and Hard Drive
January 8, 2006Home > Consumer Camcorders > News, Guides and Tips > CES Video Walkthrough - Sony HDV and Hard Drive CES Video Walkthrough - Sony HDV and Hard Drive by Camcord. :
CES Video Walkthrough: Canon
January 8, 2006Home > Consumer Camcorders > News, Guides and Tips > CES Video Walkthrough: Canon CES Video Walkthrough: Canon by Camcorderinfo. :
CES Video Walkthrough: Sony MiniDV
January 8, 2006Home > Consumer Camcorders > News, Guides and Tips > CES Video Walkthrough - MiniDV CES Video Walkthrough - MiniDV by Camcorderinfo. :
CES Video Walkthrough: Sony DVD
January 8, 2006Home > Consumer Camcorders > News, Guides and Tips > CES Video Walkthrough: Sony DVD CES Video Walkthrough: Sony DVD by Camcorderinfo. :
China commentator urges tougher line against Japan
January 8, 2006Extract not available.
Honda sees higher US profit in 2006
January 8, 2006By Chang-Ran Kim DETROIT (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co.'s <7267.T> revenue and profit will increase this year driven by higher sales and the start of local production of the CR-V model later this year, the head of Honda North America said on Sunday. '
Toyota's Profitable U.S. Dealers Help Widen Edge Over Ford, General Motors
January 8, 20069 (Bloomberg) -- Lee Iacocca, the Ford Motor Co. executive who went on to become Chrysler Corp.'s chairman, got Steve Germain's father interested in Toyota 36 years ago. Germain, a Toyota Motor Corp.
CES 2006: Pocket-lint gets date with Honda robot ASIMO
January 8, 2006Extract not available.
Japanese Manga and Anime Shared IMAF's Grand Price 2005 Award
January 8, 2006Posted by: activeadmin on Friday, January 06, 2006 - 04:47 PM Sumito Sakakibara's animation and Michiru Morikawa's manga won International Manga & Anime Festival's grand price for 2005.
Record Snow in Japan, Cold in Delhi as Asia Shivers
January 8, 2006Science By Isabel ReynoldsTOKYO -- Troops and volunteers shovelled snow from roofs and roads in Japan and India's capital New Delhi recorded its lowest temperature in 70 years as a cold wave swept...
Honda says will weigh US output increase
January 8, 2006Honda says will weigh US output increase Sun Jan 8, 2006 3:49 PM ET DETROIT (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co. Ltd. ( 7267.T: , , ) will consider increasing its U.S.
United Airlines: Official Site - Sponsored Link
January 8, 2006Ad - Buy flights, hotels and vacation packages. Find last minute deals and receive 1000 Bonus Miles for booking at United.com
Second K-W wrapper at Fuji
January 8, 2006Packaging Industry News - 9th January 2006 A second wrapping machine from the Kliklok Woodman range has been installed at Fuji USA this year.
Honda keep track of components
January 8, 2006To ensure smooth operation of the systems and unbroken production at the manufacturing plant South Marston DC decided to implement a computerised tracking system.
US hands sailor to Japanese police
January 8, 2006He has been in the Navy for about two years, and Japan was his first assignment, according to the Navy.
Record snow in Japan, cold in Delhi as Asia shivers
January 8, 2006By Isabel Reynolds TOKYO (Reuters) - Troops and volunteers shovelled snow from roofs and roads in Japan and India's capital New Delhi recorded its lowest temperature in 70 years as a cold wave swept across parts of Asia on Sunday.
Death toll from record Japan snowfall rises to 63
January 8, 2006Both areas are northwest of Tokyo.At least 63 people have died and over 1,000 injured since the unusually heavy snowfall began last month, Kyodo news agency said, citing a survey of local governments.
Record snow in Japan, cold in Delhi as Asia shivers
January 8, 2006TOKYO: Troops and volunteers shovelled snow from roofs and roads in Japan and India's capital New Delhi recorded its lowest temperature in 70 years as a cold wave swept across parts of Asia on Sunday.
