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TT-468 -- The Japanese and Ohio, ebiz news from Japan
Question: outside of California, which US state is home to
the greatest number of Japanese companies in the USA?
The answer is Ohio, a mid-Western state tucked right
below Lake Erie, which is probably better known for
LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball
team, than it is for its 380+ Japanese corporate citizens. For the low-down on the Ohio-Japan connection Read Terrie's Take Now
GW-297 -- The Hottest Gizmos and Gadgets from Japan
This week's Gadget Watch checks out Sony Ericsson's new au mobile with mega-camera; ELECOM's latest do-it-all memory card reader; BUFFALO's simplified Skype phone; and a JAXA initiative to give gadgets and more the galactic stamp of approval.
JIN-464 -- J@pan Inc May/June Issue
This week's JIN guides you through the latest edition of J@pan Inc magazine, our recruitment special. Packed with articles on a wide-range of Japan-based topics, from investment to politics, skydiving to champagne, click on the links to go directly to the articles that interest you the most.Read Now
WW-173 -- How to turn an incumbent around?
This month's Wireless Watch newsletter takes a look at the changing fortunes of NTT DoCoMo. How is it holding up amongst increased competition? How has it maintained a growth in profits? Read Now
JIN-463 -- China rights spotlight
Anti-China sentiment has been erupting all over the world. Most criticism focuses on the issues of civil and political rights. How fair and how productive is this approach? What is the view from Japan? Read Now
TT-467 -- Taking it slow during Golden Week, ebiz news from Japan
The long holiday Japanese traditionally have looked forward to, Golden Week, just isn't as "golden" as it used to be. This week Terrie takes a look at the various factors contributing to this holiday lull. Read Now
GW-296 -- The Hottest Gizmos and Gadgets from Japan
This week's Gadget Watch looks at new Pioneer wireless
headphones, the latest Sanyo water-resistant Xacti movie cam,
Japan's most expensive mobile phone, and a few short items.
JIN-462 -- Uniforms and Uniformity
Japanese dress codes and uniforms are often criticized by modern observers for stifling individuality. However, looked at another way, uniforms are also a source for counter cultures to turn authority on its head and reclaim expression in a unique and individual manner. Read Now
TT-466 -- Buying favor from the Gods, ebiz news from Japan
Taking a look at Japan's "Hatsumode economy;" how much are blessings worth to temple and shrine visitors? Religion can be a booming--and tax free-- business. Read Now
GW-295 -- The Hottest Gizmos and Gadgets from Japan
This week's Gadget Watch picks up the new Nikon Coolpix P80, the DoCoMo F884i, and the Corega CG-1SGT 1-seg tuner. Plus: a peek into NEC's cell phone manufacturing secrets.
MMW-120 -- RIAJ Releases 2007 Figures, Mobile Still Going Strong
On April 3, the Record Industry Association of Japan officially
released the 'RIAJ Yearbook 2008,' its annual roundup of sales
figures, statistics and trends from the previous year. For Japan Inc's analysis Read Now
JIN-461 -- Please take one
In the highly competitive and constantly evolving world of marketing, free products are an old stand-by that is constantly being reinvented to keep advertising information in the peripheral vision of consumers. How does this industry play out in Japan? Read New
TT-465 -- 200-year Rabbit Hutches, ebiz news from Japan
The Japanese government has tried to push both Japanese society and the construction industry to build more permanent homes, hoping to move away from the building of homes with an average lifespan of 26 years. Are attitudes changing? How does this affect the environment? What does it mean for the industry? Read Now
GW-294 -- The Hottest Gizmos and Gadgets from Japan
This week's Gadget Watch fires up the world's smallest consumer HD vidcam, lends an ear to a mobile phone with voice enhancements, looks into a mini telephoto lens for keitai cams, and uncovers new ways to hide secrets.
JIN-460 -- Higher Education
University students in Japan are often the subject of controversy and debate, accused of being everything from lazy to violent. While there have been reforms, most of these relate to the level of funding that institutions receive and Japanese higher educational establishments are having to fight hard to maintain their global competitiveness.
TT-464 -- Web Business Snapshot, ebiz news from Japan
Terrie takes the pulse of Japan's cyberscape from new SNS sites for the elderly to old favorites such as Yahoo and Mixi. How are these business making their money and what are the latest trends? Read Now
GW-293 -- The Hottest Gizmos and Gadgets from Japan
The SoftBank 922SH 'Internet Machine', the Sanyo Xacti DMX-CG9 digital movie camera and the Karada Trainer 'Walking and Jogging Navi' from Sega are the focus of this week's Gadget Watch plus a round up of gadget news Read Now
JIN-459 -- Japan and Refugees
Japan does not have a great track record of recognizing and accepting refugees. However, it ranks among one of the highest financial donor of aid, much of which goes to helping refugees. We spoke to Jane Best of Refugees International Japan about how her organization that tries to improve the lot of refugees worldwide Read Now
WW-172 -- Mr i-mode moves on and EMOBILE starts voice services
Latest round up of wireless industry news with a focus on EMOBILE and its entry into the mobile market Read Now
TT-463 -- From Toilets to Fuel Cells, ebiz news from Japan
Japan has long been touted as the bringer of alternative energy sources. Focusing on several companies that have invested in new energy products, including toilet manufacturer ToTo, Terrie explains why stocks in this industry are set to rocket in the near-to-mid term Read Now
