How rich is rich? Ebiz news from JapanWith Japan's richest holding billions of yen in savings, what is happening to the gap between rich and poor? Terrie compares the wealth divide in Japan with that in the US and breaks down the totem pole of Japanese affluence. Read Now Virtual communities in JapanWith Mizuho bank's opening of a Ferris Wheel in Second Life's Virtual Tokyo, and fashion store Cecile opening in Virtual Ginza, JIN takes a look at the growing popularity of living life through an avatar in Japan. Read Now
Foreign companies attempting to protect their intellectual property in Japan face three major challenges: the language barrier, different legal concepts and a unique examination process. Kazuko Fujita and her colleagues at Legal Interface Liaison (LIL) International offer expert advice about how to overcome these hurdles and reveal the ins and outs of the translations process. Also read about how Fujita manages to balance life as a business leader, patent attorney, wife and mother of two children. Read Now. Entrepreneur's Handbook Seminar: March 2008 If you have been considering setting up your own company, find out what it takes to make it successful, especially with the recent law changes in Japan. Terrie Lloyd, founder of over 13 start-up companies in Japan, will be giving an English-language seminar and Q&A on starting up a company in Japan. This is an ideal opportunity to find out what is involved, and to ask specific questions that are not normally answered in business books. All materials are in English and are Japan-focused. Read more
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The Navigation Bubble - Who puts Japan back on the global map?Why is Japan's in-car navigation system not popular abroad? The Hottest Gizmos and Gadgets from JapanThis week's Gadget Watch looks at Panasonic's wireless headphones, Sony's next generation car navigation system and Clarion's 'modern living' car audio-system. Japan's New Rolling Robot MusicJ@pan Inc Magazine Presents: Why Boring Investments WorkFrugal watch gives some handy suggestions on what to look out for when investing your savings. Read Now |
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