Saif faces fire for his Toyota Lexus
January 8, 2006src=http://sifyimg.speedera.net/sify.com/entertainment/movies/images/saif1.jpg align=right>Actor Saif Ali Khan, who was involved in an accident last month, has been summoned by the Customs to answer charges of smuggling the vehicle, a Toyota Lexus.
BOJ's Fukui sees little yen volatility
January 8, 2006Business BOJ's Fukui sees little yen volatility Sun Jan 8, 2006 7:11 AM ET BASEL (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui said on Sunday he did not see too much volatility in the yen ...
Sony Offers Software Development Kit for LocationFree Devices
January 8, 2006The SDK, which will be available to programmers in the U.S.
Japan's ND Software To List On Jasdaq Market On Feb. 8
January 8, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- ND Software Co. ( 3794.JA), a Japanese software developer, has received approval to list on the Jasdaq Securities Exchange Feb. 8, the JSE said Friday.
Japan's Drecom To List On TSE's Mothers Market Feb 9
January 8, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Drecom Co. ( 3793.TO), a Japanese Internet blog & search engine service company, has received approval to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Mothers market on Feb. 9, the bourse said Friday.
Japan's Last Resort To List On TSE Mothers Market Feb. 7
January 8, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Last Resort Corp. ( 2470.TO), a Japanese company that supports overseas life and study abroad, has received approval to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Mothers market on Feb. 7, the bourse said Friday.
Modispeak: Compare Gujarat with China and Japan
January 8, 2006News HYDERABAD: Asserting that Gujarat has surged far ahead of other Indian states, Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his state should be compared with China, Japan and Germany and seen ...
Japan, China to discuss N. Korea, gas - Kyodo
January 8, 2006TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's chief delegate to six-way talks on North Korea's nuclear programme plans to meet his Chinese counterpart on Sunday to discuss the negotiations, Kyodo news agency said.
Honda workers tell officials to testify
January 8, 2006Honda factory workers brutally beaten by police in July say government witnesses should testify first. The Garg Commission, based in Chandigarh, which is probing the police action, has assembled in Delhi but did not hear evidence.
Compare Gujarat with China, Japan, Germany: Modi
January 8, 2006The chief minister said if India was among the fastest growing economies with a growth rate of around seven percent, Gujarat was galloping at 15.6 percent.
Tokyopop New To Comics
January 8, 2006Beginning this week, The Chronicle welcomes Tokyopop to the Sunday comics pages. Tokyopop is the world's largest publisher of English-language manga, the highly popular Japanese comic book style.
Toyota drives into GM and Ford turfs
January 8, 2006GENERAL Motors Corp and Ford Motor Co, struggling with declining sales and revenue in North America, likely lost market share in the last month of the year to Toyota Motor Corp. '
Record snow in Japan, cold in Delhi as Asia shivers
January 8, 2006In China, cattle have died of the cold in the far western province of Xinjiang and a 42-km (25-mile) section of the Yellow River has frozen over in eastern Shandong, officials and news reports said.
More Details about the Toshiba Gigabeat S
January 8, 2006Toshiba itself did not actually promote the player itself.
Target Photo Center - Sponsored Link
January 8, 2006Ad - Upload, share and store your travel photos online. Order prints online and pick them up at your local Target store.
Record snow in Japan, cold in Delhi as Asia shivers
January 8, 2006By Isabel Reynolds TOKYO (Reuters) - Troops and volunteers shovelled snow from roofs and roads in Japan and India's capital New Delhi recorded its lowest temperature in 70 years as a cold wave swept across parts of Asia on Sunday.
Nintendo Reports Strong DS Sales
January 8, 2006Nintendo has reported strong sales of its Nintendo DS handheld gaming platform as it attempts to keep its head above water in the face of fierce competition from Sony and Microsoft.
Greenpeace ship hit by Japanese whaler
January 8, 2006Advertise | Site Map RSS | Search SYDNEY, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- A boat carrying 25 environmentalists in Antarctic waters off Australia reportedly was struck from behind Sunday by a Japanese whaling boat.
Snow buries Japan coastal areas
January 8, 2006Advertise | Site Map RSS | Search TOKYO, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Heavy snow has hit Sea of Japan coastal regions already struggling with extreme weather that has killed 60 people and injured 1,180 since last month.
