61-year-old woman gives birth in Japan
(AP)
21 Aug 11:08
AP - A 61-year-old Japanese woman gave birth to her own grandchild, using an egg donated by her daughter, a clinic said Thursday.
AP - A 61-year-old Japanese woman gave birth to her own grandchild, using an egg donated by her daughter, a clinic said Thursday.
Japanese trade surplus tumbles for fifth month
(AFP)
21 Aug 05:38
AFP - Japan's trade surplus tumbled for a fifth straight month in July as China overtook the ailing US economy to become the country's biggest export market, official figures showed Thursday.
Matsushita says new DNA technology identifies disease risks
(AFP)
20 Aug 16:42
AFP - Japan's Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. said Wednesday that it had developed a new way of predicting from a person's DNA their response to medication and risk of developing disease.
Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes eastern Japan
(Reuters)
20 Aug 06:24
Reuters - A earthquake with a preliminary
magnitude of 4.5 jolted eastern Japan on Wednesday, the Japan
Meteorological Agency said.
London double-decker cruises to new life in Japan
(AFP)
20 Aug 05:31
AFP - The double-decker Routemaster bus, a phased-out London icon, is gaining a second life in a Japanese city that believes the red road giant fits right in.
Japan warns of iPod nano fire risk
(AFP)
19 Aug 11:25
AFP - Japan on Tuesday warned users of Apple iPod nanos of a potential fire risk after two new instances in which the popular portable music players overheated.
Japan to label goods' carbon footprints: official
(AFP)
19 Aug 09:30
AFP - Japan is planning to label consumer goods to show their carbon footprints in a bid to raise public awareness about global warming, an official said Tuesday.
Japan signals approval of India-US nuclear deal
(AFP)
19 Aug 06:48
AFP - Japan on Tuesday signalled it would approve a nuclear energy deal between India and the United States, raising the chances that the controversial pact will come into force.
Japanese woman loses breast in hospital blunder
(AFP)
19 Aug 05:49
AFP - A hospital in Japan said Tuesday that doctors mistakenly removed a healthy woman's left breast because of a mix-up in samples from tests for breast cancer.
Bank of Japan holds rates steady, downgrades view
(AFP)
19 Aug 04:45
AFP - Japan's central bank downgraded its assessment of Asia's largest economy Tuesday, warning growth will remain "sluggish" as it left its super-low interest rates unchanged amid growing fears of a recession.
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Updated: 21 Aug 17:23
Missing your market: Facebook in Japan
20 Aug 13:03
A classic anecdote: Jean Snow reports that a fellow bloggers wife is unable to open a Facebook account due to her family name being Yoda. Any word yet on whether New York Islanders right winger Miroslav Satan has a Facebook account?
A classic anecdote: Jean Snow reports that a fellow bloggers wife is unable to open a Facebook account due to her family name being Yoda. Any word yet on whether New York Islanders right winger Miroslav Satan has a Facebook account?
Japans department stores out of ideas, intend to target young customers
18 Aug 13:36
Japans nationwide department store sales have declined for eleven years in a row. In June, they fell 7.6% year-on-year, and in May they slid 2.7%. February is the only month so far in 2008 to have seen a rise in department store sales, and that was by less than one percent. It seems to safe [...]
Japans nationwide department store sales have declined for eleven years in a row. In June, they fell 7.6% year-on-year, and in May they slid 2.7%. February is the only month so far in 2008 to have seen a rise in department store sales, and that was by less than one percent. It seems to safe [...]
Japans GDP drops an annualized 2.4% in the second quarter
14 Aug 12:51
Just three months ago, the Cabinet Office announced that Japans first quarter GDP has jumped a surprising 3.3% in annualized terms. No one expected a repeat of such rosy figures in the second quarter, and the 2.4% annualized contraction reported yesterday by the Cabinet Office was about what most observers had expected. The bad news [...]
Just three months ago, the Cabinet Office announced that Japans first quarter GDP has jumped a surprising 3.3% in annualized terms. No one expected a repeat of such rosy figures in the second quarter, and the 2.4% annualized contraction reported yesterday by the Cabinet Office was about what most observers had expected. The bad news [...]
Japan consumer confidence hits all time lows - again - in July
13 Aug 13:58
In June we saw Japans consumer confidence fall to an all-time low. Julys figures, released yesterday by the Cabinet Office, show that a new all-time low has been reached. The general consumer confidence index figure fell from 32.6 in June to 31.4 in July, for a drop of 1.2 points. Talk of an economic stimulus [...]
