J@pan Inc Newsletter<br><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="Wj3C7c"><div class="gmail_quote"><div class="gmail_quote"><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div></div><div><br>The 'JIN' Japan Inc Newsletter<br>A weekly opinion piece on social, economic and political trends
<br>in Japan.<br>Issue No. 440 Wednesday November 14, 2007, Tokyo
<br><br>November/December
J@pan Inc Outline<br><br><br>This week's JIN outlines the content of the brand new J@pan Inc<br>magazine, fully available online.<br><br>J-SOX SOFTWARE<br>J@pan Inc's latest magazine sees us going back to roots with the
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inclusion of an IT special feature. Initially called 'Computing <br>Japan' we have always retained a special interest in the IT <br>industry and many readers know us for our coverage of IT issues. <br>On the cover of the latest magazine we feature Derek
<br>Titterington, MD of OpenPages, a firm that have created a <br>software platform that helps companies adapt to the new <br>compliance environment in Japan, in particular, for J-SOX. To<br>read about the background to J-SOX legislation as well as to
<br>find out the details of the platform, visit:<br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_complexities-of-compliance" target="_blank">www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_complexities-of-compliance</a><br><br>IT NEWS
<br>From focusing on a particular niche, our journalist Anna
<br>Kitanaka has written a snappy overview of business and consumer <br>trends in the IT market in Japan. <br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_it-trends" target="_blank">www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_it-trends
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<br>INDUSTRY ANALYSIS<br>Elsewhere in the IT feature, industry veteran James Mok provides <br>his insight into how the IT industry in Japan is destroying the <br>talent and potential of its younger workers. Mok sees a series of
<br>spirals as suffocating the next generation of engineers, managers<br>and innovators:<br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_it-talent" target="_blank">www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_it-talent</a><br>
<br>VIRTUALIZATION
<br>Travis Cardwell, an expert software engineer and programmer has <br>also contributed a philosophical and insightful article about the<br>rise and rise of virtual machines and how they have the potential<br>to revolutionize business. Including his own impressive
<br>illustrative graphics, and even a haiku, readers can find out <br>about the hottest trends in virtualization here:<br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_virtualization" target="_blank">www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_virtualization
</a><br><br>IT SERVICES DIRECTORY<br>Our IT feature is rounded off by our IT services directory <br>listing a range of companies offering services to foreigners <br>working in the Japanese market:<br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_it-services-directory" target="_blank">
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-----------------------------------------------------------<br><br>TRAVEL IN OKINAWA<br>As well as going back to our origins, however, the latest <br>magazine also breaks into new territory for us with our <br>'Culture & Context' section that is a space for lifestyle
<br>related content. We launch this with Chris Willson's piece on <br>the beautiful and mysterious Yaeyama islands: the southernmost <br>tip of Okinawa and Japan. Chris' piece includes practical advice<br>for those thinking about heading down to the islands for a break
<br>as well as including some stunning photos of the area:<br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_southern-comfort" target="_blank">www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_southern-comfort</a><br><br>FASHION<br>And, for the first time, we take a look at Japanese fashion
<br>written by W David Marx: <br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_fashion" target="_blank">www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_fashion</a><br><br>CANCER TREATMENT INNOVATION<br>We are also running in this edition an article about an exciting
<br>new treatment for cancer. Two doctors from Kyoto have <br>co-developed a form of treatment using, Amplified Natural Killer <br>(ANK) cells, a variety of lymphocytes. This treatment has had a <br>good track record and the risk of side-effects is considerably
<br>lower than in chemotherapy or radiotherapy. For those wishing to <br>find out more about this therapy we have set up a special enquiry<br>email address (<a href="mailto:cancertherapy@japaninc.com" target="_blank">cancertherapy@japaninc.com
</a>) and we have been <br>asked by the clinic offering the treatment to advise readers that<br>for detailed medical information they will need an interpreter.<br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_natural-born-killers" target="_blank">
www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_natural-born-killers</a> <br><br>POLITICS: MR OZAWA'S POISONED CHALICE<br>For those interested in the recent political rumblings in Japan, <br>our article on Mr Ozawa and the fortunes of the DPJ comes from
<br>Tobias Harris, an expert analyst who has spent time working at <br>the heart of the party. Tobias neatly manages to identify the <br>problems Mr Ozawa's electoral successes have brought him and <br>help to explain the reasons behind his recent actions.
