DS News: Nintendo Announces DS Download Service
February 11, 2006Nintendo today announced major new initiatives for the Nintendo DS portable game system at the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences' D.I.C.E. conference in Las Vegas.Here are the details announced at the D.I.C.E.
PSP News: EA Sports Fight Night Round 3 for the Sony PSP
February 11, 2006Electronic Arts today revealed the 12 songs that will score EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 3. Here is the info on the soundtrack and the game.
New landmark opens in Tokyo's Omotesando shopping area
February 11, 2006Omotesando Hills, a 34,000-square-meter commercial-residential complex in Tokyo's Omotesando district, is crowded with shoppers on Feb. 11, its opening day.
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid: A Toyota Hybrid for the Masses
February 11, 2006Toyota Camry Hybrid Review - ForbesAutos.com return Research a Car: 2005 2006 2007 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid if -1) else if -1) else if -1) else if -1) else (1 else Prices, Payments, Rebates Std.
Global Data and IP Company, NTT America, To Present at Conference
February 11, 2006NTT America will be demonstrating its latest IPv6 capabilities, including managed IPv6-enabled firewalls and secure end-to-end video teleconferencing, to congressional leaders and conference attendees.
Japanese telecoms operator develops secure IM
February 11, 2006InformationTechnology NTT DoCoMo, Inc. Time Warner Inc. By Martyn Williams, IDG news service Engineers at NTT Communications have developed a secure instant-messaging system that supports logging ...
C|NET Looks at the Toshiba Gigabeat S MES30VL
February 11, 2006'Here's why we give the Toshiba Gigabeat S props: First, it takes the brilliantly simple--though somewhat format-inflexible--PMC software and delivers it in a traditional compact MP3 player form factor.
dpreview Looks at the Canon PowerShot SD450 Digital ELPH
February 11, 2006New features include a larger 'wide viewing angle' 2.5-inch monitor, a direct access ISO button, a nifty orientation sensor that rotates the display of images as you turn the camera round in playback mode and some fancy playback effects.
Broadcasters Favor Japanese Format for Digital TV in Brazil
February 11, 2006The discussion on what digital TV format to use in Brazil continues. Radio and TV broadcasters have publicly come out in favor of the Japanese format, claiming that they have reached a consensus. '
DS News: Capcom Releases Resident Evil: Deadly Silence for Nintendo DS
February 11, 2006Capcom today announced the release of Resident Evil: Deadly Silence for Nintendo DS, a rendition of the original Resident Evil game that features both new and familiar gameplay, adapted to incorporate the handheld system's unique feature set.
PSP News: Capcom Releases Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max for Sony PSP
February 11, 2006Capcom today announced the release of Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system.
Dyslexics excel at Japanese
February 11, 2006When it comes to learning Japanese, the highest achievers could be dyslexic children.
G8: Japan MOF Skeptical About Making Russia A G7 Member
February 11, 2006Russia is a member of the Group of Eight leading countries, and Saturday chaired for the first time a G8 finance ministers' meeting, which lays the groundwork for a summit this summer.
Fujitsu Seimens Performance Problem
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Toyota Could Start Production in Indiana
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Japan's SDP declares defense forces unconstitutional
February 11, 2006TOKYO, Feb. 11 (Xinhuanet) -- The Japanese Social Democratic Party declared on Saturday that the existence of the Self-Defense Forces violates Japan's pacifist Constitution.
Yen Gains Versus Dollar This Week as Machinery Orders Show Growth in Japan
February 11, 200611 (Bloomberg) -- The yen rose for the first week in a month versus the dollar after a Japanese government report showed a jump in machinery orders, suggesting growth in the world's second-largest economy is accelerating.
Chinese, Japanese have different aspirations: survey
February 11, 2006Many Chinese and Korean parents hope their children will become top achievers while their Japanese counterparts want their children to become adults who don't cause trouble, according to a survey released this week. '
NTT develops secure instant messaging system
February 11, 2006Engineers at NTT Communications have developed a secure instant-messaging system that supports logging and archiving of messages to satisfy compliance regulations and can interact with some third-party instant messaging networks.
