US beat Japan in World Cup warm-up
February 12, 2006SAN FRANCISCO (California): The United States scored two first-half goals en route to a 3-2 victory over Japan here Friday in a friendly international football match that was part of both teams' World Cup build-up.
Japan's listed firms see high profit growth
February 12, 2006and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co, the daily said.On the other hand, the surge in crude oil prices has led gas companies and marine transport firms to lower their earnings forecasts, Nihon Keizai said.
Japanese women treat themselves on Valentine's Day
February 12, 2006Japanese women treat themselves on Valentine's DayTOKYO, Feb 12 (Reuters) It used to be Japanese women gave men a gift of chocolates on Valentine's Day.
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 118.497; Euro/US$1.1979
February 12, 2006News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 10:30 Quoted at 09:30 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 118.48/51 118.69/72 118.83/...
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 118.51; Euro/US$1.1980
February 12, 2006News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 11:30 Quoted at 10:30 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 118.49/54 118.48/51 118.83/...
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 118.45; Euro/US$1.1985
February 12, 2006News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 12:30 Quoted at 11:30 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 118.43/47 118.49/54 118.83/...
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 117.85; Euro/US$1.1990
February 12, 2006News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 14:30 Quoted at 12:30 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 117.83/86 118.43/47 118.83/...
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 117.69; Euro/US$1.1984
February 12, 2006News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 15:30 Quoted at 14:30 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 117.68/71 117.83/86 118.83/...
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 117.79; Euro/US$1.1966
February 12, 2006News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 16:30 Quoted at 15:30 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 117.78/81 117.68/71 118.83/...
Japan delegation chief disappointed at opening day results
February 12, 2006TURIN - Japan was left off the medals podium in a sub-par performance on the first full day of competition at the Turin Winter Olympics on Saturday.
Toshiba aims to enter nuclear market via purchase
February 12, 2006TOSHIBA Corp is confident the purchase of US nuclear power company Westinghouse Electric Co will pay off, and the Japanese electronics maker is in talks with several possible minority-stake partners, the president said yesterday.
Japanese women treat themselves on Valentine's Day
February 12, 2006By Miho Yoshikawa 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 costing up to $200 (115 pounds) a box as a treat for themselves. '
Japanese PM gives up on female royal succession
February 12, 2006Despite strong opposition from conservative lawmakers, Koizumi had pledged to present the bill to the current session of parliament to avoid a succession crisis.
Canon i9950 A3 Color Printer
February 12, 2006Canon i9950 A3 Color Printer Review Reviewed by Review Summary 'The i9950 is a fine printer, with excellent colour rendition for a machine in this price range. This is due to the extra green and red inks in its eight-colour ink set.
Japanese firms developing chips for new mobile phones: report
February 12, 2006TOKYO : Japanese semiconductor producer Renesas Technology, NTT DoCoMo and three other firms are to jointly develop system chips for use in the next generation of mobile phones, a report said Sunday.
2 feared dead in midnight fire in southern Japan
February 12, 2006TOKYO, Feb. 12 (Xinhuanet) -- Two people were feared dead and three others were injured when a midnight fire gutted a two-story inn in Hiroshima on Sunday, reports said.
Dollar firms on euro, falls against yen
February 12, 2006NEW YORK, Feb 11: The dollar traded mainly higher despite news of a wider-than-expected US trade gap in December, but the yen rallied on speculation about a monetary move by the Bank of Japan.
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Japan PM woes could stall agreement on US military
February 12, 2006Extract not available.
Sony Memory Stick Micro
February 12, 2006Memory Stick Micro - Mobile flash The Sony Memory Stick Micro is approx. one-quarter the volume of Memory Stick PRO Duo media, yet only about 1.2mm thick.
Canon Supplies A Full Range Of HDTV Lenses to NBC for All-HD Broadcast of Olympic Winter Games In Torino
February 12, 2006Canon will also be providing on-site technical support to NBC throughout the duration of the Torino Winter Games , the sixth consecutive Olympics at which Canon has partnered with NBC. "
Japan, CII sign MoU for partnership at 17th IETF in 2007
February 12, 2006JETRO will organise the Partner Country participation and construction of the Partner Country Pavilion, and will also decide upon the design and the activities within the space allotted by CII.
