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Turning Japanese
January 29, 2006NEW YORK CITY-SAY "Sayonara!" to uninspired Hollywood casting: It looks like Tinseltown is turning Japanese. "
Rumsfeld asked Japan to use SDF for security work in Iraq
January 29, 2006Nukaga rejected the idea, made during a meeting between the two in Washington on Jan 17, saying 'It is difficult under Japan's existing laws,' the sources said. Noting that U.S.
Japan must open markets more for foreign firms: Kimmitt
January 29, 2006DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 28 - Japan needs more work on opening up its domestic markets for foreign firms, U.S.
Nahyan inaugurates UAE-Japan symposium
January 29, 2006News Nahyan inaugurates UAE-Japan symposiumJan 28, 2006 - 08:17 - Abu Dhabi, 28 Jan.2008(WAM)--The third joint UAE-JAPAN symposium on 'Sustainable GCC Environment and Water Resources' was ...
Emperor Urged To Visit Japanese War Shrine
January 29, 2006by UPI Wire Jan 29, 2006 TOKYO, Jan. 29, 2006 (UPI) -- Japan's Foreign Minister Taro Aso has angered China by saying Emperor Akihito should visit the Shinto shrine to Japan's war dead in Tokyo.
Challenges to global warming discussed at UAE-Japan symposium
January 29, 2006The morning sessions, chaired by Prof. Adel Al Zayani from Bahrain and Prof. Khalid Al Ansari of Qatar, discussed a case study of remediation system for groundwater and soil contaminated by diesel.
Kenyan Ndereba wins in Osaka with solid run
January 29, 2006Extract not available.
Stray dog kills Japanese man in Romanian capital
January 29, 2006Stray dog kills Japanese man in Romanian capital BUCHAREST (Reuters) - A stray dog killed a Japanese man in Romania's capital Bucharest on Sunday when it bit into a vital artery in his leg, police said. '
Turning Japanese
January 29, 2006By Alexis L. Loinaz Inquirer Editor's Note: Published on page A2-1 of the January 30, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer NEW YORK CITY-SAY "Sayonara!"
Japan to submit new plan for U.N. Security Council expansion
January 29, 2006TOKYO - In its continued effort to gain a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council, Japan has drawn up a new resolution calling for the number of the council members to be increased by a maximum of six.
Tokyo professor fabricated papers
January 29, 2006Investigators at the University of Tokyo said in a report released on Friday that a series of 12 scientific experiments on human enzymes conducted by one of its academic teams has not been reproduced so far.
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Harem-keeping hypnotist bewilders Tokyo town
January 29, 2006Higashi-Yamato - In this lonesome Tokyo suburb surrounded by bamboo bushes and a green-tea plantation, residents have been left bewildered by allegations that a nondescript house was home to a veritable harem. '
Japan Bonds May Drop After Report Showed Industrial Output Rose Last Month
January 29, 200630 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's government bonds may fall for a fourth day, the longest losing streak in four months, after industrial production gained last month.
Japan briefs 'Group of Four' on new idea for U.N. reform
January 29, 2006Japan briefs 'Group of Four' on new idea for U.N. reform NEW YORK (Kyodo) Japan has briefed Brazil, Germany and India -- its partners in the 'Group of Four' effort to get permanent seats on the U.N.
Suspension of food aid to N. Korea to continue
January 29, 2006125,000 TONS NEVER SENT Suspension of food aid to N. Korea to continue Japan will continue to suspend food aid to North Korea despite an agreement to resume bilateral talks next Saturday in Beijing, according to government sources.
SESC to stay in fold
January 29, 2006SESC to stay in fold Financial Services Minister Kaoru Yosano reiterated his opposition Sunday to making the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission independent from the Financial Services Agency. '
Japan should check U.S. beef industry for itself, expert says
January 29, 2006Japan should check U.S. beef industry for itself, expert says When Japan lifts its ban on U.S.
U.S. backtracking on new home for aerial tankers
January 29, 2006backtracking on new home for aerial tankers The U.S.
Nikkei rises 1 pct to above 16,600, Sony gains
January 29, 2006Nikkei rises 1 pct to above 16,600, Sony gains Sun Jan 29, 2006 7:10 PM ET (Updates to opening) TOKYO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose 1 percent on Monday, clearing 16,600 for the first time since September 2000 as Sony Corp. (
Japanese Stocks Rise, Led by Toyota, Matsushita on Yen; Steelmakers Gain
January 29, 200630 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks advanced after U.S. shares climbed and a gain in the dollar against the yen boosted the value of overseas sales at exporters including Toyota Motor Corp. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. ''
Japan's Nikkei 225 Average, Topix Index Rise; Toyota, Matsushita Lead Gain
January 29, 200630 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 160.67, or 1 percent, to 16,621.35 at 9:02 a.m. in Tokyo. The broader Topix index added 17. , ; ,
Japan Industrial Production Posts Longest Expansion Since 1999 on Demand
January 29, 200630 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's industrial production rose for a fifth month in December, the longest expansion since 1999, as robust overseas and domestic demand encourages companies to increase output of electronics and motor vehicles.
Japan's Bonds May Drop as Report Likely to Show Industrial Production Rose
January 29, 200630 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's government bonds may fall for a fourth day, the longest slump in four months, on speculation a government report will show industrial production increased the most since April.
Interview: Hitachi to set up flat TV plant in Europe
January 29, 2006It would be Hitachi's first flat TV assembly plant in Europe. Details of the assembly plant, which will produce both plasma and liquid crystal display (LCD) TVs, will be decided by March. '
Another side to Japanese-Korean history By Hiroaki Sato
January 29, 2006Eckert is a professor at Harvard University and Shin a professor at Howard University. Similarly, Akita cites Brandon Palmer's Ph.D.
Sony unveils car deck with built-in MP3
January 29, 2006Sony unveils car deck with built-in MP3 Friday January 27, 2006 2:30 PM EST - By: Via: Everyone is drooling over iPod connectivity kits for their automobiles, but Sony is taking a slightly different approach.
Incat nets $15m Govt loan for Japanese boat deal
January 29, 2006The Tasmanian Government has offered Hobart shipbuilder Incat a $15 million loan to help it build two new catamarans for a Japanese company.
Japanese Stocks May Rise, Led by Toyota on Yen; Daiwa May Gain on Earnings
January 29, 200630 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks may rise after U.S. shares climbed and a gain in the dollar against the yen boosted the value of overseas sales at exporters including Toyota Motor Corp. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.
Toshiba Samsung Storage Technology Reveals Blu-Ray Drive for PC
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Japanese stocks jump 3.6%, erasing last week's plunge; Sony shares surge
January 29, 2006TOKYO (AP) - Japan's benchmark stock index surged to a fresh five-year high Friday, reclaiming all of its losses last week, as investors snapped up stocks on upbeat earnings from Sony and others.
Japan's foreign minister urges emperor to visit war shrine
January 29, 2006Extract not available.
C'T gets first look at pre-production NEC HD-DVD reader
January 29, 2006In just the past few days, the magazine C'T has gotten hold of some very new ha. - -
Kenya's Ndereba wins Osaka marathon
January 29, 2006Posted on Sun, Jan. 29, 2006 OSAKA, Japan (AP - Catherine Ndereba of Kenya cruised to victory on Sunday in the Osaka International Women's Marathon.
Kenya's Ndereba Wins Osaka Marathon
January 29, 2006(01-28) 23:45 PST , (AP) -- OSAKA, Japan (AP Catherine Ndereba of Kenya cruised to victory on Sunday in the Osaka International Women's Marathon.
Japanese business delegation assure FICCI of more investment
January 29, 2006Among the areas, where joint ventures could be established, included Retail, Petro-Chemical, Auto Components, Mines and machineries, Gems and Jewellery and food Processing, Mr Nitta informed the FICCI members.
South Africans detain Canadian anti-whaling ship that chased Japanese hunters
January 29, 2006CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- South African authorities detained a Canadian-registered anti-whaling vessel that has been harassing Japanese ships in the Antarctic on the grounds that it is not seaworthy.
Kenya's Ndereba wins Osaka marathon
January 29, 2006OSAKA -- Catherine Ndereba of Kenya cruised to victory on Sunday in the Osaka International Women's Marathon. Ndereba, who won last year's Boston Marathon, clocked a time of 2 hours, 25 minutes, 5 seconds, 47 seconds ahead of Japan's Kayoko Obata.
Tokyo sets tone as Asian stocks see sharp gains
January 29, 2006Dealers said strength in Tokyo and a rally on Wall Street pushed the region higher on the last day of trading before Lunar New Year celebrations, despite oil prices reversing course and heading back toward US$70 a barrel.
Sony Puts AIBO Robot Dog to Sleep
January 29, 2006Sony's Bravia TV line has captured 30 percent market share worldwide.
Sony Swaps IE for AOL Explorer on VAIO
January 29, 2006Scoring a big win for its alternative browser, AOL has inked a deal with Sony to distribute AOL Explorer as the default Web browser on all new VAIO desktop and notebook computers.
Korean DRAM finds itself shut out of Japan
January 29, 2006In 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. --
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Japan, U.S. vow to work together after beef mix-up
January 29, 2006Japan, U.S. vow to work together after beef mix-upRichard SmithFreelance WriterTOKYO - Japan and the U.S. agreed Jan. 24 to work together to prevent a recurrence of last week's banned bone material found in the first U.S.
Japan's deflation 'over this year'
January 29, 2006The nationwide core consumer price index, which excludes volatile fresh food prices, rose 0.1 percent in October-December from a year earlier, the first year-on-year rise for a quarter since April-June 1998. ' '
Huge gains in Japanese, US markets takes Sensex above 9,800 mark
January 29, 2006The National Stock Exchange (NSE) Nifty, too, was trading at an all-time new high of 2,972 points with 32 points gains at 1356 hrs. ''
YooMedia and Sony tvtv to deliver EPG data
January 29, 2006Interactive television content and services company YooMedia plc has signed an agreement with tvtv, a division of Sony UK, to provide bandwidth to deliver enhanced electronic programme guide data on digital terrestrial television.
Toyota to Debut All-New Tundra at Chicago Auto Show Next Month
January 29, 2006New Tundra to be Bigger, Bolder and Way Badder than Current Model Truck fans are in for a treat at this year's Chicago Auto Show on February 9, when Toyota unveils its redesigned full-sized Tundra pickup.
Tokyo Commodities Exchange in talks with DMCC & DGCX to further trade relations
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More details: all-new Toyota RAV4
January 29, 2006Toyota predicts the lower-powered diesel will be the UK's best-selling RAV4.More generous equipment levels justify the price rises, Toyota claims. Standard kit includes alloy wheels, Lexus-style luminescent dials and knee airbags.
Japan, DPRK to Normalize Relations
January 29, 2006Tokyo, Jan 27 (Prensa Latina) Japan and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are expected to ease diplomatic tensions in their meeting to be held Feb 4.
U.S. handles damage-control the Japanese way
January 29, 2006TOKYO (AP) - It's among the most Japanese of traditions: officials accused of wrongdoing go before the cameras to express deep regret and promise to make sure it never happens again. But lately, many of the bowed heads in Japan have been American.
Japan deflation will end in 2006: LDP policy chief
January 29, 2006DAVOS: Japan will come out of its period of deflation this year, a policy chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party said on Saturday, adding that the country targets 4-5 percent nominal economic growth. "
Japanese stocks jump 3.6 per cent, wiping out last week's plunge
January 29, 2006The Nikkei 225 index climbed 569.66 points, or 3.58 per cent, to finish the day's trading at 16,460.68 points on the Tokyo Stock Exchange - the index's highest closing since Sept. 8, 2000.
Japan Cell-phone-accessible ATMs Coming
January 29, 2006Extract not available.
Japan Rail Launches Mobile Wallet Phone Service
January 29, 2006Extract not available.
A gamble on the Japanese economy that's paying off nicely
January 29, 2006By contrast, about 11 percent of the Morgan Stanley Capital International World Index is devoted to Japan. Moffett's biggest stakes include construction-equipment manufacturer Komatsu Ltd.,
Toyota joins NASCAR's good ol' boys
January 29, 2006CONCORD, N.C. -- Not everyone is pleased that Japanese automaker Toyota NASCAR and Toyota officials revealed last week that the car company will enter its Camry model in both the Nextel Cup and Busch Series, beginning in 2007.
Toshiba Preferred Bidder For British Nuclear Fuels Units
January 29, 2006Edited Press Release LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Toshiba Corporation said that it has been selected as the preferred bidder by British Nuclear Fuels plc (BNFL) in connection with the possible acquisition of BNFL's U.S. entity, BNFL USA Group Inc.,
South African detains Canadian anti-whaling ship that chased Japanese hunters
January 29, 2006The ship's captain said Saturday that it would be impossible to meet conditions set for the release of the vessel, held since Wednesday, because South Africa has classed it as a commercial vessel and Canada had registered it as a pleasure craft. '
Japan's economy not out of deflation: PM
January 29, 2006Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said on Friday that the country's economy has not come out of deflation although key consumer price index rose for the second straight month in December, Kyodo News reported. '
Sony Kills Robot Business
January 29, 2006By Yoshiko Hara Courtesy of EE Times TOKYO - Sony Corp. will withdraw from the entertainment robot business as a part of its restructuring plan.
Sony PSP for sale
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Japan invents super-harpoon to kill whales
January 29, 2006The device is being used to kill humpback and fin whales, after Japan's unilateral decision to break with an international consensus to protect them.
Japan invents super-harpoon to kill whales
January 29, 2006The device is being used to kill humpback and fin whales, after Japan's unilateral decision to break with an international consensus to protect them.
Japan to step up reforms for economic recovery
January 29, 2006We will sell some of this in the market,' he said.Hidenao Nakagawa, chairman of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's Policy Research Council, said that in May they would begin to 'implement a rising tide of economic policy.
Aibo, Sony's robo-pet dog to 'bow out'
January 29, 2006Blame it on cost-cutting and organizational restructuring but Sony, which dreamed up the Walkman, VCR and Camcorder now has given up its dreams of robocompanions.
Japan seeks full U.S. beef probe
January 29, 2006Japan seeks full U.S. beef probe DAVOS, Switzerland (Kyodo) Japan urged the United States on Friday to conduct strict investigations into the Jan. 20 discovery of material at risk of mad cow disease in a U.S.
More hotel violations revealed
January 29, 2006More hotel violations revealed Chain covered parking for disabled with rooms, offices The Yokohama Municipal Government on Saturday inspected two hotels operated by Toyoko Inn Co.
SESC probes Livedoor for shady trading in takeover
January 29, 2006SESC probes Livedoor for shady trading in takeover The securities watchdog has been probing the possibility of insider trading related to Livedoor Co.'s takeover of a used automobile dealer, sources said Saturday.
Whale meat inventory up amid sluggish consumption
January 29, 2006Whale meat inventory up amid sluggish consumption Japan's inventory of whale meat, a byproduct of research whaling, has doubled in the past decade, it was learned Saturday.
Yamaha linked to firm with ties to China army
January 29, 2006Yamaha linked to firm with ties to China army Illegal export suspected SHIZUOKA (Kyodo) Yamaha Motor Co.
Toshiba to launch mobiles in India
January 29, 2006Related Stories: HP and Toshiba demonstrate HD-DVD and BluRay laptops Toshiba A105 notebook series unveiled Hitachi, Toshiba and Renesas to build a co-op Toshib
Japan must open markets more for foreign firms: US
January 29, 2006'A considerable progress has been made but there are still opportunities in front of us,' he told a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos. :
Japan invents super-harpoon to kill whales
January 29, 2006The device is being used to kill humpback and fin whales, after Japan's unilateral decision to break with an international consensus to protect them.
2006 Toyota Avalon
January 29, 2006Extract not available.
Toshiba buys British to compete in China
January 29, 2006They contained final bids for Westinghouse, an American nuclear-engineering company owned by the British government.
Japan helps Thai young people 'see stars' with gift of planetarium
January 29, 2006BANGKOK, Jan 28 (TNA) - The sciences of astronomy and physics, plus mathematics and the technology of satelleties and space travel are about to hit the Thai countryside in a big way.
Tokyo jeweler creates 500 million yen slab of chocolate
January 29, 2006A Tokyo jewelry retailer has gone out of its way to make the traditional Valentine's Day gift of chocolate special this year -- by creating a huge slab of chocolate studded with over 2000 diamonds.
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Japanese march to protest crime by US military
January 29, 2006TOKYO - Some 800 Japanese calling for an end to crimes by US military personnel marched in protest on Saturday, a day after prosecutors indicted a US sailor for killing and robbing a 56-year-old Japanese woman this month.
Used: Honda Accord
January 29, 2006But in March 2003 Honda buyers were given a treat: the most recent model looked rather dashing.
Govt sees boon from airspace cut / Yokota plan 'would save 19 bil. yen yearly'
January 29, 2006The Yomiuri Shimbun Reducing the size of the airspace controlled by the U.S.
'Polygamist' used psychological tricks / Books on hypnosis found at home of Tokyo man who lived with 11 women
January 29, 2006The Yomiuri Shimbun Books on hypnosis were found Thursday at the home of Hirohito Shibuya, who was arrested Thursday on suspicion of threatening a 20-year-old woman in an attempt to get her to live with him, the police said.
Japan's Aso says emperor should visit Yasukuni
January 29, 2006Extract not available.
'One village one product' to help free trade-Japan
January 29, 2006Extract not available.
Toshiba SD-P2800 Portable DVD Player
January 29, 2006Toshiba SD-P2800 Portable DVD Player MSRP: $499.99 Digital Cinema Progressive Scanning is combined with ColorStream Pro Component Video Outputs to produce a portable DVD player that is equally at home as the center of your home theater system.
Toshiba RD-XS54 DVD Recorder
January 29, 2006Toshiba RD-XS54 DVD Recorder MSRP: $699.99 The RD-XS54 is impressively flexible. A front-panel DV input makes connecting most digital camcorders quick and easy, allowing you to download and view your personal memories captured on home video.
Japanese star defends casting in 'Geisha'
January 29, 2006Japanese actor Ken Watanabe poses at the premiere of 'Memoirs of a Geisha' in Los Angeles in this Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005 file photo. Watanabe is defending the casting of Chinese actresses for the film's main roles. [
Students aim to revitalize Tokyo district
January 29, 2006The Yomiuri Shimbun A group of university students studying architecture will hold a town-planning festival in mid-March to address the issue of reinvigorating the Kanda district of Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.
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Ndereba ready to roll in Japan
January 29, 2006Ken Marantz Daily Yomiuri Sportswriter Having had her share of battles with Japanese marathoners in her sterling career, Catherine Ndereba will finally take the fight to 'enemy' soil. Not that she will face much local firepower.