Hiroshima invites Sri Lankan Animation filmmakers
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U.S. presents to Japan breakdown of costs to move Marines to Guam
February 11, 2006TOKYO - The United States has presented to Japan a breakdown of the costs that would be incurred in transferring the U.S. Marine Corps command and about 6,000 Marines from Okinawa to Guam, Japanese government sources said Saturday.
Cell microchip to power Sony's PlayStation 3
February 11, 2006THE microprocessor that will power Sony Corp's next-generation video game console will also run computer servers that IBM Corp, the chip's lead designer, is pitching to the defense, medical and entertainment industries.
Toshiba, LG in deal to share patents
February 11, 2006TOSHIBA and South Korea's LG Electronics have signed an agreement to share their worldwide patents for optical disc products, the two companies said yesterday.
Can you clean up the Yamuna? Sheila asks Japan
February 11, 2006News Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today asked Japan to explore the possibility of helping Delhi clean up the Yamuna river.According to an official spokesman, Ms Dikshit said this while ...
Avalanche Kills One at Spa in Japan
February 11, 2006TOKYO -- An avalanche buried an outdoor hot spring at a popular traditional inn in northern Japan on Friday, killing one person and injuring 16, as Japan struggles through one of its snowiest winters on record.
Mitsubishi Announces Rebates on DPS Click EVO System
February 11, 2006To qualify for the Mitsubishi DPS Click EVO Digital Processing System rebate, customers must purchase a DPS Click EVO System from January 13 through March 31, 2006.
Japanese women treat themselves on Valentine's Day
February 11, 2006News Morozoff Limited Takashimaya Co LTD TOKYO (Reuters) - It used to be Japanese women gave men a gift of chocolates on Valentine's Day.These days, they're more likely to buy pricey chocolates ...
Japanese women treat themselves on Valentine's Day
February 11, 2006News Takashimaya Co LTD By Miho YoshikawaTOKYO (Reuters) - It used to be Japanese women gave men a gift of chocolates on Valentine's Day.These days, they're more likely to buy pricey chocolates ...
Uzbek and Japan students call to make HR priority
February 11, 2006Japanese public broadcasting company NHK reported on the Andijan Massacre and human rights violations by Karimov's government last year.
NEC 500is
February 11, 2006NEC 500is Feb 09 2006 - 11:54 AM ET | 3G The latest RAZR competitor is the NEC 500is and wow is it slick!
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Vodafone K.K. and Sharp developing mobile with VGA display
February 11, 2006Vodafone K.K. and Sharp developing mobile with VGA display Last update: 10-02-06 Submitted by Views: 108 Vodafone K.K.
Thailand to encourage Japan's investment in local SME development
February 11, 2006BANGKOK, Feb 10 (TNA) - Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minster Somkid Jatusripitak has been determined to persuade Japanese investors to co-invest in the development of small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) business and tourism.
Japanese-Thai leaders likely to ink free trade deal in April
February 11, 2006BANGKOK, Feb 10 (TNA) - A free trade deal between Thailand and Japan is ready for signing after the completion of negotiations, according to the head of the Thai negotiating team Pisal Manapat. Mr.
Elan sells Prialt rights to Japanese firm
February 11, 2006By Ian GuiderELAN has sold the European sales rights to its painkilling drug Prialt in a deal that could net the company €84 million.
Japan, China hold talks amid tensions
February 11, 2006News Senior diplomats from Japan and China have met in Tokyo as part of efforts to repair strained relations.The talks between China's deputy foreign minister, Dai Bingguo, and his Japanese ...
New avalanche in Japan buries 3 mountain climbers
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Japan, N Korea talks end in stalemate
February 11, 2006He did not specify what measures would be considered but Japanese leaders have previously called for economic sanctions.
