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Paltrow and Law in 'phone-tapping' scandal

Actor Jude Law and actress Gwyneth Paltrow attend a press conference during the 17th Tokyo International Film Festival on October 27, 2004 in Tokyo, Japan.

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Related Topix: World News, Japan, Entertainment

Wed Jul 08, 2009

Dayton Daily News

Richard Gere: Dog is hero in film about Japan tale

Richard Gere stars in a Hollywood remake of Japan's long-cherished story of Hachiko, a faithful dog that died at a train station waiting for its master.

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Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Music!, Drama Movies, Shall We Dance, Musical Movies, Richard Gere, Japan, World News, Movies, Entertainment

Tue Jul 07, 2009

CIOL

Sony brings new Vaio netbook

Hopes the new product's design and high-resolution display will help the consumer electronics giant establish a presence TOKYO, JAPAN: Sony Corp said on Tuesday it plans to launch a new Vaio laptop that will sell for around 60,000 yen in Japan in August, making an entry into the fast-growing netbook market.

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Related Topix: Laptops/Notebooks, World News, Japan, Computers, PC

Coast Reporter

Gundam robot turns 30; creator says character will live decades longer

In this photo taken Tuesday, June 9, 2009, a 18-meter -tall Gundam appears at a Tokyo park.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Robots, World News, Japan, Life, Hobbies, Anime and Manga, Video Games

ABC News

Travel Do's and Don't's: Tokyo, Japan and Delhi, India

In this file photo, geisha Ichiyakko pours sake for a guest during a banquet at a traditional Japanese restaurant in Tokyo.

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Related Topix: World News, India, Japan, Home Gardening, Home, Travel

Mon Jul 06, 2009

CW28 Providence

Jackson tickets banned by eBay

Legend Award winner Michael Jackson poses with his award at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards at the Yoyogi National Athletic Stadium May 27, 2006 in Tokyo, Japan.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, World News, Japan, Entertainment

China Daily

Japan royal couple head to Canada, Hawaii

TOKYO:Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko hope to reach out to Americans and Canadians of Japanese ancestry during a two-week tour that began Friday, but they won't be going to Pearl Harbor.

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Related Topix: Hawaii Government, Hawaii, North America, Canada, World News, Japan, Asia, Akihito Akihito

Sat Jul 04, 2009

The Daily Breeze

Sony celebrates Walkman's 30th anniversary

Sony Corp.'s first Walkman is shown at a special display commemorating the Walkman's 30th anniversary that opens Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Sony Archive building in Tokyo, Japan.

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Related Topix: World News, Japan

Fri Jul 03, 2009

Screenhead

Sony planning Afterlife for Resident Evil

In todaya s most unsurprising bit of news, STYD reports that Sony is planning on releasing a fourth Resident Evil movie dubbed Resident Evil: Afterlife in theaters by September 17, 2010.

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Related Topix: Japan, World News

Thu Jul 02, 2009

The Oregonian

A look at economic developments around the globe

A look at economic developments and stock market activity around the world Tuesday: ___ TOKYO-Japan's jobless rate rose to a five-and-a-half year high in May, the government said Tuesday, possibly delaying a recovery for the world's second-largest economy even as manufacturers enjoy a nascent rebound.

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Related Topix: Japan, World News, US Politics, US News

Wed Jul 01, 2009

TMCnet

OKI Networks Enhances Functions for Its Contact Center System,...

OKI Networks, a subsidiary of OKI Electric Industry that designs and manufactures telecommunication products, today announced it has significantly enhanced the functionality of its latest contact center system, "CTstage 5i." Responding to the resource optimization needs of enterprises, OKI Networks has included software phone and thin client ...

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Related Topix: Japan, World News, Computers

Tue Jun 30, 2009

Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...

RinyaLLC, Tokyo Based Creative Web-developing Company Has Launched...

TOKYO, JAPAN, June 30, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- AboutGlobalStreet Newly established by Rinya, a creative web-developing company located in central Tokyo, GlobalStreet is not attempting to earn and profit from selling a large quantity of clothes in the cities of the world.

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Related Topix: Japan, World News, Science / Technology, Internet

The Sydney Morning Herald

Wheelchair 'steered by thought' unveiled

A researcher wearing a cap that can read brain signals rides on a wheelchair that can be steered by detecting brain waves at Riken Brain Science Institute in Wako near Tokyo, Japan.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

Penticton Herald

Overseas fans mourning Michael Jackson, say talent outshone scandals

A shopper walks out Tower Records as a big poster of Michael Jackson is displayed for tribunal in Tokyo, Japan, Monday.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, World News, Japan, Travel, Malaysia Travel, Malaysia,

Sun Jun 28, 2009

Xinhuanet

S Korean president visits Japan

South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak arrives at the Tokyo International Airport in Tokyo, Japan, on June 28, 2009.

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Related Topix: Japan, World News

Sat Jun 27, 2009

Lexington Herald-Leader

Michael Jackson had loyal, generous fans in Japan

Despite years of child molestation accusations and deep financial difficulties, Michael Jackson could always count on one nation for unquestioning fan loyalty and lucrative advertising deals - Japan.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, World News, Japan,

KAAL-TV Austin

Japan, South Korea agree to tighter economic ties

TOKYO - Japan and South Korea have agreed to team up to nurse their economies back to financial health, Japanese Finance Minister Kaoru Yosano said Saturday.

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Related Topix: Japan, World News, Lee Myung-bak

Fri Jun 26, 2009

JoongAng Ilbo English News

Jang Ja-yeon s manager arrested in a Tokyo

Police investigating the suicide of actress Jang Ja-yeon said they will resume their probe into the case following a two-month hiatus after the primary suspect was arrested on Wednesday at a hotel in Tokyo, Japan.

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Related Topix: World News, Japan, South Korea,

Wed Jun 24, 2009

Journal-News

Sumco Phoenix Corp. pulling out of Warren County

A company with 600-plus employees in Warren County announced it will close local operations.

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Related Topix: Warren County, OH, Maineville, OH, Japan, World News

Tue Jun 23, 2009

WJZ-TV Baltimore

New 'Emotional' Robot Unveiled In Japan

Jun 23, 2009 10:49 am US/Eastern TOKYO 1 of 1 Humanoid robot KOBIAN shows an emotional display of "disgust" during a demonstration at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan, on June 23, 2009.

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Related Topix: Robots, Science / Technology, World News, Japan, Offbeat

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