by Noriko Takezaki

W-CDMA: Next Generation Telephony
New developments in video, data transmission and internet access all require faster mobile communications. NTT is working to make W-CDMA the new world standard.

by Kenji Maruo

US Market Trade Multiplication
A trade specialist from Washington State offers resources for US companies starting up in Japan.

by Timm Tuttle

How to Build a Commerical Web Site
Computing Japan publisher reveals online marketing secrets, based on his experience with Dai-Job.com, a recruiting site for engineers.

by Terrie Lloyd

The Roaming Blues
E-mail : it's quick, easy and efficient, and you can access it almost anywhere and anytime. What's the catch? Mr. Weisinger of Lockheed Martin Global reports on the troubles of e-mail and travel..

by Dick Weisinger

Japan's Telecom "Big Bang"
As the telecom market expands and new developments in the industry emerge, old companies are seeking strength in joining forces. CJ reports on how the Big Bang of mergers and acquisitions will affect the future of telecommunications.

by Yaeko Mitsumori

Editor's Page

CJ Mail

What the Japanese Are Reading
A glance inside some Japanese computer magazines

by Yuh Nagano

Industry News
Current Japanese IT market news and views

The Query Column
Satellite Data and more on Y2K

by Thomas Caldwell

The Digital Forest
Redefining portals and content sites

by Forest Linton

Personality Profile
New to CJ, we talk to K. Binsted of Sony

by Thomas Caldwell

BCN Market Overview
Japan's hardware and software sales trends

Newsbriefs
A quick look at who's doing what, and with whom

Product Profiles
What's new on the Japanese market?

In My Opinion
Java: promises and realities

by Tim Romero

Industry Eye
A case study on distributed computing

by John Boyd