Japan, China resume talks on strained ties
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NEC 500iS ultra-slim clamshell does EDGE, i-mode
February 11, 2006It's no longer the most capable slim clamshell around, but NEC's RAZR-beating L1 clamshell out-thins most competitors as it adds EDGE and i-mode to become the 500iS.
Man dead in Japan avalanche
February 11, 2006Extract not available.
NEC Mobile Solutions and Handsets at 3GSM
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DoCoMo 3G Overtakes KDDI
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True 3D Display Technology Demonstrated in Japan
February 11, 2006By creating plasma in open air with lasers, Japanese scientists are working on a true 3D display.
Nintendo DS Gets Free Retail Game Downloads, Voice Chat and New Look
February 11, 2006Nintendo has announced major new initiatives for its hot-selling Nintendo DS portable game system - free retail game downloads, real-time voice chat and a new ''lighter, brighter DS.''
Japanese prisons graying fast as elderly crime surges amid economic slump
February 11, 2006Japanese prisons graying fast as elderly crime surges amid economic slump The most experienced pair of inmates in Sakai carpet-making at Osaka Prison work on their latest thick wool piece in this March 15, 2003, file photo.
Taiwan's embrace of Japanese culture contrasts sharply with China's angry rejection
February 11, 2006Taiwan's embrace of Japanese culture contrasts sharply with China's angry rejection Young Taiwanese read popular Japanese comic books, or manga, during a book fair Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006, in Taipei, Taiwan.
By scrapping Aibo robot, Sony surrenders some charm
February 11, 200629, 2005. Sony announced late January, 2006 that it was scrapping the four-legged robot pet in March as part of the company's bid to reverse flagging fortunes and cut costs. (
Toyota opens North American training center in Kentucky
February 11, 2006Toyota opens North American training center in Kentucky GEORGETOWN, Kentucky -- Juggle golf balls in the palm of your hand. Shoot a mirror with a water gun. Twist a rope around several wooden pegs.
Softbank returns to profit in third quarter
February 11, 2006Softbank returns to profit in third quarter Softbank Corp.
Skater Kato leads Japan in as Turin Winter Olympics kick off in a blaze
February 11, 200626.Kato is regarded as Japan's best chance of a medal at this Olympiad. The Opening Ceremony was highlighted by a dazzling display of fire and dance. (
United States edges Japan 3-2 in international friendly
February 11, 200610, 2006. The United States won 3-2. (
Tokyo's ugly duckling bops to marching melody in search of a face-lift
February 11, 2006All the people that come here end up going into central Tokyo.'Enter The Beautifuls.
Japan's got the best bums under the sun
February 11, 2006He wobbles around on his bike and deliberately slams into old women and postal deliverymen, then starts abusing them. It looks like it's easier to get money out of public servants.
2 elderly people die in Osaka apartment fire
February 11, 20062 elderly people die in Osaka apartment fire KADOMA, Osaka -- Two elderly people died and three others were sickened in a fire that burned down an apartment complex here early Saturday morning, police said.At around 2:45 a.m.,
Man dead in Japan avalanche
February 11, 2006Man dead in Japan avalanche Last Modified: 11 Feb 2006 Source: ITN A man has died and 15 people are injured after an avalanche engulfed several people in an outboor bath at a Japanese hot spring.
Yen Gains Against the Dollar as Report Shows Growth Accelerating in Japan
February 11, 200611 (Bloomberg) -- The yen rose for the first week in a month versus the dollar after a Japanese government report showed a jump in machinery orders, suggesting growth in the world's second-largest economy is accelerating.
Climbers buried as new avalanche strikes Japan
February 11, 2006Three helicopters were dispatched to airlift them from the scene, Yamamoto said."We plan to search to see if more people are still buried," Yamamoto said. "
Breaking News: Japan needs 500,000 caregivers, says ex-Japan lawmaker
February 11, 2006By Veronica UyINQ7.net Subscribe to Breaking News alerts, send ON EXTRA BREAKING to 2207 for Globe, or send EXTRA BREAKING to 386 for Smart.
