Bank of Japan Governor Fukui Says CPI to Show Clear Gains From January

February 9, 2006

9 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui said core consumer prices will show clear gains in January and after, signaling the bank is getting closer to ending its policy of pumping cash into the economy and holding rates near zero.

Retalix signs deal with Japanese supermarket chain

February 9, 2006

Retalix signs deal with Japanese supermarket chain Zen Nippon Shokuhin is one of Japan's largest supermarket chains. Tali Tsipori 9 Feb 06 12:25 Retalix Ltd. (

Opera browser shipped with Sony phone

February 9, 2006

Opera Software today announced that Sony Ericsson's new 3G smartphone, the M600, will ship with Opera Mobile as its default browser.

Wow! expands in Japan and China

February 9, 2006

09 Feb 2006 Wow! expands in Japan and China The family-owned fitness chain, WOW! Work Out World, is continuing its international expansion with two new sites in Japan and a further three planned to open later this year.

Japan: Press N.Korea On Abductions

February 9, 2006

Japan: Press N.Korea On Abductions by UPI Wire Feb 9, 2006 TOKYO, Feb. 9, 2006 (UPI) -- Japan may have to put pressure on North Korea to resolve the issue of Pyongyang's abductions of Japanese citizens, Japan's top spokesman said Thursday. '

PNG Mine To Export Gold Concentrate To Japan

February 9, 2006

By Zachery Per PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (The National, Feb. 8) - The first export of 440 tons of gold sulphate concentrate from the Highlands Kainantu Ltd. is expected to be shipped to Japan from Lae, Papua New Guinea, this Friday. [

Toshiba NAND focus prompts 22% capex hike

February 9, 2006

By Yoshiko Hara EE Times 9 February 2006 (3:23 p.m.

Renault chief counts on 'Nissan effect ' for his three-year plan

February 9, 2006

chief executive of Renault announced plans to apply his Asian success formula to turn the French group into the most profitable car manufacturer in Europe.

Abe says Japan must consider increasing pressure on N. Korea

February 9, 2006

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Koizumi willing to visit Israel 'when schedule allows'

February 9, 2006

-†Koizumi willing to visit Israel 'when schedule allows' TOKYO, Feb. 9 KYODO Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said Thursday he hopes to visit Israel ''when the schedule allows for both sides'' before leaving office in September.

Japan's top banker hints at rate hike

February 9, 2006

Fukui's remarks on what might happen after the end of the current policy of flooding the banking system with surplus funds also spurred speculation that interest rates may not remain at zero for very long. '

PR Newswire: New Asahi Glass 'AsahiGuard E-SERIES' Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Will Be Free of PFOA, P

February 9, 2006

TOKYO, February 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Asahi Glass today announced the introduction of AsahiGuard E-SERIES, a new lineof telomer chemicals that serve as fluorinated water and oil repellents fortextile and paper.

Sumitomo has launched a number of improvements to it's mainstay SE-D line-up of all-electric moulding machines

February 9, 2006

Sumitomo has launched a number of improvements to it's mainstay SE-D line-up of all-electric moulding machines for 2006.

Japanese Company Agrees to Plead Guilty to Participating in DRAM Price-Fixing Conspiracy

February 9, 2006

JAPANESE COMPANY AGREES TO PLEAD GUILTY TO PARTICIPATING IN DRAM PRICE- FIXING CONSPIRACY Elpida Memory Inc. Also Agrees to Pay $84 Million Criminal Fine WASHINGTON, D.C. - Elpida Memory Inc. (

Can Sony's Kutaragi Score Big?

February 9, 2006

Things have been unusually quiet for Ken Kutaragi lately. This time last year, the genius behind Sony's (SNE) hot-selling PlayStation video-game consoles seemed a shoo-in for the corner office once Chairman and CEO Nobuyuki Idei moved on.

Japan sees internet suicide deaths double

February 9, 2006

In 2003, 34 died in group suicides, rising to 55 in 2004 and 91 last year.The pace of internet-linked deaths slowed in late 2005 after police launched an online crackdown with the cooperation of internet service providers, according to an official.

Japanese sue over disputed history textbook

February 9, 2006

News Japanese sue over disputed history textbook Thu Feb 9, 2006 9:03 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - A group of Japanese sued over a history textbook that critics say whitewashes Japan's wartime ...

