'Maid in Japan' cafes treat geeks like lords
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Japan's Princess Kiko Is Pregnant
February 7, 2006TOKYO -- Princess Kiko is pregnant, the Imperial Household Agency said Tuesday, raising the possibility of the first male heir to the Chrysanthemum Throne in 40 years.
Toyota reports rise in 3rd quarter profit
February 7, 2006Toyota reports rise in 3rd quarter profit • regex new myPage myPage magRegex new myPage TODAY'S HEADLINES • FEB. 7 6:13 A.M. ET Toyota, whose solid growth could put it ahead of General Motors as the world's No.
Soaring sales boost Toyota profit
February 7, 2006TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) -- Toyota Motor Corp.,
A52's Andy Hall Brings Classic Mud Flap Girl to Life In Honda Ridgeline Super Bowl Spot
February 7, 2006The new spot features the classic "sexy girl" seen for the past several decades on millions of pairs of truck mud flaps coming to life to admire the unique attributes of the Honda Ridgeline.
Sony launches Memory
February 7, 2006Posted by Reverend on 06 Feb 2006 - 17:39 GMT | 0 comments Previous Post | Hardware | Next Post Sony is to produce memory sticks for mobile phones in a further attempt to extend its proprietary format.
Dove, Toyota Score With Super Bowl Ads
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Toyota Motor Oct-Dec Group Net Profit Y397.6 Billion Vs Y296.5 Billion
February 7, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Toyota Motor Corp. ( 7203.TO) said Tuesday that its group net profit for the October-December quarter rose strongly from a year earlier as its solid North American sales and a weaker yen lifted its profits.
UPDATE: Fund Manager Favors Volvo, Heineken, Nissan
February 7, 2006WASHINGTON (Dow Jones) - Many mutual-fund managers are increasingly comfortable buying emerging-market stocks directly. Others, like Wendell Perkins, prefer shares of companies that invest in these fast-growing areas.
4TD LD: Toyota's Oct.-Dec. sales, net profit hit records
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Kamal Nath seeks increase in Japanese investment
February 7, 2006Looking at $ 500 billion worth of economic engagement globally for India, within the next three years, the Commerce Minister said that the economic architecture in the country was rapidly witnessing a paradigm shift.
CURRENCIES: Dollar Falls Amid Talk Japan May Soon Tighten Policy
February 7, 2006NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The dollar faced heavy selling pressure against the yen Tuesday amid speculation the Bank of Japan may take steps to tighten monetary policy sooner than expected. The U.S.
Toyota Profit Up on Solid N. American Sales
February 7, 2006With a photo of Toyota Motor Corp.'s best-selling car, the Camry, projected on the screen, Toyota's Senior Managing Director Takeshi Suzuki, right, speaks during a news conference in Tokyo Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006.
Japan's Princess Kiko reported pregnant
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Japan refuses to lower safety standards for beef
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'Maid in Japan' cafes treat geeks like lords
February 7, 2006TOKYO (Reuters) - 'Welcome home, Master,' says the maid as she bows deeply, hands clasped in front of a starched pinafore worn over a short pink dress.
14% jump in profits at Toyota
February 7, 2006TOKYO A weak yen helped lift Toyota's profit by 14 percent at the end of last year, placing the Japanese company within striking distance of overtaking General Motors for the title of world's largest automaker this year.
FOREX-Yen rally takes wind out of dollar's sails
February 7, 2006By Jamie McGeever NEW YORK, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The yen surged across the board on Tuesday amid market jitters before the Bank of Japan's policy meeting this week and a report that a large Japanese investor may shy away from dollars.
Nippon Steel backs Arcelor in hostile bid
February 7, 2006Nippon Steel Corp. President Akio Mimura threw his company's support to Luxembourg steelmaker Arcelor in its fight against a hostile takeover by the Netherlands' Mittal Steel, the world's largest steelmaker, sources said.
Tanaka eyed closure in Kim abduction
February 7, 2006Documents released Monday show Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka told Seoul he did not want Kim to return to Tokyo--a position at odds with Japan's official stance.
Matsushita To Invest Y10 Billion To Build Singapore Chip Factory
February 7, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. ( 6752.TO) said Tuesday it will invest about Y10 billion to build a semiconductor assembly factory in Singapore.
Toshiba Tecra Business Notebooks Launched
February 7, 2006Delivering a combination of features, performance, and system management tools, NVIDIA Quadro NVS graphics solutions provide business customers with notebooks that are easy to deploy and maintain while minimizing total cost of ownership. '
Behind the wheel of Toyota's success
February 7, 2006As General Motors is cutting salaries, benefits and its dividend to shore up its losses, rival Toyota is on track to post record profits for its fiscal year.
