GW-304 -- The Hottest Gizmos and Gadgets from Japan

What's the latest SONY Handycam doing with 'Smile Shutter' technology? How can you put a piece of space exploration history in your ear? And the big question we've all been asking: What's up with the iPhone 3G in Japan, and how much will it cost us here?

JIN-472 -- J@pan Inc Magazine, July 2008

July's issue of J@pan Inc includes our marketing special feature with articles on advertising giant Dentsu, Krispy Kreme doughnuts and P&G. To help you navigate your way through the contents, read this article and follow the link to go directly to the pieces that interest you. Read Now

WW-175 -- iPhone Introduction in Japan

Finally it's here, released by SoftBank, but what are the prospects for the iPhone in Japan.

Terrie's Job Tips -- Being a Bilingual Assistant, Part I: Positives and Negatives

Foreign companies setting up in Japan are much more reliant on the quality of their staff than are Japanese or older companies who’ve been around a long time. This is because they have not yet earned the goodwill and human networks that help them make sales more easily and take the sting out of negotiating solutions to problems. But at the same time, finding high quality, bilingual staff is a huge challenge, and for some companies an insurmountable one.

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GW-303 -- The Hottest Gizmos and Gadgets from Japan

Today's Gadget Watch takes a look at new toys for home movie makers, karaoke fans, and would-be spies.

TT-475 -- The Bonins, ebiz news in Japan

What have a species of lizard, Japan's border disputes and a small chain of islands got in common? Terrie perceives political motives in an NHK natural history documentary.

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JIN-471 -- North Korea: abductions and the nuclear threat

Japan has long viewed North Korea as an enemy and a threat. With signs of a softer approach coming from the US and a settlement of the nuclear issue looking likely, how will Japanese concerns over previous abductions of its citizens impact on its foreign policy? Read Now

Terrie's Job Tips -- Space Planning for Employees, Part IV: Recruiting Considerations

At first glance, this week’s title may sound a bit incongruous – what does recruiting have to do with space planning? Well, depending on who you talk to, there are many who say that a spacious, modern, and conveniently located office is a great recruiting tool, and that the extra cost incurred in having such an office needs to be offset against the performance benefits of getting better people.

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TT-474 -- Wine Trends, ebiz news from Japan

With prices rises across the board, has frugality affected higher end markets? Terrie uncorks the wine industry in Japan and discovers that while current economic conditions may put off the less discriminating consumer, wine appreciation is deeply entrenched among the more affluent and urbane sections of Japanese society.

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GW-302 -- The Hottest Gizmos and Gadgets from Japan

This week's Gadget Watch takes a look at the JVC Everio GZ-HD40 video camera, the Canon Kiss F friendly digital camera and the au sports support mobile phone.

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