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IMJ Corporation, based Tokyo, Japan introduces Over-the-top TV Stick for Connected TV experience . Very small android-based HDMI WiFi Stick gives rich and intuitive experience with user’s smart phone.

MHH Associates announced this week that the role of Interim President is to be assumed by one its current Vice-Presidents Mr Michael Monroe.

JMF Capital announce that Chief Investment Officer and Partner Charlie Tse will be appointed as Senior Partner following the Semi retirement of Michael Francis.

TND Capital have today announced that the companies CEO Mr. Jim Fykoyima will head a delegation in Japan in April 2012.

MHH Associates have announced that its President Mr Wakatsuki Masayoshi will be taking a leave of absence in April 2012 for medical reasons.

JMF Capital has announced that Senior Partner Michael Francis will semi-retire in 2012.

TND Capital is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Rai Syioki as partner and portfolio manager of the new TND Capital Macro Fund.

Canon black ink cartridges are on the top of ink jet printer cartridges, and are compatible with a large model of printers.

EverConnect launches THE Social Communication Platform “EverConnect.me Beta” and also announces the successful Angel Round investments of US$200K

Ashford Financial Group (TOKYO), independent investment management firm based in Tokyo, has announced that Ms. Angie Chen will be promoted to the position of Head of China Strategy at Ashford Financial Group.

Ashford Financial Group (TOKYO), independent investment management firm based in Tokyo, has announced that Mr. Vernon Chu will retire as Head of China Strategy on 31st January 2012.

Hong Kong, China - Red Herring announced its Top 100 Asia award. Sonix Co., Ltd. was highly evaluated for the innovative and promising superior software program called Scirocco and the novel service model using Scirocco..

Motion picture production company Digital Frontier Inc. will be moving its Japan Headquarter to Shibuya, Tokyo.

Space Design Inc., operator of 17 fully furnished/serviced apartment buildings in Tokyo and Yokohama, presents its Newest BUREX Serviced Office facility, BUREX Toranomon. This serviced office building is slated for September opening.

Phyzios, Inc. (headquarters: Tokyo, President: Kentaro Suto) released an iPhone/iPad application “UKIYOE -Woodcut-” on July 22, 2011. UKIYOE-Woodcut- lets users easily create realistic woodcut prints, like Japanese UKIYOE .

Studio Magic Software announced the immediate release of "Java JNI plugin" for FileMaker Pro database. "Java JNI plugin" embed Java Runtime VM (Virtual Machine) in FileMaker Pro and enables it to call the method in Java classes.

IMJ Corporation, based Tokyo, Japan introduces Over-the-top TV Stick for Connected TV experience . Very small android-based HDMI WiFi Stick gives rich and intuitive experience with user’s smart phone.

Inside Business today features TND Capital’s CEO Jin Fykoyima. The episode is part of the "Planning Your Retirement" series and focuses on financial planning and investment options.

A Celebrity Beauty Secret - From 1 May 2012, The Peninsula Tokyo’s spa introduces the Rejuvenate Oxygen Infusion facial by Intraceuticals.

MHH Associates announced this week that the role of Interim President is to be assumed by one its current Vice-Presidents Mr Michael Monroe.

JMF Capital announce that Chief Investment Officer and Partner Charlie Tse will be appointed as Senior Partner following the Semi retirement of Michael Francis.

TND Capital have today announced that the companies CEO Mr. Jim Fykoyima will head a delegation in Japan in April 2012.

MHH Associates have announced that its President Mr Wakatsuki Masayoshi will be taking a leave of absence in April 2012 for medical reasons.

JMF Capital has announced that Senior Partner Michael Francis will semi-retire in 2012.

TND Capital is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Rai Syioki as partner and portfolio manager of the new TND Capital Macro Fund.

･The App can make a real horoscope that satisfies the professional sensitivity. ･The App stimulates your sensitivity by rich beauty chart. ･The App proposes a new style in the fortune-telling.

Mameshiba- hybrid-dog-bean looking character very popular among Japanese girls- this is its first game App for iPhone. Use your chopsticks to catch falling Mameshiba!

After the period of exploration, the presence of Japanese investors has become bolder in the local realty market via the investment in office buildings, residential areas and the industrial property segment.

Canon black ink cartridges are on the top of ink jet printer cartridges, and are compatible with a large model of printers.

Based on a coherent international creation technology, aim at the future resources export country including the early achievement of the renewable energy use. Therefore, to begin in stages from regional activation business.

F-Plat, Inc. , who provides one of Japan's favorite cloud-sourcing site, has opened a teaser website for FAST-MANGA.com. On FAST-MANGA.com, companies and individuals can easily order manga and anime from Japanese manga artists online.

PHYZIOS, Co. Ltd. has released a new version of its application “PHYZIOS Sculpture” (for the iPhone/iPod touch (R) and iPad (R)) as of Wednesday 15 February, 2012. This application lets anybody make sculptures with ease.

EverConnect launches THE Social Communication Platform “EverConnect.me Beta” and also announces the successful Angel Round investments of US$200K

Phyzios, Inc. ( hereafter, “Phyzios”) will release the app “Carve the Copper Relief” for iPhone/iPod touch ® and iPad ® on February 10, 2012. Anyone can now easily create copper reliefs with a genuine, hand-crafted feel.

