Tight security at Japanese embassies

January 28, 2006

Japan has stepped up security at its embassies around the world after a possible information leak led to the suicide of a consular official in Shanghai.

Watch out for Sino-Japanese economic ties from 'hot' to 'cool'

January 28, 2006

People often describe the Sino-Japanese relations in recent years as 'politically chilly and economically hot'. It reflects the basic features of bilateral relations.

Novartis Pharma to Market Femara, Ethical Agent for Postmenopausal Breast Cancer, in Japan

January 28, 2006

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DoCoMo to Market High Tech Computer Corp. (Taiwan) 3G Handsets

January 28, 2006

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Toyota Completes Expansion of R&D Base in Belgium

January 28, 2006

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Hitachi Launches 'BladeSymphony' in Korea

January 28, 2006

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Fuji Photo Film to Release Compact Digital X-ray System in February

January 28, 2006

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Astellas Pharma, Toyama Chemical Agree on Joint Development of Quinolone Antibiotic T-3811 in Japan

January 28, 2006

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Novartis Japan Announces Results of Latest Survey on Lifestyle-related Diseases

January 28, 2006

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Nissan to Continue OEM Supply of AD Van to Mazda

January 28, 2006

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Pentax Japan Announces New *ist DL2 SLR

January 28, 2006

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The Bald Truth/ Maybe it's high time for a 'sheik-up' in Japan

January 28, 2006

What must the Japanese think of us Brits? They must think we're all completely barmy. At the very least, they must view us as a curious people--and they're right.

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January 28, 2006

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Hello Kitty robot receptionist debuts in Japan

January 28, 2006

Hello Kitty robot receptionist debuts in Japan7:28 PM January 26 A Japanese employment agency is suggesting companies try recruiting a robot, instead of hiring a temp receptionist.

Info Plant Surveys Japan Consumer Awareness on Food Safety

January 28, 2006

They have ready-made meals 3.69 times a week and prepare a meal at home 14.04 times.

Nissan to Continue OEM Supply of AD Van to Mazda

January 28, 2006

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Astellas Pharma, Toyama Chemical Agree on Joint Development of Quinolone Antibiotic T-3811 in Japan

January 28, 2006

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Japan's Aso says emperor should visit Yasukuni

January 28, 2006

News Japan's Aso says emperor should visit YasukuniTOKYO, Jan 28 (Reuters) Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso today said it would be appropriate for the emperor to visit the Yasukuni shrine, which...

Cattle Alert: Japan May Seek To Limit Future U.S. Beef Imports

January 28, 2006

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Japan emperor 'must visit shrine'

January 28, 2006

Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has visited the shrine several times Japanese foreign minister Taro Aso has called for Emperor Akihito to visit a controversial war shrine - a move that could enrage China and South Korea.

Japanese lab develops robot for errands

January 28, 2006

TOKYO - Though his movement is a bit stiff, slow and voice monotonous, he willingly turns on the television with a chest-mounted remote control, and brings a can of drink for you.

Businesses, academia launch campaign to heighten Japan's brand i

January 28, 2006

Leading businesses, universities and designers launched a three-year campaign on Jan. 28 to heighten Japan's brand image based on its traditional culture.

Businesses, academia launch campaign to heighten Japan's brand image

January 28, 2006

Leading businesses including Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. as well as universities and designers launched a three-year campaign Saturday to heighten Japan's brand image based on its traditional culture. ,

Japanese laboratory develops robot for errands

January 28, 2006

Humanoid robot HRP-2 Promet adjusts a chair upon receiving a verbal command from a researcher during a demonstration at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Tsukuba, north of Tokyo. (

Dollar Gains Against the Euro, Yen as Inflation Boosts Rate Speculation

January 28, 2006

28 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar rose this week against the euro and the yen on expectations the Federal Reserve will keep raising interest rates after inflation accelerated last quarter and sales of new homes unexpectedly increased.

Nikkei rises 2 pct on Sony earnings, banks up

January 28, 2006

Banks such as Mizuho Financial Group Inc. extended recent gains on optimism about the Japanese economy, while brokerages were also bought after Nikko Cordial Corp.

Mitsubishi Australia is looking closely at adding the classy Colt cabrio

January 28, 2006

By NEIL McDONALD 23 January 2006 MITSUBISHI is '95 per cent certain' the stylish Colt cabrio will join the range here by September.

Toyota's new people mover has just gone on sale in Japan and arrives here in March

January 28, 2006

By NEIL McDONALD 23 January 2006 WE gave you a glimpse of the new Toyota Tarago last week in our 'Class of 2006' new car arrivals.

New 4WD looks perfect for sale Down Under - but Toyota Oz is in no hurry

January 28, 2006

By BYRON MATHIODAKIS 27 January 2006 TOYOTA has unveiled a new sub-RAV4 compact four-wheel drive wagon in Japan, however the Rush as the vehicle is known is on the slow-burner as far as release in Australia is concerned. '

Nikkei up 1.9 pct as Sony fuels earnings optimism

January 28, 2006

Banks such as Mizuho Financial Group Inc. extended recent gains on optimism about the Japanese economy, while brokerages were also bought after Nikko Cordial Corp., Japan's No.

Japanese firms team up on clothing deal

January 28, 2006

The operator of the Uniqlo casual clothing chain said Friday it was launching a discount brand to sell in Daiei supermarket outlets.

Canon PowerShot SD430

January 28, 2006

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Sony LF-PK1 LocationFree Player Pak

January 28, 2006

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Japanese march to protest crime by US military

January 28, 2006

Japanese march to protest crime by US military Sat Jan 28, 2006 4:43 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Some 800 Japanese calling for an end to crimes by U.S. military personnel marched in protest on Saturday, a day after prosecutors indicted a U.S.