In June we saw Japans consumer confidence fall to an all-time low. Julys figures, released yesterday by the Cabinet Office, show that a new all-time low has been reached. The general consumer confidence index figure fell from 32.6 in June to 31.4 in July, for a drop of 1.2 points. Talk of an economic stimulus [...]
FDI from Japanese nonmanufacturers up 35% in FY2007
10 Aug 13:14
One of themes that has often been touched on over at BizCast Japan is the increasing overseas presence of Japanese non-manufacturing firms. The Nikkei has just published an article showing the results of a joint Finance Ministry and the Bank of Japan survey showing that direct foreign investment by Japanese non-manufacturers jumped 35% in fiscal [...]
One of themes that has often been touched on over at BizCast Japan is the increasing overseas presence of Japanese non-manufacturing firms. The Nikkei has just published an article showing the results of a joint Finance Ministry and the Bank of Japan survey showing that direct foreign investment by Japanese non-manufacturers jumped 35% in fiscal [...]
2 men arrested for having drugs imported into Japan disguised as packaged food
21 Aug 17:07
Two men who attempted to have stimulant drugs smuggled into Japan under the disguise of heatable packaged food have been arrested, law enforcers announced on Thursday.
Two men who attempted to have stimulant drugs smuggled into Japan under the disguise of heatable packaged food have been arrested, law enforcers announced on Thursday.
Alzheimer's researchers succeed in improving memory defects in mice
21 Aug 17:07
A group of researchers including members of the RIKEN research institute has uncovered the mechanism of memory disorders related to Alzheimer's disease, and improved memory in an experiment using mice.
A group of researchers including members of the RIKEN research institute has uncovered the mechanism of memory disorders related to Alzheimer's disease, and improved memory in an experiment using mice.
Historian publishes guidebook series with quizzes, maps on old Tokyo
21 Aug 17:07
A leading historian has published a unique guidebook series for old-time Tokyo in which readers answer quizzes and use maps to enjoy learning about the capital.
A leading historian has published a unique guidebook series for old-time Tokyo in which readers answer quizzes and use maps to enjoy learning about the capital.
Surge in number of temp workers involved in work-related accidents
21 Aug 17:07
The number of temporary workers dispatched by employment agencies who were involved in work-related accidents increased nine-fold over a three-year period, the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry said.
The number of temporary workers dispatched by employment agencies who were involved in work-related accidents increased nine-fold over a three-year period, the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry said.
Olympic medalist's favorite chocolate snack becomes huge hit
21 Aug 17:07
A favorite chocolate snack of Kohei Uchimura, a double silver medalist in gymnastics at the Beijing Olympics, is becoming highly popular.
A favorite chocolate snack of Kohei Uchimura, a double silver medalist in gymnastics at the Beijing Olympics, is becoming highly popular.
E-money use growing rapidly in Japan
21 Aug 17:07
E-money transactions using cards and cell phones to make point-of-sale payments are seeing a boom in Japan, with the nine main companies that handle electronic money having issued 100 million e-money cards and cell-phones as of the end of June this year.
E-money transactions using cards and cell phones to make point-of-sale payments are seeing a boom in Japan, with the nine main companies that handle electronic money having issued 100 million e-money cards and cell-phones as of the end of June this year.
Hibakusha: Frightened by blurry vision
21 Aug 17:07
Isao Harimoto (68)* spent Aug. 6 in Hiroshima this year to tape a TV program.
Isao Harimoto (68)* spent Aug. 6 in Hiroshima this year to tape a TV program.
Cyberspace crimes rise 20 percent in first half of year
21 Aug 17:07
The number of cyberspace crimes increased by over 20 percent during the first half of this year from the same period last year, the National Police Agency (NPA) has announced.
The number of cyberspace crimes increased by over 20 percent during the first half of this year from the same period last year, the National Police Agency (NPA) has announced.
China becomes biggest buyer of Japanese products
21 Aug 17:07
China became the largest buyer of Japanese products in July for the first time in the post-war period, the Finance Ministry said Thursday.
China became the largest buyer of Japanese products in July for the first time in the post-war period, the Finance Ministry said Thursday.
Nearly 2,400 stores in Japan sell lethal knives: police survey
21 Aug 17:07
Nearly 2,400 stores across Japan sell daggers and other knives that are not necessary in everyday life and could be used as weapons, the National Police Agency survey has announced.
