The latest in music media publishing, Music media watch brings to you the cutting edge of what's going on in the music publishing industry in Japan.

Some years ago I wrote about the cost of living in Japan - mainly for the benefit of those who are being hired outside the country. By covering some of the typical structuring and perks, though, I hope this article will be useful for those of you negotiating new terms with your employers - especially if you work alongside expat colleagues who probably are on these terms. If nothing else, you can tell the boss how much cheaper it will be to give you a pay raise than to bring in another expat!

Gadget Watch returns by taking a look at Casio's EXILIM pro digital camera, Sony Mylo's portable audio, video and internet device and Warner Brothers' annoucement of exclusive support for Blue-ray.

Who'll be making the Japanese headlines in 2008? The JIN tries to foresee who'll be the movers and shakers in 2008 in politics, business, popular culture and sport. Read Now