For those who claim that Japan falls behind in terms of its number of original inventions, we decided to do some research of our own, and have come up with a list of 10 modern inventions, not just improved products, that we think lend some evidence that the Japanese do have what it takes. Read Terrie's Take Now

Music Media Watch looks back at market trends concerning polyphonic ringtones and takes a look ahead at where the ringtone innovators are moving to next. Includes a round up of music media news from Japan. Read Now

Most successful businesses start out with a pioneering person with an idea along with the tenacity and will power needed to build it into a viable business. With the following generation of work, it is highly likely that on occasion things will become difficult, and the business founder may need to bring in a family member or two as a means to reduce costs or gain control over a specific function (i.e., the accounting). Doing this can be tricky, since it upsets the power balance between owners and senior management, but since it is usually free labor and the business founder can focus on sales knowing that someone they trust is minding the fort, means that short periods of spousal assistance can indeed rescue a floundering firm.

Part Two of J@pan Inc Newsletter's exploration of the debate concerning the liberalization of Japan's aviation industry. This week focuses on slot trading at airports and features exclusive interviews with top industry analysts. Read Now