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On The Rocks?
By Adam P Liff -- Implications of recent domestic political developments for the US-Japan alliance -- The political drama ensuing from the opposition Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ)’s historic takeover...
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European Patent Applications
Nick ReeveBy Nick Reeve -- Obtaining patent protection in Europe is currently an expensive proposition. A single European patent can cost between ¥2,500,000 (€15,000) and ¥7,000,000 (€45,000) to file...
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Inside Out: Doing Business in Vietnam
VietnamBy Peter Harris -- J@pan Inc’s column concerning business opportunities outside of Japan. -- One of those to praise Vietnam’s entry into the WTO was Masayuki Karasawa, Chief Representative of...
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Living It Up in 2008
By Hirokazu Mukai -- Some guidance for real estate investment. -- Making an investment in real estate or another asset category as a foreigner can be a tough process. One of the most frequent questions...
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Risky Business
By Anna Kitanaka -- Political risks that could affect businesses in Japan. -- Japan’s past is full of political instability and military unrest. However, since the war Japan can be seen as a mainly...
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How Prepared Is Your Business for a Calamity?
By Hugh Ashton -- Say the words ‘disaster’ and ‘Tokyo,’ and the vast majority of us immediately think of earthquakes. But for one man, in charge of business continuity planning for the Tokyo branch of...
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Exclusive Interview: Romano Mazzucco
Romano MazzuccoBy Peter Harris -- J@pan Inc talks to the President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan. -- The Italian chamber has roughly 170 members. Italian companies working in Japan come...
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Predictions for 2008 & Trends in Japan
NostradamusBy Greg Lane -- Predicting the future is not really about looking forward. Without a crystal ball, the best we can do is study what has passed and use that knowledge and experience to...
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Is There a Doctor in the House?
By Anna Kitanaka -- Problems with Japan's healthcare system -- Edlyn Niimi, a US citizen who moved to Japan in February last year, told us of an emergency encounter she had with the healthcare system...
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J@pan Inc's comprehensive directory of healthcare services in Japan.
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Stock Report
By David Hodgson -- Japan’s Expanding Market for Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare -- People of 75 years or older consume 28% of drugs in Japan. So, demographic trends are likely to drive growth in...
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Letters to the Editor
Your recent article about the introduction of J-SOX was very interesting and informative. With J-SOX being a regulation, as opposed to a familiar market trend, this phase of change is definitely...
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Message from the Editor
Peter HarrisIn this issue we put the spotlight on disastrous and political risks in what is largely considered to be one of the safest countries in the world. We also take a look at the Japanese...
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Message from the Publisher
Terrie Lloyd2007 - A Tale of Two HalvesLast year was a year to remember. It was punctuated by two strong cross-currents: frantic activity and optimism in the first half of the year, then a loss of...
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Jan/Feb 2008 Issue
Jan/Feb 2008On the cover: The Rise of the Smartphone Our Healthcare Services Directory Jan/Feb 2008 No. 75Subscribe to receive print issues.
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