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12 hrs ago | Grub Street

Suaya Plans Peruvian-Japanese Fusion at Hollywood's Osaka

We've heard tell of the pitfalls arising from assumption, but we figured Adolfo Suaya's forthcoming Osaka was going to be Japanese-centered anyway.

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Related Topix: Japan, World News

20 hrs ago | Bloomberg.com - Asia

Gunze to Triple Touch-Screen Film Production at Taiwan Unit in Two Years

Gunze Ltd. , Japana s third-largest maker of touch screens used in products such as Apple Inc.a s iPhone, said it aims to triple production at its Taiwan display- film venture to meet demand from smart phones.

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Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, Taiwan, iPhone, Japan

Sun Dec 20, 2009

Gulf Times

Three more cities on Qatar Airways route

Qatar Airways will fly to three new destinations - Bangalore, Tokyo and Ankara - over an eight-week period from February 2010.

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Related Topix: World News, Qatar, Middle East, India, Japan,

Fri Dec 18, 2009

Metromix Jersey Shore

Osaka at the Station

A Japanese oasis amid the old time Americana of Bradley Beach, Osaka at the Station is an aesthetically exceptional restaurant, with a small, rather discreet hibachi area off to the side of the entrance and a sushi bar leading back to a comfortable dining space.

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Related Topix: World News, Japan, Bradley Beach, NJ, Life, Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Food

Thu Dec 17, 2009

Daily Yomiuri

Guilty verdict upheld over leak / Court says psychiatrist broke confidentiality

The Osaka High Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling that found a psychiatrist guilty of leaking to a freelance journalist confidential investigation records of a fatal arson case involving a minor in Nara Prefecture.

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Related Topix: World News, Japan, Journalism

Tue Dec 15, 2009

Project Syndicate

Masahiro Matsumura: What Does Japan Want from America?

OSAKA a ' Three months after the Democratic Party of Japana TMs landslide general-election victory, the new administrationa TMs foreign and security policy appears to be increasingly at odds with that of the United States.

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Related Topix: World News, Japan, Democratic Party (Japan), US Military, US Marine Corps, Opinion

Sun Dec 13, 2009

Kyodo News

FOCUS: Police struggling to crack down on smuggling of illegal stimulants

Japanese police are having difficulty cracking down on the smuggling of illegal stimulants amid an increase in their use among celebrities as well as ordinary citizens, including students and teachers.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Asian-American, Chinese-American, World News, Japan, Asia,

Kyodo News

Osaka airport should be downscaled but around: Maehara

Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Seiji Maehara said Sunday it is important to maintain Osaka airport although its functions should be downscaled and integrated with those of Kansai International Airport.

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Related Topix: Japan, World News, New York

Sat Dec 12, 2009

Xinhuanet

New evidences prove facticity of Nanjing Massacre

Sixteen more new evidence items were donated to the Memorial Hall of the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre as proof of the Japanese invaders' atrocity during World War II, said local sources on Saturday.

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Related Topix: World News, China, Japan, Asia

Thu Dec 10, 2009

The Japan Times

Air drills in Osaka an option: Kadena air base chief

NAHA, Okinawa Pref. The commander of U.S. Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture indicated Wednesday that the United States could consider shifting air training drills to Osaka in the future, calling it an "option." Brig.

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Related Topix: Japan, World News, US Military, US Marine Corps

CCTV

Hydrogen power put to test in Japan

For staff at Osaka's Kansai Airport, getting around just gets easier and a lot more eco-friendly -- thanks to a bicycle that uses hydrogen power.

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Related Topix: Travel, World News, Japan Travel, Japan, Osaka, Japan Travel, Alternative Energy, Hydrogen Power, Energy

Tue Dec 08, 2009

People's Daily

China investigates Japan's detention of fishing boat

China's Foreign Ministry confirmed Tuesday that Japanese authorities have detained a Chinese fishing boat for alleged illegal fishing.

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Related Topix: China, Asia, World News, Japan

Mon Dec 07, 2009

The Star Online

DPM: Japan's Jan-Sept investments in M'sia surge to US$1.87bil

TOKYO: Japan's investment in Malaysia between January and September alone surged to US$1.87 billion involving 45 approved projects as compared with US$1.6 billion total investment in 2008 with 60 approved projects.

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Related Topix: Japan, World News,

Daily Yomiuri

Osaka could get 80,000-seat arena

A sports stadium with a seating capacity of 80,000 might be built in Osaka for use in the 2019 Rugby World Cup and other major sporting events, although financial constraints could yet scuttle the plan, according to sources.

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Related Topix: Japan, World News

Sun Dec 06, 2009

BusinessWeek

Panasonic in Talks With C...

Panasonic Corp. is in talks with about 10 automakers to supply lithium-ion batteries as demand for energy-efficient vehicles grows, following its planned purchase of rechargeable-battery maker Sanyo Electric Co.

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Related Topix: Laptops/Notebooks, Televisions, Electric Vehicle, World News, Japan, TV, Electronics, Hybrid Vehicles

Malaysian National News Agency

Muhyiddin Leads Trade Mission To Japan

From M. Saraswathi TOKYO, Dec 6 -- Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who is leading a trade and investment mission to Japan, will have separate discussions with presidents and chairmen of several Japanese companies in efforts to attract increased investments to Malaysia.

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Related Topix: Southeast Asia, Malaysia, World News, Japan

NationMultimedia.com - Business

Jetstar reaffirms commitment with cairns-osaka flights from next April

Australia's low-fare Jetstar airline will further consolidate its market leadership on the important Japan route by unveiling a future direct Cairns-Osaka service to operate four times weekly, starting on April 1. The reintroduction by Jetstar of a direct, two-class A330-200 service between Cairns and western Japan meets a prior commitment to ...

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Related Topix: Australia, World News, Travel, Japan Travel, Oceania, Australia Travel, Japan, Osaka, Japan Travel

Fri Dec 04, 2009

MediaGuardian.co.uk

What we've learned from Japan's music scene

All good things must come to an end. And so, as Alex Hoban returns from Japan to open Europe's first Osaka-inspired cat cafe, he reflects on the last year of eastern revelations a Pussy galore ... Tokyo's cat cafes Japanese music fans love being spat at.

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Related Topix: World News, Japan, Asia,

Wed Dec 02, 2009

Bloomberg.com - Asia

Sanyo Wins First Customers for Batteries Used in Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles

Sanyo Electric Co. , the worlda s biggest maker of rechargeable batteries, has won at least two customers for its lithium-ion batteries for plug-in hybrid vehicles, an executive said.

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Related Topix: Hybrid Vehicles, Electric Vehicle, World News, Japan, Asia, Toyota Prius, Toyota, Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet

Southern FM

Lindsay Ann Hawker Murder: New Charges

The suspect in the killing of a British language teacher in Japan faces new charges of rape and murder.

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Related Topix: Japan, World News,

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