Nearly 2,400 stores across Japan sell daggers and other knives that are not necessary in everyday life and could be used as weapons, the National Police Agency survey has announced.
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Ex-MLB pitcher Irabu held for assault
14 Aug 21:05
OSAKA (Kyodo) Former pro baseball player Hideki Irabu was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of assaulting a restaurant manager in Osaka, police said. Irabu, 39, who pitched for the New York Yankees and several other teams both in Japan and the United States before retiring in 2004, allegedly attacked the manager, 22, after drinking around 20 medium-size glasses of beer, they said.
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OSAKA (Kyodo) Former pro baseball player Hideki Irabu was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of assaulting a restaurant manager in Osaka, police said. Irabu, 39, who pitched for the New York Yankees and several other teams both in Japan and the United States before retiring in 2004, allegedly attacked the manager, 22, after drinking around 20 medium-size glasses of beer, they said.
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U.K. hopes SDF efforts continue
14 Aug 21:04
Britain hopes Japan will continue to provide support for antiterrorism operations in the Indian Ocean, a senior British official told a recent defense conference in London, amid fears that the Maritime Self-Defense Force flotilla could be withdrawn. Britain also values Japan's growing role in helping to reconstruct former war zones and expects it will continue to contribute to global peace and security, said Teresa Jones, director of policy and defense relations (south) at the British Ministry of Defense.
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Britain hopes Japan will continue to provide support for antiterrorism operations in the Indian Ocean, a senior British official told a recent defense conference in London, amid fears that the Maritime Self-Defense Force flotilla could be withdrawn. Britain also values Japan's growing role in helping to reconstruct former war zones and expects it will continue to contribute to global peace and security, said Teresa Jones, director of policy and defense relations (south) at the British Ministry of Defense.
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Tigers rally past Carp
14 Aug 21:03
HIROSHIMA (Kyodo) Shinjiro Hiyama delivered a pinch-hit go-ahead single in a four-run seventh inning as the Hanshin Tigers edged the Hiroshima Carp 4-3 on Wednesday. Kentaro Sekimoto hit a game-tying single with no outs in the seventh. One out later Hanshin had consecutive RBI singles by Norihiro Akahoshi and Keiichi Hirano in Central League action at Hiroshima Stadium.
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HIROSHIMA (Kyodo) Shinjiro Hiyama delivered a pinch-hit go-ahead single in a four-run seventh inning as the Hanshin Tigers edged the Hiroshima Carp 4-3 on Wednesday. Kentaro Sekimoto hit a game-tying single with no outs in the seventh. One out later Hanshin had consecutive RBI singles by Norihiro Akahoshi and Keiichi Hirano in Central League action at Hiroshima Stadium.
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Aeon Mall to build near stations
14 Aug 21:02
Aeon Mall Co., a unit of supermarket chain Aeon Co., plans to open most of its new shopping centers near train stations to lure shoppers driving less because of higher fuel costs. The company will stick to its target of opening 15 malls by February 2011 at a cost of about 380 billion, President Noriyuki Murakami said, noting Aeon Mall will hold down costs for opening stores near stations, locations that command premiums over suburban areas, by reducing sales floors and using energy-saving facilities.
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Aeon Mall Co., a unit of supermarket chain Aeon Co., plans to open most of its new shopping centers near train stations to lure shoppers driving less because of higher fuel costs. The company will stick to its target of opening 15 malls by February 2011 at a cost of about 380 billion, President Noriyuki Murakami said, noting Aeon Mall will hold down costs for opening stores near stations, locations that command premiums over suburban areas, by reducing sales floors and using energy-saving facilities.
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Doctor acquitted of C-section death
14 Aug 21:01
FUKUSHIMA (Kyodo) The Fukushima District Court acquitted a doctor Wednesday of charges that his actions caused a 29-year-old woman to die of blood loss during a Caesarean operation at a Fukushima Prefecture hospital in 2004. Katsuhiko Kato, 40, was accused of detaching the woman's placenta, which had firmly adhered to her uterus, during the C-section at Ono Hospital in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture, on Dec. 17, 2004, although he was aware his actions in the extremely rare case might cause severe bleeding, the prosecutors said.
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FUKUSHIMA (Kyodo) The Fukushima District Court acquitted a doctor Wednesday of charges that his actions caused a 29-year-old woman to die of blood loss during a Caesarean operation at a Fukushima Prefecture hospital in 2004. Katsuhiko Kato, 40, was accused of detaching the woman's placenta, which had firmly adhered to her uterus, during the C-section at Ono Hospital in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture, on Dec. 17, 2004, although he was aware his actions in the extremely rare case might cause severe bleeding, the prosecutors said.