Nissan gone in 60 seconds

January 28, 2006

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Honda Sets All-Time Annual Records for Overseas and Worldwide Automobile Production

January 28, 2006

Honda Sets All-Time Annual Records for Overseas and Worldwide Automobile Production (via ACN Newswire) - Tokyo, Japan, Jan 26, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

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January 28, 2006

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China overtakes Japan in trade surplus

January 28, 2006

TOKYO -- China exceeded Japan in annual trade surplus for the first time in 2005, according to data released by Japan's Finance Ministry Thursday. Japan's trade figures in both exports and imports increased last year to a record high.

Nintendo to launch high-end DS

January 28, 2006

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nintendo Co. Ltd. <

Sony shuffles Japan pix exec suite

January 28, 2006

Sony Pictures Entertainment (Japan) has reshuffled its film group, prior to rele

Korean DRAM finds itself shut out of Japan

January 28, 2006

In its first punitive move against the high-technology industry Japan's Ministry of Finance imposed last week a countervailing duty of 27.2 percent on the Korean DRAM maker Hynix Semiconductor Inc. --

Article: Science Museum Announces GBP1 Million Partnership With Nintendo

January 28, 2006

The Science Museum has agreed a four-year sponsorship deal with computer games manufacturer Nintendo. Science Museum.

Japan's KDDI profits rise on growing mobile business (24-01-2006)

January 28, 2006

Business Financials An employee of Japan's mobile communication giant KDDI© AFPKDDI posted net profit of 158.01 billion yen (1.38 billion dollars) in the nine-month period with revenue rising ...

Walkman no longer to be made in Japan (25-01-2006)

January 28, 2006

Business Financials Apple Computer, Inc. Sony Corporation A Sony 'CD Walkman D-CJ01'© AFPSony will close its production line of the MD and CD player Walkman at its Saitama Tech factory north ...

Delegates of the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) speak to the Canada - Japan Tourism Conference

January 28, 2006

The Canada-Japan Tourism Conference is taking place in Nagoya, Japan and it will close its works in January 26.

Gutsier Civic opens floodgates for new Hondas

January 28, 2006

ALL NEW CIVIC SEDAN: The 2006 Honda Civic - very much a 'cab-forward' design with a short bonnet over the transverse, 1.8-litre VTEC engine and a giant windscreen.

Japan must open markets more for foreign firms: Kimmitt

January 28, 2006

Jan 28, 2006 - DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 28 - Japan needs more work on opening up its domestic markets for foreign firms, U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Robert Kimmitt said on Saturday. '

Japan may get its 1st greenhouse gas exchange by mid-2006

January 28, 2006

-†Japan may get its 1st greenhouse gas exchange by mid-2006 SINGAPORE, Jan.

Japan lab develops humanoid robot that can run house errands

January 28, 2006

Though his movement is a bit stiff, slow and voice monotonous, he willingly turns on the television with a chest-mounted remote control, and brings a can of drink for you.

Hitachi to build new plasma TV panel factory

January 28, 2006

-†Hitachi to build new plasma TV panel factory TOKYO, Jan. 28 KYODO Hitachi Ltd. is mulling building a new factory to boost production of plasma TV panels to help meet soaring demand for panel TVs, company officials said Saturday.

Report: 95 dies in extreme weather in Japan

January 28, 2006

TOKYO - A child was knocked unconscious and another injured after being hit by snow that fell from the roof of their kindergarten in northeastern Japan, police said Monday, as reports put the death toll from extreme weather at 95.

Japan must open markets more for foreign firms: Kimmitt

January 28, 2006

Japan must open markets more for foreign firms: Kimmitt Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:22 AM ET DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 28 - Japan needs more work on opening up its domestic markets for foreign firms, U.S.

Governor urges Tokyo to be flexible on dispute

January 28, 2006

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Livedoor faked billion-yen profit amid pitch for baseball team

January 28, 2006

Takafumi Horie, Livedoor's then-president who is currently under arrest along with Miyauchi for Securities and Exchange Law violations, apparently approved the window-dressing, investigative sources said.

Tokyo's anti-crow measures cut bird numbers in half

January 28, 2006

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government's drive to prevent the propagation of crows in the city has helped cut the number of birds in a half, officials said.

Kobe Bryant scores 30 points as the Lakers beat Golden State 106-105 in OT

January 28, 2006

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US wants Japan support on Iran: Kimmitt

January 28, 2006

US wants Japan support on Iran: Kimmitt Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:59 AM ET DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - U.S.

Japan Launches Daichi Satellite Into Space

January 28, 2006

Japan launched a rocket carrying an advanced land-observation satellite into space Tuesday, in a boost for a space program that has worked to overcome a spotty record.

DAVOS-Japan must open markets more for foreign firms-US

January 28, 2006

DAVOS-Japan must open markets more for foreign firms-US Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:19 AM ET DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 28 - Japan needs more work on opening up its domestic markets for foreign firms, U.S.

Japan must open markets more for foreign firms: Kimmitt

January 28, 2006

Japan must open markets more for foreign firms: Kimmitt Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:26 AM ET DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 28 - Japan needs more work on opening up its domestic markets for foreign firms, U.S.

Kobe Bryant Has DOOMED The Lakers!

January 28, 2006

By Patrick Hurley Jan. 23, 2006 The sports media is all a twitter today because of the scene that took place last night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Sony DAV-FX10

January 28, 2006

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