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Acer overtakes Toshiba
February 11, 2006Taiwan's Acer replaced Toshiba as the world's third largest notebook brand in the fourth quarter of 2005, with 66.7 per cent year-on-year growth - highest among the top five notebook vendors, Acer announced today.
For Sale: Honda Accord with an Auto-Pilot
February 11, 2006Honda UK has launched a new Honda Accord, with a built in auto-pilot system allowing the car to drive itself on motorways and dual-carriageways.
Softbank returns to profit in third quarter
February 11, 2006TOKYO (AP) - Japanese Internet service company Softbank Corp. reported a profit Friday for its third fiscal quarter, reversing a year-earlier loss with the help of rising revenue from its broadband Internet service.
2006 Nissan Xterra Campaign Dares Adventurers to 'Show Us Your X'
February 11, 2006Nissan claims its Xterra has always stood for one thing: getting out, doing stuff, and doing it big. It has become synonymous with the hardcore, authentic lifestyle of athletes, adventurers, and extremists.
Nintendo Introduces Chibi-Robo for GameCube
February 11, 2006This week a legion of diminutive Nintendo robots invades American homes.
Toyota Fortuner 'Best medium SUV'
February 11, 2006The vehicle comes with a 2,7 Litre 4 cylinder or V6 4.0 Liter engine.
Nintendo Unveils New Features for DS Game System
February 11, 2006The video games industry's 'story of the year' for 2005 is growing even more compelling early in 2006, as Nintendo today announced major new initiatives for its hot-selling Nintendo DS(TM) portable game system.
Yen jumps on interest rates hint
February 11, 2006This will only be amplified as the speculative market becomes stretched.'
Sony to display workable PS3 at Taipei show
February 11, 2006By : James Rowe TOKYO: Japanese electronics major Sony Corporation will showcase its long-awaited PlayStation 3 at the Taipei Game Show 16-20 February.
Japan stocks move down
February 11, 2006TOKYO: The Nikkei share average lost 1.01 per cent on Wednesday as Toyota Motor Corp fell after it reported earnings that matched market expectations, while Sony Corp and other recent gainers were sold after a decline on Wall Street.
Toyota's big pickup takes on rivals
February 11, 2006TOYOTA Motor Corp says its revamped Tundra pickup, which debuts this week at the Chicago Auto Show, will target business customers that give Ford Motor Co and General Motors Corp a dominant share of large-truck sales. '
Japan Considers Plans for Homegrown SpacesuitNew Telescope to Revolutionize Asteroid Warning SystemRobotic Spa
February 11, 2006TOKYO (AP) - Japan's space agency said Wednesday it is considering developing its own space suit that can be used in future manned space projects.
Microbot Madness: Hopping Toward Planetary ExplorationJapan Considers Plans for Homegrown SpacesuitNew Telesco
February 11, 2006Most others have been either wheeled vehicles or walking or staggering ones. The hoppers have the advantage of getting into very difficult, tight spaces, say in caves, whereas one of the larger rovers might be cumbersome."
Stepping Back To The MoonMicrobot Madness: Hopping Toward Planetary ExplorationJapan Considers Plans for Homeg
February 11, 2006It is a bit clich, but remains a Shakespearean truism: What is past is prologue. Replanting human footprints on the Moon in the 21st century not only draws upon a rekindling of skill and daring, it also revisits a future interrupted.
Japan's demand for whale meat declining
February 11, 2006Date: Friday, February 10, 2006 1:48:14 PM EST TOKYO, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Whale meat, a cheap source of protein that helped Japan ward off malnutrition after World War II, has dropped in popularity.
Around the Markets: Japan machine data lift yen versus dollar
February 11, 2006NEW YORK: The dollar declined against the yen on Friday after a Japanese government report showed a solid jump in machinery orders.