<br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_ozawa" target="_blank">www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_ozawa</a><br><br>SPRING MANUFACTURING<br>We focus an innovative approach to spring manufacturing in Japan<br>
and report on Tokaibane, an Osaka based company that produce
<br>tailor-made springs for nuclear power stations and machine
<br>cutting tools. <br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_springs" target="_blank">www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_springs</a><br><br>FINANCE<br>Our regular article by Chris Cleary takes a look at the nature
<br>of capital guarantee, market neutral funds.
<br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_capital-guarantees" target="_blank">www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_capital-guarantees</a><br>And, industry insider David Hodgson provides a report on Japanese<br>environment-related stocks:
<br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_environmental-related-stocks" target="_blank">www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_environmental-related-stocks</a><br><br>BUSINESS IN SECOND LIFE<br>'Inside Out,' our column about doing business outside of Japan
<br>chimes with our IT focus by considering the pros and cons of <br>business in the virtual community Second Life:<br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_virtual-business" target="_blank">www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_virtual-business
</a><br><br>BACK AND FORWARD<br>And on our 'back page' Ken Worsely provides his regular dose of <br>brief, witty commentary on Japanese economic news.<br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_back-and-forward" target="_blank">
www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_back-and-forward</a><br><br>CROSSWORD<br>Test your wits with our fiendishly difficult prize crossword:<br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_crossword" target="_blank">www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_crossword
</a><br><br></div></div>PUBLISHER'S MESSAGE & LETTERS<div><br>And last but by no means least, read our most recent message<br>from Terrie Lloyd, publisher of J@pan Inc and Metropolis.<br></div><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_message-from-publisher" target="_blank">
www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_message-from-publisher</a><br>And, our correspondence page:<br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_letters-to-the-editor" target="_blank">www.japaninc.com/mgz_nov-dec_2007_letters-to-the-editor
</a><div><div></div><div><br><br>We hope that readers enjoy this issue of J@pan Inc and urge you
<br>to let us know what you think by taking our survey at <br><a href="http://tinyurl.com/yof8sd" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/yof8sd</a> and gain the chance to win a bottle of <br>premier quality gin from our sponsor, Tanqueray Number Ten.
<br><br>By Peter Harris<br>Chief Editor<br><br>++EVENTS<br><br>----------------- ICA Event - Nov 21 ---------------------<br><br>Event: Recent Trends in the IT Job Market -<br>Essential Insights for IT Career Management<br>
<br>Overview: A Round-Table Discussion with Industry Specialists<br>Details: Complete event details at <a href="http://www.icajapan.jp/" target="_blank">http://www.icajapan.jp/</a><br>(RSVP Required)<br><br>Date: Wednesday, November 21, 2007
<br>Time: 6:30 Doors open, Light buffet, beer, wine, soft drinks<br>provided courtesy of ISG<br>Cost: 3,500 yen (members), 5,500 yen (non-members)<br><br>Open to all - venue is Daynite in Otemachi<br><a href="http://www6.ocn.ne.jp/%7Edaynite/" target="_blank">
http://www6.ocn.ne.jp/~daynite/</a><br><br>--------Marcus Evans Events - Supported by J@pan Inc-------<br><br>Date :27th - 28th November, 2007<br>Venue: Hilton Tokyo Hotel<br><br>1) Creative Advertising and Media Marketing Strategy
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<br>Corporation, Nissin Food Products, Kubota and Nihon Michelin
<br>Tyre Co. There will be no future without effective advertising!<br><br>2) Quality Sourcing and Strategic Procurement<br><a href="http://www.marcusevans.com/events/CFEventinfo.asp?EventID=12593" target="_blank">http://www.marcusevans.com/events/CFEventinfo.asp?EventID=12593
</a><br>Come listen to best practices and case studies from renowned<br>organisations like Pioneer Corporation, Bayer Healthcare, Fujitsu<br>and Mastercard.<br><br>'J@pan Inc readers are entitled to a 10% discount upon
<br>registration with Ms. Esther Wong.'<br><br>For further details and brochures, please contact:<br>Ms. Esther Wong<br>Tel No: +603 2723 6736 Fax No: +603 2723 6699<br>Email add: <a href="mailto:estherw@marcusevanskl.com" target="_blank">
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<br>on how digital is driving the music business forward, changing it<br>rapidly and radically. Over 2 days of intense conference sessions<br>and serious networking opportunities, you will debate and engage <br>with more than 1,300 key international executives and play an
<br>active role in shaping the future of the industry.<br><br>Speaking at MidemNet 2008: Janus Friis, Co-Founder, Joost, Kazaa<br> and Skype - Jean-Bernard Levy, CEO, Vivendi - Tero Ojanpera, EVP<br> & CTO, Nokia - Kevin Roberts, CEO Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi.
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