Sony Introduces New Handycam Models for 2006
January 8, 2006The new DCR-DVD505 and DCR-DVD405 DVD Handycam models support an optional wireless microphone that can be clipped to your subject while shooting.
Record snow in Japan, cold in Delhi as Asia shivers
January 8, 2006By Isabel Reynolds TOKYO (Reuters) - Troops and volunteers shovelled snow from roofs and roads in Japan and India's capital New Delhi recorded its lowest temperature in 70 years as a cold wave swept across parts of Asia on Sunday.
Japan's Fukui Says There's 'Some Way to Go' Before Consumer Prices Rise
January 8, 2006Asked whether he expects consumer prices to stabilize at the current level, Fukui said in an interview in Basel, Switzerland, today that ''there's still some way to go before we move higher.'' He didn't elaborate.
American Soldier Charged With Murder in Japan
January 8, 2006Lynda Fisher - All Headline News Staff Writer Tokyo, Japan (AHN) - A U.S. soldier has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 56-year-old Japanese woman. The sailor also faces a robbery charge.
Ebeling Group Creates Virtual Car Demo for Nissan and Japan Auto Show
January 8, 2006The Ebeling Group, in association with The M Company, has produced a two-and-a-half minute animated promotional film for "Pivo," Nissan's latest concept electronic car.
Death toll from record Japan snowfall rises to 63
January 8, 2006Death toll from record Japan snowfall rises to 63 Reuters TOKYO - Troops and volunteers in Japan shoveled snow from roads and roofs on Sunday as the death toll from the country's heaviest snowfall on record rose to more than 60.
U.S. sailor jailed in Japan slaying
January 8, 2006TOKYO - Japanese police arrested an American sailor today on charges of robbing and beating a Japanese woman to death - a case likely to further stoke opposition to U.S. military presence in Japan.
Nomura's Koga Says Japan's Companies Need Takeovers to Boost Profitability
January 8, 20068 (Bloomberg) -- Nomura Holdings Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer Nobuyuki Koga said he wants Japanese companies to perform takeovers this year to boost their profitability. ''
Pound, euro and yen costlier while US dollar gets cheaper
January 8, 2006Business Thomas Cook India LTD Sections World Asia India Sports Business Science / Tech Health Entertainment Features Home Services E-mail Chat E-cards City guide Matrimonial Yellow pages ...
Matsushita to build world's largest plasma panel plant in Hyogo
January 8, 2006Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. will build the world's largest plasma display panel plant in western Japan to meet increasing demand for flat-panel televisions, media reports said.
Six die in Japanese care home fire
January 8, 2006Six people have died in a fire that broke out at an elderly care facility in Omura, Nagasaki Prefecture, police and firefighters say.
Experts cite Mississippi plant as problem with Nissan reliability
January 8, 2006JACKSON, Mississippi -- Nissan officials are on the defensive after four of five vehicles produced at a key plant in the automaker's expansion plans topped the annual Consumer Reports list of unreliable vehicles.
'Smart cycles' that automatically adjust steering developed in Osaka
January 8, 2006Officials at the university and the Sakai Industry Club network, formed by 28 small- and medium-sized firms in Sakai, are hoping to market the bicycles to elderly people and aim to start manufacturing them by spring.
Island dispute looms over Putin's visit to Japan
January 8, 2006MOSCOW -- Sixty years after Soviet forces took over several tiny Pacific islands from Japan in the closing days of World War II, the dispute over them appears nowhere near settlement as President Vladimir Putin readies to visit Japan this weekend.
Death toll from record Japan snowfall rises to 63
January 8, 2006News Death toll from record Japan snowfall rises to 63 Sat Jan 7, 2006 11:58 PM ET Related Pictures TOKYO (Reuters) - Troops and volunteers in Japan shoveled snow from roads and roofs on Sunday as...
56 killed as record snowfalls bury Japan
January 8, 2006HEAVY snowfalls lashed western and northern Japan yesterday and are expected to continue today.
'Kiki' Sheard Tops Japanese Radio, Receives 3 Stellar Nominations
January 8, 2006Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006 Posted: 12:30:53PM EST EMI Gospel recording artist Kierra "Kiki" Sheard is at the top of Japan's radio charts this week with her single "Let Go" from her 2005 summer release Just Until....