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Ilchenko pounces to win 10-km swim marathon
14 Aug 21:00
BEIXIAOYING TOWN, China (AP) Larisa Ilchenko drafted behind the leading British duo most of the race before sprinting to a gold medal in the final stages of the first women's 10-km marathon swim race at the Beijing Olympics. The Russian finished four grueling laps in 1 hour, 59 minutes, 27.7 seconds Wednesday morning in the warm, shallow water at Shunyi Rowing-Canoe Park.
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BEIXIAOYING TOWN, China (AP) Larisa Ilchenko drafted behind the leading British duo most of the race before sprinting to a gold medal in the final stages of the first women's 10-km marathon swim race at the Beijing Olympics. The Russian finished four grueling laps in 1 hour, 59 minutes, 27.7 seconds Wednesday morning in the warm, shallow water at Shunyi Rowing-Canoe Park.
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Alpinist, guide found dead at slide
14 Aug 20:59
NAGANO (Kyodo) The bodies of a mountain climber and her guide were recovered Wednesday on Mount Shiroumadake in Nagano Prefecture, police said. Kuniko Suzuki, 65, of Kanagawa Prefecture, and guide Hiroshi Noma, 35, were found dead at the site of a landslide that hit Tuesday on the 2,932-meter mountain.
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NAGANO (Kyodo) The bodies of a mountain climber and her guide were recovered Wednesday on Mount Shiroumadake in Nagano Prefecture, police said. Kuniko Suzuki, 65, of Kanagawa Prefecture, and guide Hiroshi Noma, 35, were found dead at the site of a landslide that hit Tuesday on the 2,932-meter mountain.
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Shirakawa moves to demystify BOJ
14 Aug 20:58
Bank of Japan Gov. Masaaki Shirakawa, after four months on the job, is making one of the world's most opaque major central banks more transparent. When policymakers kept the benchmark rate at 0.5 percent Tuesday, they listed the reasons for the decision. Until July, they said nothing when they held rates steady. The BOJ is increasing the number of forecasts it publishes, and instead of just signaling the direction of borrowing costs during his news conferences, Shirakawa tries to explain his thinking about the economy.
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Bank of Japan Gov. Masaaki Shirakawa, after four months on the job, is making one of the world's most opaque major central banks more transparent. When policymakers kept the benchmark rate at 0.5 percent Tuesday, they listed the reasons for the decision. Until July, they said nothing when they held rates steady. The BOJ is increasing the number of forecasts it publishes, and instead of just signaling the direction of borrowing costs during his news conferences, Shirakawa tries to explain his thinking about the economy.
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Japan to market mobile tech abroad
14 Aug 20:57
Japan will start an aggressive push to market its mobile technology abroad, especially the popular "wallet phone," a government official said. Although Japan boasts some of the most sophisticated cell phones in the world, delivering high-speed Internet connections, digital TV broadcasts and video downloads, it has failed to make its handsets, wireless technology and mobile services hits outside of Japan.
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Japan will start an aggressive push to market its mobile technology abroad, especially the popular "wallet phone," a government official said. Although Japan boasts some of the most sophisticated cell phones in the world, delivering high-speed Internet connections, digital TV broadcasts and video downloads, it has failed to make its handsets, wireless technology and mobile services hits outside of Japan.
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Ogasawaras' mixed identity
14 Aug 20:56
The Ogasawara Islands stretch south starting at a point some 1,000 km from Tokyo, far enough that their remoteness has been a source of their identity, and continued abundance of nature, and an identity conflict. The islands, also known as the Bonin chain, including Iwojima, the scene of a bloody battle between Japanese and U.S. forces in spring 1945, were reportedly discovered by Ogasawara Sadanori, a great-grandson of Ogasawara Nagatoki, lord of Shinshu Fukashi Castle in present-day Nagano Prefecture.
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The Ogasawara Islands stretch south starting at a point some 1,000 km from Tokyo, far enough that their remoteness has been a source of their identity, and continued abundance of nature, and an identity conflict. The islands, also known as the Bonin chain, including Iwojima, the scene of a bloody battle between Japanese and U.S. forces in spring 1945, were reportedly discovered by Ogasawara Sadanori, a great-grandson of Ogasawara Nagatoki, lord of Shinshu Fukashi Castle in present-day Nagano Prefecture.
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