Hitachi develops paper-thin RFID
February 7, 2006Transportation Hitachi, Ltd. Hitachi develops paper-thin RFIDHitachi Ltd yesterday said it has developed the smallest and thinnest RFID chip to date, so small that it could be used an intelligent ...
Japan Extends Korean Visa Waiver
February 7, 2006From now on, Koreans visitors can visit Japan for up to 90 days without a visa. Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso announced yesterday afternoon that Japan will extend its visa waiver program for Koreans indefinitely.
Japan's Princess Kiko Is Pregnant
February 7, 2006TOKYO -- Princess Kiko is pregnant, the Imperial Household Agency said Tuesday, raising the possibility of the first male heir to the Chrysanthemum Throne in 40 years.
Japan's Princess Kiko Is Pregnant
February 7, 2006TOKYO (AP) -- Princess Kiko is pregnant, the Imperial Household Agency said Tuesday, raising the possibility of the first male heir to the Chrysanthemum Throne in 40 years.
POINT OF VIEW/ Manabu Sato: Okinawa should aim for autonomy from Tokyo
February 7, 2006The Jan. 22 mayoral election in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, that was won by Yoshikazu Shimabukuro centered on a single issue: whether to accept a proposed plan to close the U.S.
$A drifts lower, focus on yen
February 7, 2006The Australian dollar opened weaker this morning, continuing the retracement from the earlier part of the week as focus in Asia shifted to the Japanese yen.
Royal pregnancy raises hopes of male heir to Japan's throne
February 7, 2006Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, who are expecting a baby in September.Photo: AP THE Chrysanthemum Throne may have found its saviour, with news that a royal wife is pregnant. For Japan, a boy would be handy.
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Toshiba buys BNFL firm for $5.4bn
February 7, 2006Japan's Toshiba pays $5. $.
Hopes Raised for Male Heir to Japan Throne
February 7, 2006Filed at 2:00 a.m. ET TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's Princess Kiko is pregnant, news reports said Tuesday, raising the possibility of the first male heir to Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne in 40 years.
Dollar stays near euro and yen highs
February 7, 2006The United States currency's strength nudged high-flying gold prices lower, while oil dipped below $65 a barrel on expectations of rising fuel stocks in the US.
Toyota ups production target at Woodstock plant
February 7, 2006TORONTO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (7203.T: Quote) said on Tuesday annual production capacity at its Woodstock, Ontario plant under construction will increase to 150,000 RAV4 sport utility vehicles when it opens in 2008.
Nintendo DS games top Japan Jan software sales-survey
February 7, 2006(Reuters) - Software for Nintendo Co. Ltd. -
Reports: Japan's Princess Kiko is pregnant
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Sony Playstation 3 debut uncertain
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Tokyo, Seoul discuss abductions
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N Korea, Japan focus on diplomatic ties
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Moody's Puts Toshiba Ratings Under Review
February 7, 2006TOKYO Moody's placed the ratings of Toshiba under review for a possible downgrade Tuesday after the Japanese electronics maker announced it planned to purchase Westinghouse. Toshiba stocks slid in Tokyo trading.
Japan's Nippon Life Insurance May Buy Euro Debt to Spread Dollar Risk
February 7, 20067 (Bloomberg) -- Nippon Life Insurance Co., Japan's biggest life insurer, may buy more euro-denominated bonds this year to shift risk away from the dollar, which slumped last month.
Yen Rallies Ahead of US Bond Auctions
February 7, 2006Index : FXCM Currency Update Browse related articlesNext article Yen Rallies Ahead of US Bond Auctions USD/JPY dropped over 100 points in European trade today breaking the 118.00 figure as macro fund selling drove the pair lower.
Japan, North Korea all talk, no action
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More Canadian Action Against Sony-BMG
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Mum's The Word For Japan's Princess
February 7, 2006Japan's Princess Kiko is reportedly pregnant and will give birth in the autumn. The reports raise the possibility that the country's royal family could produce its first male heir in 40 years.
Toyota Reports Rise in 3rd Quarter Profit
February 7, 2006TOKYO -- Toyota, whose solid growth could put it ahead of General Motors as the world's No. 1 automaker, reported a 34 percent rise in profit Tuesday for the quarter ended Dec. 31 as sales jumped in North America and Asia. Toyota Motor Corp.,
Exchange Server Get Help From Sony Phones
February 7, 2006New Sony Ericsson P990 and M600 mobile phones to provide enhanced mobility capabilities delivered by Exchange Server. Microsoft Corp.
