This week's newsletter puts the spotlight on tooth bank and stem cell bio-technology. For the latest scientific and commercial developments, Read Terrie's Take Now
Katakana, Japan's 46 character phonetic script, used mainly for the writing of foreign words, is a source of fascination for linguists, philosophers and anthropologists. This week JIN takes a critical look at various commentaries on this linguistic phenomenon. Read Now
Demographic pressures, shifting work/life values and an increase in the number of foreigners on the labor market, have left Japan's employment landscape in a state of flux. Which direction is the market headed and what opportunities does this present? Read Terrie's Take Now
With the election of Kevin Rudd to the Australian premiership many have speculated that there will be a cooling down of bilateral relations with Japan. This week's JIN takes a long view of the dynamic between the two countries, from iron ore exports to whale hunting. Read Now
Is taking your company to an IPO worth it? Demands for discounts have made the prospect of listing less attractive and the benefits are questionable. Terrie takes a look at some recent cases to identify the contours of the current IPO market in Japan. Read Terrie's Take Now
As men and women in Japan relax in hot spring baths, down in Beppu the first ever Asia-Pacific Water Summit is about to take place. The summit addresses the issue of water scarcity which, with current climate trends, looks set to become one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century. Read Now
Digital TV on a mobile phone appears to be a trend fast gathering momentum in Japan. Is this a passing fad or a taste of things to come? What prospects are there for this to become an international phenomenon? To find out Read Terrie's Take Now
Ines Ligron, the business brain behind Miss Universe Japan talks to J@pan Inc about her work with Japan's most beautiful women. A successful entrepreneur, Ligron talks about her road to the top and explains how and why Miss Universe Japan is as profitable as it is glamorous. Read Now
Terrie takes a look at the state of Japanese teeth. What differences are there in dental care in Japan and what are the latest trends in the dental products market? To find out Read Terrie's Take Now
This week's newsletter outlines the content of J@pan Inc's latest magazine including articles on software for J-SOX, virtual machines, travel in Okinawa, fashion trends, finance, Second Life and more. Read Now