ITC agrees to hear local tech company's grievances against Toyota
February 12, 2006The U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington, D.C. said it will honor a request made by Solomon Technologies Inc. to investigate the Toyota Motor Corp. on claims that it is infringing on Solomon's hybrid patents.
Softbank April-December Group Earnings Table
February 12, 2006Softbank Corp. ( 9984.TO) - Tokyo Nine Months Ended Dec. 31: Figures in parentheses are losses. TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Softbank Corp. (
Japan's Don Quijote: Origin Toshu TOB Unsuccessful -2-
February 12, 2006Don Quijote said in a statement it didn't raise the tender offer price or extend the period of the tender offer 'to avoid market confusion.' It has no intention to launch another tender offer for Origin Toshu shares, the company said.
Toyota releases Aurion at Melbourne Motor Show
February 12, 200609 February 2006 Paul Gover Aurion - get used to it. It is the new name that Toyota plans to make as popular in Australia as Commodore and Falcon.
Greener Days Ahead: Tackling Japanese Beetles and Grubs
February 12, 2006/24-7PressRelease/ - TORONTO, ON, June 03, 2005 - Upper Canada Organic Products, based in Toronto, Ontario, is pleased to announce the arrival of the Rescue! Japanese Beetle Trap, which has been approved for use in Canada. '
Toyota at Geneva: Three New Vehicles
February 12, 2006Urban Cruiser Concept - Toyota's Next Big Hit?Like Paris, Frankfurt, Detroit or Tokyo, the Geneva Motor Show is an auto extravaganza that attracts attention from all corners of the globe.
Japanese women treat themselves on Valentine's Day
February 12, 2006By Miho Yoshikawa 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 costing up to $200 (115 pounds) a box as a treat for themselves. '
Toyota Celebrates the Opening of North Ameri
February 12, 2006AutomobilesComponents Toyota Motor Corporation 02/10/2006 Georgetown, KY - February 10, 2006 - Georgetown, KY - Toyota today celebrated the opening of its North American Production Support Center...
Beijing, Tokyo talking again
February 12, 2006CHINA and Japan have resumed official dialogue after a four-month freeze but Beijing has rebuffed overtures for direct leadership talks.
Sony BMG Declares War On Ringtone 'Theft'
February 12, 2006Well, its actually in the appeal phase at the moment, with judgement due to be handed down in 7-10 days.
Toyota's Group Net Profit up 34.1 per cent in Third Quarter
February 12, 2006Toyota Motor Corp. posted an increase of 34.1 per cent in its group net profit at 397.57 billion yen (3.35 billion dollars), Japan's top automaker said Tuesday.
Japan's demand for whale meat declining
February 12, 2006Whale meat, a cheap source of protein that helped Japan ward off malnutrition after World War II, has dropped in popularity.
Japanese firms to jointly develop chips for 4G phones
February 12, 2006Extract not available.
Majority of Japanese oppose prompt revision of imperial law
February 12, 2006TOKYO, Feb. 12 (Xinhuanet) -- Up to 55 percent of Japanese opposed to a prompt revision of the Imperial House Law to pave the way for female monarchs in Japan, according to a poll conducted by the Mainichi Shimbun.
More flights to attract Japanese tourists to Northern Marianas
February 12, 2006Northwest Airlines is launching three flights a week between Tokyo and Saipan, the main island of the Northern Marianas.Governor Benigno R.
Giant Sony muscles in on GPS
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Oil Price Gains Could Threaten Japan's Trading Partners, Tanigaki Says
February 12, 200611 (Bloomberg) -- Oil price gains may pose a risk to the Japanese economy by hurting growth in the economies of its trading partners, Japanese Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki said. ''
Olympics: Japan makes lackluster start to Turin Games
February 12, 2006Extract not available.
Japan's Tanaka to become U.N. undersecretary general
February 12, 2006Extract not available.
Nintendo Unveils New Features for DS Game System
February 12, 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.
Nintendo introduces voice-chat feature on the DS
February 12, 2006Nintendo Co. has announced additional features to its DS portable video games player on Thursday. These features include a provision to allow users to load game demonstrations and other related content directly onto the device for free.