Japanese stocks rise, U.S. dollar up against yen
January 8, 2006Japanese stocks rise, U.S. dollar up against yen TOKYO (AP) - The Tokyo stock market's main index edged higher Friday for the third straight day, with gains led by the electronics, retail and glass sectors. The dollar was higher against the yen.
Death toll from record Japan snowfall rises to 63
January 8, 2006TOKYO (Reuters) - Troops and volunteers in Japan shovelled snow from roads and roofs on Sunday as the death toll from the country's heaviest snowfall on record rose to more than 60.
Death toll from record Japan snowfall rises to 63
January 8, 2006TOKYO (Reuters) - Troops and volunteers in Japan shoveled snow from roads and roofs on Sunday as the death toll from the country's heaviest snowfall on record rose to more than 60.
Japan should explain shrine visits better: chief secretary
January 8, 2006TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan should try harder to convince China that Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's visits to a shrine for war dead do not glorify militarism, Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe, a top contender to succeed Koizumi, said on Sunday.
6 die in nursing home fire in Japan
January 8, 2006TOKYO, Jan. 8 (Xinhuanet) -- A predawn fire at a nursing home for the elderly in western Japan has killed 6 people and left one serious injured, Japanese media reported Sunday.
U.S. sailor held as 'possible suspect' in beating death of Japanese woman at Yokosuka
January 8, 2006E-Holiday Shopping Guide A variety of options for fast and easy holiday shopping.Click here to see the 32-page newspaper insert, in PDF format. NFL ChallengeShow how much you know about football.
Kitty Hawk sailor connected to fatal beating in Japanese hands
January 8, 2006E-Holiday Shopping Guide A variety of options for fast and easy holiday shopping.Click here to see the 32-page newspaper insert, in PDF format. NFL ChallengeShow how much you know about football.
Ebeling Group Creates Virtual Car Demo for Nissan and Japan Auto Show
January 8, 2006The Ebeling Group, in association with The M Company, has produced a two-and-a-half minute animated promotional film for "Pivo," Nissan's latest concept electronic car.
Japan says to hold talks with China
January 8, 2006Japan said on Friday it would hold informal talks with China next week to discuss overall ties, chilled by disputes over a range of issues including Japan's war history and energy rivalry.
6 die, 1 critically hurt in predawn fire in Nagasaki
January 8, 2006Extract not available.
Japan Can Burn 6.5 Tonnes Of Plutonium A Year Under 'Pluthermal' Plan
January 8, 2006The plans released Friday fell short of providing concrete figures to convince people that Japan will consume all plutonium it keeps for peaceful purposes.
Ebeling Group Creates Virtual Car Demo for Nissan and Japan Auto Show
January 8, 2006The Ebeling Group, in association with The M Company, has produced a two-and-a-half minute animated promotional film for "Pivo," Nissan's latest concept electronic car.
United Airlines: Official Site - Sponsored Link
January 8, 2006Ad - Buy flights, hotels and vacation packages. Find last minute deals and receive 1000 Bonus Miles for booking at United.com
Sony and I had a difference of opinion: Ekta (INTERVIEW)
January 8, 2006Extract not available.
Ayurveda popular in Japan, but yet to get recognition
January 8, 2006Extract not available.
Japanese researchers to survey disputed Pacific islets
January 8, 2006Extract not available.
Greenpeace campaigner says Japan's freezers full of unsold whale meat
January 8, 2006Extract not available.
Microbot Madness: Hopping Toward Planetary ExplorationJapan Considers Plans for Homegrown SpacesuitNew Telesco
January 8, 2006Most others have been either wheeled vehicles or walking or staggering ones. The hoppers have the advantage of getting into very difficult, tight spaces, say in caves, whereas one of the larger rovers might be cumbersome."
Japanese Co Sues Lehman Brothers For Failing To Pay Fee
January 8, 2006TOKYO (AP)--A Japanese consultancy expects a ruling within months on a Y400 million ($3.4 million) breach of contract lawsuit it filed against the Japan unit of U.S. investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (