Hingis upsets Sharapova to reach Tokyo final

February 4, 2006

Hingis upsets Sharapova to reach Tokyo final (Reuters) Updated: 2006-02-04 14:59 Martina Hingis stunned top seed Maria Sharapova 6-3 6-1 at the Pan Pacific Open on Saturday to reach her first final since coming out of retirement.

DPRK, Japan start bilateral talks in Beijing

February 4, 2006

An official from the Japanese embassy in China said that the Japanese delegation is headed by Koichi Haraguchi, Japan's chief delegate for the normalization talks with the DPRK.

Japan to pull troops from Iraq 'in months'

February 4, 2006

News TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will pull its troops from Iraq 'within several months,' a Japanese official was quoted as saying on Saturday, marking the first time a government figure has publicly ...

ATK Rocket Motors, Composites Technology Support Successful Launch of Japan's H-IIA Vehicle

February 4, 2006

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Emperor shouldn't visit shrine now: Japan FM

February 4, 2006

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Japan, South Korea Agree to $15 Billion Swap Accord to Stabilize Currency

February 4, 2006

4 (Bloomberg) -- Japan and South Korea's finance ministers agreed on a $15 billion currency swap accord today that may improve economic and political relations in the region.

Arrest of N Korean kidnapper high on agenda for Japan meet

February 4, 2006

TOKYO: Sin Guang-su is a hero in North Korea.

Japan, North Korea to resume fresh round of bilateral talks

February 4, 2006

TOKYO : Negotiators from Japan and North Korea are set to meet in Beijing for a fresh round of talks to discuss possible normalisation of bilateral ties, regional security issues and abductions of Japanese citizens by Pyongyang, officials said.

Japan and N.Korea to tackle row over kidnappings

February 4, 2006

It says the abductee issue is settled, but Tokyo wants more information about the eight and another three it says were also kidnapped.The Saturday talks aimed mainly to set the agenda.

Japan to pull troops from Iraq 'in months'

February 4, 2006

News Japan to pull troops from Iraq 'in months' Sat Feb 4, 2006 8:17 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will pull its troops from Iraq 'within several months', a Japanese official was quoted as saying ...

Sony in talks to spin off 4 non-core units: source

February 4, 2006

The four businesses are importer-retailer Sony Plaza Co., cosmetics maker B&C Laboratories Inc., French-restaurant chain Maxim's de Paris Corp., and mail order firm Sony Family Club Inc., according to the source, who declined to be identified.

Sony announces the launch of its 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo PSP(TM)

February 4, 2006

Users will be able to make full use of the PSP™'s powerful multi-media capabilities, utilising the enhanced mobile storage capacity now available while on the move.

DxO Labs Announces Nikon D200 and Canon EOS-1D Mark II N Support in DxO Optics Pro v3.5

February 4, 2006

DxO Optics Pro v3.5 is the award-winning digital image enhancement tool incorporating revolutionary optics, noise and exposure corrections in an easy-to-use, feature rich application for Mac and PC users. "

Canon DC40 DVD Camcorder Introduction: 4.3 Megapixel Digital Stills

February 4, 2006

Canon's New 4.3 Megapixel DC40 DVD Camcorder Provides High Quality Widescreen Video and Photos to Preserve Lifes Most Precious Memories LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb.

US Congress loses patience with beef ban as Japan traders urge buyback

February 4, 2006

US Congress loses patience with beef ban as Japan traders urge buyback The US Congress has 'run out of patience' over Japan's ban on beef imports, US ambassador to Tokyo Thomas Schieffer said.

Sony in talks to spin off 4 non-core units: source

February 4, 2006

The four businesses are importer-retailer Sony Plaza Co., cosmetics maker B&C Laboratories Inc., French-restaurant chain Maxim's de Paris Corp., and mail order firm Sony Family Club Inc., according to the source, who declined to be identified.

Japanese fall short of health targets

February 4, 2006

Japanese are falling short of exercise and other targets set down in a 10-year plan to improve health, an official said Friday.

Sony SZ Laptops Seduce Us

February 4, 2006

Meet Sony's SZ series, hitherto known as Lara, the foxiest thing this side of a Brazilian string bikini contest. Now Sony may not be in my good books right now, but it has certainly produced a stunner in Lara.

Here's Hoping That the Sony PlayStation 3 Rumors Come True

February 4, 2006

By [183 Reads] [1 Post] I don't know about you, but I always find it exciting anticipating the release of a gadget that's expected to be a big hit. Case in point: Sony's PlayStation 3 Game Console.

Japan to pull troops from Iraq 'in months'

February 4, 2006

News Japan to pull troops from Iraq 'in months' Sat Feb 4, 2006 8:17 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will pull its troops from Iraq 'within several months', a Japanese official was quoted as saying ...

Ocean Drive Beach and Golf Resort - Sponsored Link

February 4, 2006

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Canon Lenses are Super for NEP Broadcasting

February 4, 2006

When the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks take the field for Super Bowl XL at Detroit's Ford Field on Sunday, February 5th, the eyes of nearly one billion people around the world will be upon them.

Japanese ministers dubious on female succession

February 4, 2006

TOKYO: Members of Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's cabinet voiced doubts on Friday about his plans to change the law to allow women to inherit the imperial throne.

BIZZ BUZZ | Good response to Sony products

February 4, 2006

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Malaysia's Proton renews Mitsubishi ties

February 4, 2006

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Automaker Proton and Japan's Mitsubishi revived their old alliance on Thursday as Proton looked to recover from financial losses and the breakdown of a joint venture with Germany's VW.

DPRK, Japan start bilateral talks in Beijing

February 4, 2006

BEIJING, Feb. 4 (Xinhuanet) -- Negotiators from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Japan met in Beijing Saturday afternoon for a new round of talks to discuss normalization of diplomatic ties, abduction and security issues.

Elektrische mini-Mitsubishi in Genve

February 4, 2006

Mitsubishi is druk in de weer met de ontwikkeling van elektrische wagens. Na de Colt EV en de Lancer Evolution MIEV (van Mitsubishi In-Wheel motor Electric Vehicle) is het nu de beurt aan de EZ-MIEV.

Honda gaat FCX-concept bouwen

February 4, 2006

Honda zegt gestaag vooruitgang te boeken in de ontwikkeling van zijn brandstofceltechnologie. Binnen drie, vier jaar zal het merk de volgende generatie van de door waterstof aangedreven FCX bouwen.

Toyota plaagt met Urban Cruiser

February 4, 2006

Toyota plaagt het publiek in Genve met de Urban Cruiser. Dat is een compacte SUV die met het oog op de Europese consument is ontwikkeld door Franse ED-designcenter van de constructeur.

Sony in talks to spin off 4 non-core units: source

February 4, 2006

The four businesses are importer-retailer Sony Plaza Co., cosmetics maker B&C Laboratories Inc., French-restaurant chain Maxim's de Paris Corp., and mail order firm Sony Family Club Inc., according to the source, who declined to be identified.

Correction: Earns-Japan-Nissan Story

February 4, 2006

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Toshiba quits S'pore without fanfare

February 4, 2006

It's been a gradual process, we had about 1,600 people at the beginning, before the numbers were reduced to 200 about four years ago,' he told Today..

Japan seeks progress in abduction row with N.Korea

February 4, 2006

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan headed into its first talks in more than three years on normalising diplomatic ties with North Korea on Saturday, seeking progress on a long-running row over the abduction of its citizens by Pyongyang.

Sony in talks to spin off 4 non-core units: source

February 4, 2006

cosmetics maker B&C Laboratories Inc., French-restaurant chain Maxim's de Paris Corp., and mail order firm Sony Family Club Inc.,

Sony to spin off group firms amid massive reorganization

February 4, 2006

group firms, including popular importer-retailer Sony Plaza Co., news reports say. Japanese electronics giant Sony Corp. is to spin off four non-core group firms, including popular importer-retailer Sony Plaza Co.,

Sony in talks to spin off 4 non-core units: source

February 4, 2006

The four businesses are importer-retailer Sony Plaza Co., cosmetics maker B&C Laboratories Inc., French-restaurant chain Maxim's de Paris Corp., and mail order firm Sony Family Club Inc., according to the source, who declined to be identified.

Sony in talks to spin off 4 non-core units: source

February 4, 2006

The four businesses are importer-retailer Sony Plaza Co., cosmetics maker B&C Laboratories Inc., French-restaurant chain Maxim's de Paris Corp., and mail order firm Sony Family Club Inc., according to the source, who declined to be identified.

Sony in talks to spin off 4 non-core units - source

February 4, 2006

The four businesses are importer-retailer Sony Plaza Co., cosmetics maker B&C Laboratories Inc., French-restaurant chain Maxim's de Paris Corp., and mail order firm Sony Family Club Inc., according to the source, who declined to be identified.

Proton, Mitsubishi in collaboration of equals

February 4, 2006

MITSUBISHI Motors Corp yesterday pledged an equitable new collaboration with Malaysia's Proton Holdings Bhd, unlike the previous one which heavily favoured the Japanese carmaker.

Fujitsu's Chip Makes WiMAX History

February 4, 2006

Fujitsu's Chip Makes WiMAX History2/2/2006Fujitsu's WiMAX system-on-chip (SoC) was used in one of the first WiMAX-certified base station products recently announced - namely, Aperto Networks' PacketMAX 5000.

Sony/ATV to pursue licensing deals

February 4, 2006

Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville has hired Marc Wood to exploit the copyright potential of its music catalog for film, television and advertising.

Japan seeks progress in abduction row with N.Korea

February 4, 2006

News Japan seeks progress in abduction row with N.Korea Fri Feb 3, 2006 11:45 PM ET (Page 1 of 2) TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan headed into its first talks in more than three years on normalizing ...

Motorola Mulls Phone Partnership in Japan and L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace Awarded $142.3 Million U.S.

February 4, 2006

Motorola Mulls Phone Partnership in Japan and L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace Awarded $142.3 Million U.S.

Motorola Mulls Phone Partnership in Japan and L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace Awarded $142.3 Million U.S

February 4, 2006

Motorola Mulls Phone Partnership in Japan and L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace Awarded $142.3 Million U.S.

Japanese agency enters freight corridor project

February 4, 2006

Dipankar Chakraborty in New Delhi Feb. 3. -

Japan officials head to Beijing for N.Korea talks

February 4, 2006

We want to move even a step forward towards resolving the abduction issue,' Koichi Haraguchi, Japan's chief delegate for the normalisation talks with North Korea, told reporters shortly before leaving for Beijing.

Japan, N. Korea to begin 3-track talks in Beijing

February 4, 2006

-† Japan, N. Korea to begin 3-track talks in Beijing BEIJING, Feb.

Key issues to be discussed in 3-track Japan-N. Korea talks

February 4, 2006

-†Key issues to be discussed in 3-track Japan-N. Korea talks BEIJING, Feb.

List of chief delegates from Japan, N. Korea in 3-track talks

February 4, 2006

-†List of chief delegates from Japan, N. Korea in 3-track talks BEIJING, Feb.

Song says N. Korea has more to say than Japan on abduction issue

February 4, 2006

-†Song says N. Korea has more to say than Japan on abduction issue BEIJING, Feb.

Japan, S. Korea OK to double size of currency swap deal

February 4, 2006

-† Japan, S. Korea OK to double size of currency swap deal TOKYO, Feb.

Four Strong Earthquakes Shake Japan

February 4, 2006

TOKYO -- A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.9 shook northeastern Japan early Friday, followed by at least three strong aftershocks. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Japan to Pay Leprosy Victims for Isolation

February 4, 2006

TOKYO -- Parliament enacted a law Friday awarding compensation to former leprosy sufferers who were forced into isolated leper colonies in Taiwan and Korea by Japan's imperial government decades ago.

Japan donates US$2m food aid to Uganda

February 4, 2006

The package which translates to 2,600 tonnes of rice was handed over to WFPs warehouse in Kampala, by the Japanese Ambassador to Uganda, Ryuzo Kikuchi, who said: All people around the world have a right to live in peace and dignity.

Hingis stuns Sharapova to reach Tokyo final

February 4, 2006

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Japan's anti-flab campaign a big flop

February 4, 2006

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Doggone it, Sony pulls the plug on Aibo

February 4, 2006

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Rookie loyalty to Koizumi on the wane

February 4, 2006

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Thai wife gave me Ice to smoke: Japanese trader

February 4, 2006

When he found out later, Terashima felt unable to 'stand up to his wife' to break the habit, said Mr Sreenivasan..Of the Dec 6 arrest, Mr Sreenivasan said: 'He believes there is a possibility she knew of the CNB's arrest.

Japanese ministers dubious on female succession

February 4, 2006

TOKYO: Members of Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's cabinet voiced doubts on Friday about his plans to change the law to allow women to inherit the imperial throne.

Ocean Drive Beach and Golf Resort - Sponsored Link

February 4, 2006

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Japan, N Korea to seek normalization of relations at Beijing talks

February 4, 2006

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