NTT DoCoMo, Nippon TV bet on moile TV
February 11, 2006By SHIHOKO GOTO, UPI Senior Business Correspondent TOKYO, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Long train commutes are part of daily life for many Tokyo residents, so perhaps hopes are high in Japan for mobile TV to become a reality.
Shadow Shogun Steps Into Light, to Change Japan
February 11, 2006TOKYO AT day's end, it was perhaps one of the few things over which he held no sway, the relentless logic of aging, that made Tsuneo Watanabe, Japan's most powerful media baron, decide to step out of the shadows.
Japanese feeding whale meat to dogs claims group
February 11, 2006LONDON: Japan's stock of whale meat from hunting for scientific research is so large that the country has begun selling it as dog food, a leading marine conservation organisation said on Friday.
Japan and China meet to keep dialogue door open
February 11, 2006The vice ministerial talks are the first at this level since October, when Koizumi last paid his respects at the Yasukuni shrine for war dead, where convicted war criminals are honoured along with Japan's 2.5 million war dead.
Sony Announces Blu-ray Pricing
February 11, 2006Sony Announces Blu-ray Pricing Techtree News Staff Feb 10 2006 null null Sony Pictures has announced pricing for its Gen-Next Blu-ray discs, that is indicative of a 20 percent increase over current prices with respect to new DVDs.
Koizumi calls for a new English channel for NHK
February 11, 2006Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi gave his support Friday to a suggestion that Japan Broadcasting Corp. ( NHK) serve foreign residents in Japan better by setting up an English-language TV channel.
Koizumi gives up imperial revision
February 11, 2006Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Friday abandoned plans to submit a bill allowing female emperors to the current Diet session, effectively ending what could be his last major reform project. '
Soccer/ Japan-U.S. friendly is a domestic issue
February 11, 2006SAN FRANCISCO--After a winter respite, the Japanese national soccer team returns to action this weekend with its first match of the World Cup year.
Evelyn Glennie demonstrates novel uses for musical instruments designed by students at a Tokyo elementary scho
February 11, 2006Evelyn Glennie demonstrates novel uses for musical instruments designed by students at a Tokyo elementary school. (
Taiwanese have no issues with Japan
February 11, 2006Subscribe or Unsubscribe newsletter Taiwanese have no issues with Japan A 16-year-old Taipei schoolgirl surnamed Chen has little time for the searing anti-Japanese rhetoric commonly heard across the Taiwan Strait in China. '
Japan and China resume dialogue
February 11, 2006China's vice foreign minister Dai Bingguo () said opposing Koizumi's visits to the controversial Yasukuni war shrine was a 'matter of principle' and hoped the situation would change. '
Deadly avalanche buries bathers in northern Japan
February 11, 2006Subscribe or Unsubscribe newsletter Deadly avalanche buries bathers in northern Japan An avalanche of snow buried an outdoor hot spring in northern Japan yesterday, leaving one person dead and 10 injured, a news agency reported.
Tokyo paid US to move bases: report
February 11, 2006Okinawa was seized by the US in 1945 in one of World War II's bloodiest battles and still hosts more than half of the US troops stationed in Japan.
Renault three-year plan relies on 'Nissan effect'
February 11, 2006PARIS, Feb 9, 2006 (AFP) - The new chief executive of Renault announced plans on Thursday to apply his Asian success formula to turn the French group into the most profitable car manufacturer in Europe.
Koizumi puts bill on women monarchs on hold
February 11, 2006News Sections World Asia India Sports Business Science / Tech Health Entertainment Features Home Services E-mail Chat E-cards City guide Matrimonial Yellow pages Personalities Netindia123.com ...
Japan deplores elections in Nepal
February 11, 2006It said Japan also strongly ''regrets the arrest of many persons concerned with political parties in the process and the acts of violence, including the killing of civilians.'' ''
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