TT-462 -- Turning Around FujiFilm, ebiz news from Japan

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Submitted by Terrie Lloyd on March 24, 2008

Fujifilm's share price has been in a slump for the last 18 months, partly due to pessimism about its acquisition of Toyama Chemical. However, when the strategic context is filled in, there are grounds for saying that Fujifilm is headed for a revival of fortunes in the near future. Read Now

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GW-291 -- The Hottest Gizmos and Gadgets from Japan

Submitted by Japan Inc on March 21, 2008

This week's Gadget Watch takes a look at the FOMA NM705i cell
phone, two record players from EXEMODE and SONY for taking your vinyl into the digital age, and SONY's MDR-NC500D digital noise-canceling headphones.

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JIN-457 -- Ireland Japan Relations

Submitted by Japan Inc on March 19, 2008

St Paddy's saw Omotesando closed off for the annual parade complete Guiness hot air balloons and Irish dancing. JIN takes a longer term look at the course of Ireland-Japan relations Read Now

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Terrie's Job Tips -- Limited Japanese Ability - Part Six: Entrepreneurs

Submitted by Japan Inc on March 19, 2008

In the last of our profiles of people who have become successful in Japan without speaking fluent Japanese, we cover entrepreneurs. Now I realize that I've skipped R&D professionals, English professors, golf course designers, sports coaches, priests, and no doubt a slew of other professions. However, I hope that by picking up on multinational executives, Geeks, and now entrepreneurs, that I have been able to establish a pattern for creating a successful career despite some obvious handicaps - a pattern that not only works in Japan but also in other countries as well.

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TT-461 -- What Will Happen to the Yen-$ Rate? ebiz news from Japan

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Submitted by Terrie Lloyd on March 17, 2008

What's the color of your money? Against the backdrop of global economic volatility Terries explores how yen-dollar fluctuations might further hamper those trying to steady the boat. Read Now

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