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Vol. 12 Floundering Stocks

Floundering stock markets reeling in the wake of the U.S. housing-loan collapse are a less fortunate aspect of global connectivity.

Vol. 11 A quest to mirror the IT revolution

Now, eAccess’ new subsidiary, Emobile, is Japan’s first new mobile operator in 13 years and it’s on a quest for the next "sacred mirror" of the ICT industry: high-speed broadband mobile data communications.

Vol. 10 Changing holidays - and jobs

Are you happy at work? It’s a question that goes beyond the bounds of salary to the quintessence of career. Cultural concepts of happiness, work and purpose - or lack thereof - may color attempts to quantify the query.

Vol. 9 Women’s work and Human Resources

According to a survey by Japan’s Center for the Advancement of Working Women, 62.5 percent of workingwomen say they are paid unfairly. While HRM Guide reports the average hourly wage for women in Japan is 65.9 percent of a man’s.

Vol. 8 Wintering / wordsmiths sow / spring careers

If you have a way with words, or an appreciation for those that do, consider how it translates into the public relations and marketing arena. Japan’s ad market alone generates about 5.8 trillion yen in sales annually.

Vol. 7 Taking stock of well-roosted markets

Instead of betting on a bull market, many business owners in Japan will be turning to the rooster this month.

Vol. 6 The Priest, Property and Prosperity

The landlord Emon Saburo was so enraged by the priest's begging that he accosted him, invoking a curse that killed his own sons...

Vol. 5 Honored Elderly and a New Workforce

With Keiro no Hi, or Respect for the Aged Day (on September 18 this year), comes much for those of us in Japan to consider.

Vol. 4 Peacetime news you can bank on

This month, and perhaps even more appropriate in these times, Japan reflects on war. On August 6, 1945, the United States A- bombed Hiroshima, doing the same to Nagasaki three days later...

Vol. 3 Tokyo's Towering Real Estate

Vol. 2 Timing is everything, isn't IT?

Vol. 1 Golden Week Goodies