TT-485 -- Holiday Homes in the Mountains, ebiz news from Japan

With property prices still decreasing in rural Japan, J@pan Inc looks at how foreigners can find some great deals and invest, especially with the increase of foreign friendly mortgage deals from Japanese banks.

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GW-313 -- The Hottest Gizmos and Gadgets from Japan

This week's Gadget Watch looks at several announcements from Sony, including new Walkmans and BRAVIA TVs, plus a couple of lower-rent gadgets.

JIN-481 -- Will the DPJ prove to be the real alternative for the public?

With the new leader of the LDP about to be chosen, the question remains: Does it even matter?Read Now

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Terrie's Job Tips -- Staying Healthy, Part Five – High Energy

I typically work around 60-70 hours a week, but there have been occasions where a deadline has loomed and I’ve had to pull more than 100 hours (yes, that means having worked every day). Now, quite apart from whether or not this is good for one’s mental health and social life, there are nonetheless times when we need to rise to the challenge and perform. These times call for high energy, and it helps if you’re getting that energy from healthy sources rather than candies and nicotine drinks.

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TT-484 -- Rising Tide of International M&As, ebiz news from Japan

With Japanese banks in relatively good shape compared to their foreign counterparts, Japanese manufacturers and exporters are taking advantage of the calm here to realize their potential via M&As overseas. We have already seen Ricoh buy Ikon, Sankyo buy Ranbaxy Labs and TDK buy Epcos. But what does all this activity means for the rest of us?

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GW-312 -- The Hottest Gizmos and Gadgets from Japan

This week's Gadget Watch looks at a new blend of still and video shooting from Nikon, the latest big-screen TVs from Panasonic, Epson's handy assistant for on-the-go photographers, and a few other tidbits.

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JIN-480 -- J@pan Inc Magazine September 2008

A monthly round-up of what's in J@pan Inc Magazine September issue. Read Now

Terrie's Job Tips -- Staying Healthy, Part Four – Keeping Colds at Bay

There are not many people who live in Tokyo for the purpose of relaxation, and therefore staying at the top of our game in our busy lives, whether at work or play, is very important. By staying healthy you can get a lot more done and therefore, quite literally outpace the competition. Put another way, staying healthy gives you measurable financial benefits, because while your counterparts are off sick, you’re busy forging ahead in peak shape.

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TT-483 -- It'll Be Raining Money for SMEs, ebiz news from Japan

Once again, it is time for the government's financial stimulus programs. The money is set to be spent on the nation's SMEs, who employ at least 90% of the working population. With JPY9 trillion up for grabs, it's a sure bet that everyone will be trying to get their share. But what will that mean for bad loan diligence? Won't a loan rush help out companies that shouldn't be in business any longer?

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GW-311 -- The Hottest Gizmos and Gadgets from Japan

This week's Gadget Watch welcomes a new home audio line from TEAC, plays with the latest PSP game machine from Sony Computer Entertainment, puts on a new face with CASIO's cosmetic camera, and rounds up other news items.

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