Japan takes action on mad cow outbreak

February 9, 2006

TOKYO (AP) - Forty-five cows at a farm in northern Japan are suspected of having mad cow disease and will be destroyed, officials said Thursday.

Japan, North Korea talks end in stalemate

February 9, 2006

News Verna Yu | Beijing, China09 February 2006 02:19Japan and North Korea ended five days of talks in Beijing on Wednesday unable to make progress on normalising relations, with sharp differences ...

Nissan Motor Renovates Paint Coating System at Its Kyushu Plant

February 9, 2006

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Toshiba Increases Chip Spending by 28 Percent to $2.4 Billion This Year

February 9, 2006

9 (Bloomberg) -- Toshiba Corp., the world's second- biggest maker of flash memory chips, plans to increase investment in semiconductors by 28 percent to a record this fiscal year to meet demand for chips used in music players and mobile phones.

NTV and NTT Com Broadcasts Super Bowl in High-definition via IP Network to Japan

February 9, 2006

NTV and NTT Com Broadcasts Super Bowl in High-definition via IP Network to Japan (February 08, 2006) (February 01, 2006) (January 30, 2006) (January 24, 2006. -

Nippon Steel, Mitsubishi Corp. Jointly Receive Order for Rotary Hearth Furnace from Asahi Industries

February 9, 2006

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February 9, 2006

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Videoconferencing to link school in London and Japan

February 9, 2006

The London Grid for Learning (LGfL) and Hitachi Interactive Solutions are providing pupils with a truly international learning experiencing using video conferencing, enabling pupils to communicate in real time with pupils in Japanese schools.

Endemol Scores Deals in Japan

February 9, 2006

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Central Asian, Japan official discuss cooperation issues

February 9, 2006

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Waving Japan's Terrible Towel

February 9, 2006

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Nike Plays Ball With Kobe Again

February 9, 2006

RSS Faces In The News Nike Plays Ball With Kobe Again Chris Noon, 02.09.06, 12:34 PM ET LONDON - As a marketing tool, Kobe Bryant comes with a bit of baggage.

Japan, Korea lead Asian advance

February 9, 2006

Sony was up 3% at $49.43. Earlier, Soleil Securities initiated coverage on the music and electronics giant with a buy rating.

Deal of the day: Sony i.Link Portable DVD+-RW drive

February 9, 2006

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ANALYSIS: Japan PM woes could stall agreement on US military

February 9, 2006

bases in Japan -- host to about 50,000 American military personnel -- as part of Washington's global efforts to make its armed forces more flexible and deepen cooperation with Japan's military forces. U.S.

Bank of Japan keeps rates on hold

February 9, 2006

Consumer confidence is at a 15-year high in Japan Japan's central bank has kept interest rates at zero following its latest meeting despite signs that years of falling prices may be coming to an end.

Japan criticises China's 'inappropriate' remarks

February 9, 2006

TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese government's top spokesman on Thursday criticised as 'inappropriate' a Chinese official's comments about Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, a day before bilateral official level talks were set to begin in Tokyo.

Japan's best domestic picks aren't just the big names

February 9, 2006

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Sino-Japanese dialogue 'expects no breakthrough'

February 9, 2006

A new round of sub-cabinet-level talks between China and Japan is expected to open in Tokyo tomorrow, but Chinese analysts expect no 'breakthroughs' for the frosty ties.

Japan:Nippon Steel says no request from Arcelor for takeover defense

February 9, 2006

The business daily said Mimura met with Arcelor Chief Executive Officer Guy Dolle last Thursday on a visit to France to attend a meeting of the International Iron and Steel Institute. '

Japan:Kobe Steel to double welding material output to 600.000 tons by 2010

February 9, 2006

Steel, Construction News Kobe Steel to double welding material output to 600.000 tons by 2010 Japan - 2006 February 7 Kobe Steel Ltd.

Mitsubishi Introduces New 258-hp Galant Ralliart to Spearhead Restyled, Refined 2007 Galant Model Line

February 9, 2006

WED Feb 08 2006, 07:16 PM Mitsubishi Introduces New 258-hp Galant Ralliart to Spearhead Restyled, Refined 2007 Galant Model Line CHICAGO, Feb.