Moody's Places Toshiba Ratings Under Review
February 7, 2006By YURI KAGEYAMA TOKYO (AP) -- Moody's placed the ratings of Toshiba under review for a possible downgrade Tuesday after the Japanese electronics maker announced it planned to purchase Westinghouse. Toshiba shares slid in Tokyo trading.
Toyota Reports Rise in 3rd Quarter Profit
February 7, 2006By YURI KAGEYAMA TOKYO (AP) -- Toyota, whose solid growth could put it ahead of General Motors as the world's No. 1 automaker, reported a 34 percent rise in profit Tuesday for the quarter ended Dec. 31 as sales jumped in North America and Asia.
NTT unit owns 14% of Philippines' PLDT
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Morgan Stanley to cut Japan weightings
February 7, 2006Foreigners have invested Y26,600bn in Japanese markets since their low in April 2003 and in the last two months alone have invested a further Y1,500bn.
Moody's Places Toshiba Ratings Under Review
February 7, 2006TOKYO -- Moody's placed the ratings of Toshiba under review for a possible downgrade Tuesday after the Japanese electronics maker announced it planned to purchase Westinghouse. Toshiba shares slid in Tokyo trading.
Moody's Puts Toshiba Ratings Under Review
February 7, 2006Moody's placed the ratings of Toshiba under review for a possible downgrade Tuesday after the Japanese electronics maker announced it planned to purchase Westinghouse. Toshiba stocks slid in Tokyo trading.
Moody's Places Toshiba Ratings Under Review
February 7, 2006Moody's placed the ratings of Toshiba under review for a possible downgrade Tuesday after the Japanese electronics maker announced it planned to purchase Westinghouse. Toshiba shares slid in Tokyo trading.
Yen haunted as stars align against it
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Tokyo Electric Power's profit falls 10%, fuel costs cited
February 7, 2006Tokyo Electric Power's profit falls 10%, fuel costs cited Last Update: 2/7/2006 08:26:05 AM TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Tokyo Electric Power Co. (
NTT DoCoMo gains net 130,500 mobile phone users in January
February 7, 2006NTT DoCoMo gains net 130,500 mobile phone users in JanuaryLast Update: 2/7/2006 08:22:02 AM TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- NTT DoCoMo Inc. ( 9437.TO) said Tuesday it gained a net 130,500 subscribers to its mobile phone services in January.
Hybrids help boost Toyota profits
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen rebounds versus dollar, stocks slip
February 7, 2006By Christina Fincher LONDON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen rebounded from seven-week lows against the dollar on Tuesday, while European shares slipped from last week's 4-1/2 year peaks and Wall Street stocks were also poised for a weaker open.
Pregnant Princess: Japan Prays It's a Male
February 7, 2006Passersby look at a huge video screen flashing Japanese Princess Kiko in a newscast in Osaka, western Japan, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006.
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Japanese Stocks Advance; Sumitomo Metal Industries, Orix Gain; Nikon Falls
February 7, 20067 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks rose, paced by steel and metals producers including Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd., on expectations rising demand will boost their profits. ''
Surging Mavericks await Kobe's return
February 7, 2006Posted on Mon, Feb. 06, 2006 DALLAS - Before the Dallas Mavericks held their last 11 opponents under 100 points, a team-record run that coincides with their NBA-best winning streak, they couldn't stop Kobe Bryant.
Japan Airlines reports big loss in 3rd quarter
February 7, 2006TOKYO Japan Airlines said Monday that its third-quarter loss had tripled and cited rising fuel costs and safety lapses that prompted some passengers to switch to All Nippon Airways.
No full consensus achieved in DPRK-Japan talks
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DPRK-Japan talks discuss security issue on 4th day
February 7, 2006BEIJING, Feb. 7 (Xinhuanet) -- Negotiators from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Japan began discussing security issue here Tuesday, while the bilateral talks went into the fourth day.
Toshiba set to purchase energy unit
February 7, 2006The purchase price is about three times higher than analysts had estimated for Westinghouse in July, a result of stiff competition for the unit. Toshiba outbid rivals like Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and General Electric.
FOREX-Dollar near 7-week high vs yen on rate outlook
February 7, 2006interest rates will keep rising. ' The market continues to focus on interest rate differentials, and that is making the dollar firm,' said Takehiko Jimbo, a trader at Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking.
Nikkei flat on overheating concern, Toyota gains
February 7, 2006Nikkei flat on overheating concern, Toyota gains Mon Feb 6, 2006 9:09 PM ET (Updates to midsession) TOKYO, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The Nikkei stock average inched up 0.06 percent on Tuesday, with Fujikura Ltd. (
Japan may ban powerful toy air guns
February 7, 2006An air gun operates by means of compressed air and normally takes plastic bullets.