Japan, China wrap up high-level talks on strained ties
February 12, 2006Japan and China have wrapped up two days of high-level talks aimed at easing strained bilateral ties, with the end of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's controversial tenure in sight.
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NCBA/KLA: Cattle Industry Representatives Welcome Delegation From Japan
February 12, 2006Industry Worldwide www.CattleNetwork.com - Connecting the Cattle Industry Worldwide CattleNetwork. /:
Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns: CAFO Rule, Korea, Japan Trade
February 12, 2006Extract not available.
Toshiba takes pole position in the Middle East notebooks race
February 12, 2006Ahmed Khalil, Regional General Manager (Middle East and Africa), Toshiba Computer Systems Division. sponsored link What is a sponsored TextLink?
Movies in Sony's next-generation DVD format to cost about 20pc more
February 12, 2006Movies in Sony's next-generation DVD format to cost about 20pc more Sony Pictures has revealed that wholesale prices for movies on its new Blu- ray digital video disc format will be 15-20 percent higher than for the current DVD standard.
Japan's prisons adapting to rapidly graying populations
February 12, 2006TOKYO - There are still plenty of metal bars and handcuffs, but Japanese prisons these days have some new features: wheelchair-friendly stair ramps, handrails in the bathrooms and nurses trained to spoon-feed inmates.
Japan, China meet to keep dialogue door open
February 12, 2006Top diplomats from Japan and China met on Friday in an effort to maintain dialogue despite a chill in ties due to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's visits to a war shrine seen by Beijing as a symbol of Tokyo's past militarism.
Japan, China hold dialogue in Tokyo
February 12, 2006Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo (2nd L) shakes hands with Japanese Foreign Minister Aso Taro during their meeting in Tokyo, capital of Japan, Feb. 9, 2006. A Chinese delegation headed by Dai Bingguo arrived in Japan on Feb.
China, Japan continue talks on strained ties
February 12, 2006Japan and China have entered the second and final day of high-level talks aimed at easing strained bilateral ties, with the end of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's controversial tenure in sight.
Japan, China continue high-level talks on strained ties
February 12, 2006Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo (L) shakes hands with his Japanese counterpart Vice Foreign Minister Shotaro Yachi before their talks at the Iikura House in Tokyo February 10, 2006.
Nippon Steel could prevent Arcelor takeover-paper
February 12, 2006Feb 11, 2006 - TOKYO (Reuters) - A technology tie-up between Japan's Nippon Steel Corp. <
Japan, China continue high-level talks on strained tiesJapan and China are conducing a high-level talks aimed
February 12, 2006Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo (L) shakes hands with his Japanese counterpart Vice Foreign Minister Shotaro Yachi before their talks at the Iikura House in Tokyo February 10, 2006.
Japan, China wrap up high-level talks on strained ties
February 12, 2006China's Vice Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo and his Japanese counterpart Shotaro Yachi concluded the 10-hour talks in a hot spring resort north of Tokyo, the Japanese Foreign Ministry says.
Japanese women treat themselves on Valentine's Day
February 12, 2006Japanese women treat themselves on Valentine's Day3:15 PM February 12 It used to be Japanese women gave men a gift of chocolates on Valentine's Day.
Web suicide pacts surge in Japan
February 12, 2006BY DATE Web suicide pacts surge in Japan10 February 2006 The number of Japanese who killed themselves in suicide pacts made over the internet rose sharply last year.
27% of Japanese mobile consumer use bar code readers
February 12, 200676% of Japanese consumers use their phones for Web browsing, compared to just 12% in the US market, NPD Group revealed. %
Japan, China meet to keep dialogue door open
February 12, 2006TOKYO - Top diplomats from Japan and China met on Friday in an effort to maintain dialogue despite a chill in ties due to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumis visits to a war shrine seen by Beijing as a symbol of Tokyos past militarism.
Japan, China continue high-level talks on strained ties
February 12, 2006TOKYO (AFP) - Japan and China have entered the second and final day of high-level talks aimed at easing strained bilateral ties, with the end of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's controversial tenure in sight.