Sony Pictures Price High Definition DVDs

February 9, 2006

A rival and incompatible format, called HD DVD, will also hit shelves this year. QUIZ Scientists created a blog to show the exploration of what natural formation? A. Columbia Glacier in Alaska B. Mount St. Helens in Washington C.

Web suicide pacts surge in Japan

February 9, 2006

Suicide pact deaths have shocked Japan The number of Japanese who killed themselves in suicide pacts made over the internet rose sharply last year.

Japan PM softens pledge on female succession

February 9, 2006

Junichiro Koizumi, the Japanese prime minister has backed away from a pledge to change the law to let women inherit the throne today, one day after sudden news that a royal princess was pregnant revived hopes for a male heir.

Japan criticises China's 'inappropriate' remarks

February 9, 2006

The Japanese government's top spokesperson criticised a Chinese official's comments about Junichiro Koizumi, the prime minister, as 'inappropriate' today, a day before bilateral official level talks were set to begin in Tokyo.

Japan criticizes China's 'inappropriate' remarks

February 9, 2006

I wonder if it is appropriate to close all dialogue because of a single problem,' he said.Bilateral talks set to run from Friday to Saturday are intended as a way of keeping a working diplomatic relationship going while the political feud rages.

Japan says may need to put pressure on N. Korea

February 9, 2006

Japan says may need to put pressure on N.

45 Japan Cows Suspected of Having Mad Cow

February 9, 2006

Forty-five cows at a farm in northern Japan are suspected of having mad cow disease and will be destroyed, officials said Thursday.

Hawaii, Japanese State Build Ties

February 9, 2006

HONOLULU -- Five years ago, a Navy nuclear submarine rammed into a Japanese fishing boat off Oahu, sinking the ship and killing nine people.

Japan says may need to put pressure on N. Korea

February 9, 2006

Japan says may need to put pressure on N.

Hawaii, Japanese State Build Ties

February 9, 2006

Five years ago, a Navy nuclear submarine rammed into a Japanese fishing boat off Oahu, sinking the ship and killing nine people.

Sony Sets Price for Blu-ray Discs

February 9, 2006

Sony Pictures on Tuesday became the first major studio to put a price tag on Blu-ray discs when they become available in U.S. stores this year.

Chibi-Robo for Nintendo GameCube Released

February 9, 2006

Nintendo Intros New Line of Robotic Helpers -- 4-Inch Chibi-Robo Stands Tall in New Nintendo GameCube Title This week a legion of diminutive Nintendo robots invades American homes.

45 Japan Cows Suspected of Having Mad Cow

February 9, 2006

TOKYO Feb 9, 2006 (AP)- Forty-five cows at a farm in northern Japan are suspected of having mad cow disease and will be destroyed, officials said Thursday.

Japanese Internet suicides soar

February 9, 2006

The number of Japanese killing themselves in groups after meeting through the Internet soared to a record 91 last year, nearly double that of 2004, police have revealed.

Japan Internet suicide deaths soar to 91 in 2005

February 9, 2006

By Elaine Lies TOKYO (Reuters) - The number of Japanese killing themselves in groups after meeting through the Internet strangers afraid to die alone soared to a record 91 last year, nearly double that of 2004, police said on Thursday.

Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook P7120 Review

February 9, 2006

Its been over a year since I reviewed the Lifebook P7010 from Fujitsu-Siemens and things have moved on in leaps and bounds since then.

Sumitomo Seika Apr-Dec profit up on strong sales

February 9, 2006

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February 9, 2006

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Japan's Mitsubishi Estate and Sumitomo Realty Profit Surge; Vacancies Fall

February 9, 2006

9 (Bloomberg) -- Mitsubishi Estate Co. and Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., two of Japan's top three property developers, said profits rose in the third quarter as vacancy rates in Tokyo improved.

BOJ looking at policy shift from March meeting: Fukui

February 9, 2006

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February 9, 2006

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Tokyo market consolidates

February 9, 2006

By TAN TENG BOOCEO, Capital Dynamics Sdn Bhd AFTER the property and equity bubbles burst in 1990, the Japanese economy went into a tailspin.

ANALYSIS: Japan PM woes could stall agreement on US military

February 9, 2006

The two close security allies agreed last October on a broad plan to reorganize U.S.