Toshiba Shares Fall After $5.4 Billion Westinghouse Price Seen Too High
February 7, 20067 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of Toshiba Corp., Japan's largest maker of nuclear power-plant equipment, fell on concern the company overpaid for its $5.4 billion investment in Westinghouse Electric Co.
Japan's market 'to continue stellar run'
February 7, 2006Miscellaneous The Japanese share market has grown 115 per cent in less than three years and is likely to continue its stellar run as consumer confidence fuels the Japanese economic recovery, ...
Japan renews rally
February 7, 2006By using this site, you agree to the and (updated 4/3/03). Intraday data provided by , a division of Interactive Data Corp.
China Criticizes Japanese Comment
February 7, 2006BEIJING -- China accused Japan's foreign minister of glorifying aggression after he said Tokyo's 50-year colonial rule over Taiwan was responsible for the high education standards there.
Toshiba to Buy Westinghouse in $5.4 Billion Deal
February 7, 2006Japanese electronics maker Toshiba said Monday that it was buying nuclear plant builder Westinghouse Electric, the U.S.-based unit of the British government's British Nuclear Fuels, for US$5.4 billion.
Toshiba planning quick profit on nuclear purchase
February 7, 2006Mike Parker, chief executive of British Nuclear Fuels, said that there was no provision for the British Government to claw back any excess profit that Toshiba might make on the sale of minority stakes. "
Japanese Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise
February 7, 2006By Associated Press TOKYO Japan's foreign exchange reserves rose $4.8 billion in January to a record high $851.67 billion, helped in large part by a stronger euro, the Finance Ministry said Tuesday.
Japan may ban powerful toy air guns
February 7, 2006Japan's National Police Agency wants to ban the ownership of powerful toy air guns which are being remodelled to give them killing power.
Japan reserves hit record high, China catching up
February 7, 2006Japan's external reserves rose to $851.666 billion by the end of January, up from $846.897 billion a month earlier and the previous record of $847.766 billion set in August, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday.
New Toyota concept cars at Geneva
February 7, 2006The Urban Cruiser concept is said to 'draw heavily on Toyota's heritage in sports utility vehicles,' so it could indicate that Toyota sees a market for a leisure 4x4 even smaller than the RAV4.
BNFL confirms 5.4-bln-dlr Westinghouse sale to Toshiba
February 7, 2006British Nuclear Fuels (BNFL) confirmed the sale of US power plant maker Westinghouse to technology giant Toshiba for 5.4 billion dollars (4.5 billion euros), the biggest overseas acquisition by a Japanese company in years. '
BNFL sells Westinghouse to Toshiba for 5.4 billion dollars
February 7, 2006BNFL, which is owned by the British government, said it expected the sale to be finalized within around six months. BNFL had bought Westinghouse in 1999 for 1.1 billion dollars.
Hitachi to Intro Digital Triax at NAB 2006
February 7, 2006With the longest cable length and highest picture quality on the market the new TU-CX-Z4 Digital Triax for SDTV system from Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd. sets a new benchmark for the industry.
Japanese farmers push subsidies
February 7, 2006Feb 7, 2006 New Zealand farm leaders have returned from Japan under no illusion about the challenges they face in persuading heavily subsidised farmers to give up all that support.
Sony PS-LX250H fully automatic turntable
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Nissan Note: Now in perfect harmony
February 7, 2006A car that handles crisply Feeling crotchety? Me? Not at all - I had a minimum of social liquor last night, thus staving off any thick-headedness and quavery speech this morning, and I'm enjoying this new Nissan to a surprising degree.
Koizumi sees wide gulf in Japan-North Korea talks
February 7, 2006TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said Monday that ongoing talks with North Korea were encountering trouble and the two countries were unlikely to close the gap. "
Hitachi HDPJ52
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CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Japan reserves hit record high, China catchin
February 7, 2006TOKYO, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Japan's foreign exchange reserves crept up to a record high in January but looked set to be overtaken by China's rapidly swelling pool as the world's largest in a matter of months.
No full consensus in DPRK-Japan talks on normalizing ties
February 7, 2006The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Japan held their third day of talks on the normalization of relations in Beijing Monday, but no full consensus was achieved.
Japanese FM's remarks further damage China-Japan ties
February 7, 2006Aso said in Fukuoka on Saturday, 'Thanks to the significant improvement in educational standards and literacy (during the colonization), Taiwan is now a country with a very high education level and it keeps up with the current era.'
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