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J@pan Inc Business Awards and Why You Should Support Them, ebiz news from Japan

July 21, 2008

The J@pan Inc Business Awards aims to recognize the achievements of international businesses working in the Japanese market. Beyond being a third party commendation for businesses and entrepreneurs, Terrie explains why you should get nominating worthy candidates now. Read Now

J@pan Inc Newsletter - Every Wednesday

Worked to death

July 23, 2008

The phenomenon of death caused by over working, 'karoshi,' has been recognized since the late 1970s. Do recent court cases signal a deepening of the problem or do they reflect positive alterations in corporate cultural norms? Read Now

International Business Awards Japan 2008

As sinister as it looks? The Dentsu headquarters.

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Deconstructing Dentsu

Dentsu is the Goliath of the Japanese advertising industry, and like Goliath, it is used throwing its weight around, but what lies behind its success? And, putting its size aside, how do its practices and methodology compete in a market that is moving towards less traditional methods of marketing and PR? Our writer talks to industry professionals and uses his own personal experiences to reveal the nature of Dentsu's market position and the challenges it might face in the future. Read Now.

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Wireless Watch - Newsletter

iPhone Introduction in Japan

July 2, 2008

Finally it's here, released by SoftBank, but what are the prospects for the iPhone in Japan. Read Now

Gadget Watch - Newsletter

The Hottest Gizmos and Gadgets from Japan

July 25, 2008

This week's Gadget Watch mirrors the past few days of the Japanese gadget scene: no big announcements calling for long
write-ups, but plenty of interesting short items - a super-thin TV phone, a super-high-res pocket camera, yet another strange mouse, and more.

Music Media Watch - Newsletter

Cutbacks at EMI Causing Artists to Jump Ship

July 15, 2008

After it was acquired last year, EMI's restructuring appears to be having some major consequences including the job cuts and the flight of talent. Plus, the iPhone in Japan and RIAJ's opening of J-Pop music information sites in English and Chinese. Read Now