Phyzios, Inc. (President: Kentaro Suto; hereafter, “Phyzios”) released "Little Piyo's Adventure," an iPhone/iPad interactive picture book jointly developed with Gakken Education Publishing Co., Ltd. (President: Haruki Suma)

Ashford Financial Group today announced the promotion of Mr. Michael James to the position of Client Relations Manager for the Pacific Region.

Ashford Financial Group (TOKYO), independent investment management firm based in Tokyo, today announced it would pay eligible Japanese staff a min 4% salary increase from July 2012. Staff will continue to have access to additional performance pay.

Ashford Financial Group (TOKYO), independent investment management firm based in Tokyo. announced that today marks Masami Toyama’s five-year anniversary as The Discovery Fund Portfolio Manager of Ashford Financial Group.

Ashford Financial Group (TOKYO), independent investment management firm based in Tokyo, announces Ms. Aline Armenta as Senior Client Relations Manager and Product Director for the Alternative Investment team.

Wiltshire Capital agrees with the prediction of GIA that the Global Biotechnology Market will exceed US$320 Billion by 2015

Ashford Financial Group (TOKYO), independent investment management firm based in Tokyo, has announced that Ms. Angie Chen will be promoted to the position of Head of China Strategy at Ashford Financial Group.

Ashford Financial Group (TOKYO), independent investment management firm based in Tokyo, has announced that Mr. Vernon Chu will retire as Head of China Strategy on 31st January 2012.

JUKI Corporation releases high-speed chip shooter KE-3010, high-speed flexible mounter KE-3020V/3020VR and electric double tape feeder EF08HD, upgrading its high-speed, high-quality product lines.

Los Angeles, California - Red Herring announced its Global 100 award in recognition of the leading private companies from North America, Europe, and Asia.

ASTRIX announced today the launch of Japan Real Estate Investment Club (JREIC), a new Japan real estate marketing platform dedicated to the growing number of investors in Asia interested in the Japan real estate market.

Phyzios, Inc. (Head Office: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President: Kentaro Suto; hereinafter, "Phyzios") will release an iPhone/iPad application "Sandbox" on December 13, 2011. Build a mountain, a tunnel, or a sandcastle… Give full play to your imagination!

Phyzios, Inc. will release "Little Piyo's Good Night" an iPhone/iPad application jointly developed with Gakken Education Publishing Co., Ltd., on November 25, 2011.

Hong Kong, China - Red Herring announced its Top 100 Asia award. Sonix Co., Ltd. was highly evaluated for the innovative and promising superior software program called Scirocco and the novel service model using Scirocco..

Phyzios, Inc. will release “Little Piyo’s Friend(English ver),” an iPhone/iPad application jointly developed with Gakken Education Publishing Co., Ltd., on November 4, 2011.

Motion picture production company Digital Frontier Inc. will be moving its Japan Headquarter to Shibuya, Tokyo.

For the first time in Japan, Antique jewelry on-line shop in entirely ENGLISH is open.

Phyzios, Inc. (Head Office: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President: Kentaro Suto; hereinafter, “Phyzios”) will release “Little Piyo’s Friend,” an iPhone/iPad application jointly developed with Gakken Education Publishing Co., Ltd., on August 11, 2011.

For all sectors, venture capitalists invested $7.5 billion in 966 deals in Q2 2011, a 5 percent increase in dollars and a 3 percent decrease in deals, compared to $7.2 billion going into 998 deals in Q2 2010.

Space Design Inc., operator of 17 fully furnished/serviced apartment buildings in Tokyo and Yokohama, presents its Newest BUREX Serviced Office facility, BUREX Toranomon. This serviced office building is slated for September opening.

This autumn The Peninsula Hotel in Tokyo offers you the ideal retreat to view the fall foliage in Hibiya Park and the Imperial Palace Gardens.

Phyzios, Inc. (headquarters: Tokyo, President: Kentaro Suto) released an iPhone/iPad application “UKIYOE -Woodcut-” on July 22, 2011. UKIYOE-Woodcut- lets users easily create realistic woodcut prints, like Japanese UKIYOE .

Across the board retail businesses have steadily been gaining and have reached a recent peak of apx 20 market points.

On 24 November 2011, The Peninsula Tokyo, will host its fourth annual Cirque Culinaire Charity Gala Dinner and Live Auction.

Studio Magic Software announced the immediate release of "Java JNI plugin" for FileMaker Pro database. "Java JNI plugin" embed Java Runtime VM (Virtual Machine) in FileMaker Pro and enables it to call the method in Java classes.

ASTRIX has been appointed to bring Japanese exhibitors to the 2011 China Horse Fair (CHF), the most international and comprehensive event for trade professionals and enthusiasts in China’s rapidly growing horse sports and leisure industries.

Corporate Investors Vote For Listing Continuation Talks

When one bubble bursts another is blown, how big can a bubble get?

From 1 March 2011, The Peninsula Tokyo introduces a new Peninsula Academy activity, the Imperial Palace Jogging Course Program. Initially rolled out at The Peninsula Hong Kong in 1997, and launched at The Peninsula Tokyo in 2008.

The report that Navasota Group has studied indicates that optimism is growing in fits and starts depending on the sector in question.

It's eye-opening for venture-backed M&A activity to be closer to levels seen in the first quarter of 2009, shortly after the collapse of the global financial markets, than in 2010, a year associated with recovery

Wahl & Case today celebrated exactly one year since the launch of the firm by announcing headcount growth from just two to over 15 and revenue increases of over 1,000% from month one—making it the fastest-growing recruitment firm in Japan.