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  Japan - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Japan (日本, Nippon/Nihon, literally "the origin of the sun") is a country in East Asia situated on a chain of islands east of the Asian continent on the western edge of the Pacific Ocean.
Japan is a temperate region with four distinct seasons, but because of its great length from north to south, its climate varies from region to region: the far north is very cold in the winter, while the far south is subtropical.
Japan maintains one of the world's largest fishing fleets and accounts for nearly 15% of the global catch, prompting some claims that Japan's fishing is leading to overdepletion in fish stocks such as tuna.
open-encyclopedia.com /Japan   (3839 words)

  
 Made in Japan
This is the real cause for complaint: that policy on transport and just about everything else in Japan is made not according to the interests of the densely populated capital, but to suit rural areas where the ruling party gets its votes.
Precariously situated at the intersection of two enormous plates, Japan is the most seismically active country in the world, accounting for one in 10 of all earthquakes.
It was the day after arriving in Tokyo for the first time, when I was approached on a bullet-train platform by a young woman who said four words that this gangly, spotty and bespectacled individual thought he would never hear in his life: "Are you a model?" she asked.
madeinjapan.blogspot.com   (7576 words)

  
 Deep Purple
The Made in Japan version of this may be where I get most of my jollies, but let's not give short-shrift to the studio version of this, one of the most glorious speedy, heavy rock songs I've ever come across in my life.
To say that Made in Japan shows DP as a great live band is to say nothing; to say that Made in Japan shows the band as one of the greatest ass-kicking machines rock'n'roll ever beheld would come close.
Since Made in Japan had been such a huge critical and commercial smash just a few years earlier, it was also decided that the title of such an album should include the word "Japan" in it.
www.johnmcferrinmusicreviews.org /purple.htm   (17095 words)

  
 Asia Times Online - The trusted news source for information on Japan
Latin American and Caribbean nationals, who are legally accepted in Japan if they are descendants of Japanese who migrated to the region in the 1930s, are also a major source of foreign income for their countries.
Japan's most influential business lobby, Japan Business Federation (Nippon Keidanren), is urging the government to conclude with its Asian neighbors bilateral trade agreements that recognize the country's need to open its doors to skilled foreign workers.
Japan has 52,000 registered Peruvian workers, the fifth-largest community of migrant workers in the country.
www.atimes.com /atimes/Japan/FI11Dh03.html   (769 words)

  
 Japan.com - Technology - Magnetic Fan in Japan - Japanese Magnetic Fan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Nichia's research budget was minuscule compared with the huge budgets available to the major lighting and semiconductor companies, but no other company in the multi-billion dollar semiconductor and lighting industries believed indium nitride was a candidate material.
However, the most significant driver spurring the market is likely to be the reduction in the total cost of ownership, combined with the environmental benefits, as new building codes and tighter environmental laws will force the adoption of technologies that meet more stringent standards.
Japan leads the world in many technologies and research fields.
www.japan.com /technology/index.php   (1456 words)

  
 Made In Japan Wall Pocket with Grapes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
This pottery Made In Japan wall pocket is decorated with a small bunch of grapes and leaves.
There are a couple very small wear marks on the outer edge of the rim, some wear and scratching on the back and it looks as though there was some purple paint loss in the grapes.
It has an impressed Made In Japan mark on the back (see photos) and is 6 3/16" long, 3 1/4" wide and 1 3/4" thick.
www.cyberattic.com /stores/abcantiques/items/323995/item323995cyberattic.html   (95 words)

  
 The Manila Times Internet Edition | BUSINESS > Off-sourcing: Made by Japan is it!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Back to Japan, I found myself wondering again what would it be like receiving an entry level monthly salary of Y200,000 (about P100,000) for a fresh college graduate in a private corporation.
Japan must inevitably think of “off-sourcing” to venture on a “made by Japan” strategy.
It has long served Japan as a symbol of quality engineering performed by the toiling salary men and office ladies in their near-karoshi (death by overwork).
www.manilatimes.net /national/2004/may/14/yehey/business/20040514bus4.html   (1880 words)

  
 Porcelain & Pottery / Made in Japan at Earthly Remains   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Japan Tomato Heads Condiment Set This beautiful, Colorful Made in Japan Anthropomorphic Tomato Heads Condiment Set is in NM condition with no chips, cracks or crazing flaws.
Made in Japan Boy Hunting with Dog Figure This colorful Made in Japan Figurine of a Boy with his Hunting Dog is is excellent condition with no chips or cracks.
Japan Kelvins Little Miss Baker Girl Figurine This beautifully Colored Kelvins, Made In Japan "Little Miss Baker" Girl carrying a loaf of bread and feeding Geese Figurine is in Mint Condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing flaws.
pages.tias.com /1692/InventoryPage/505/1.html   (1086 words)

  
 Weekend: Made in Japan
The Meiji ("enlightened rule") period was launched after Commodore Matthew C. Perry sailed into Tokyo Harbor in 1853 with a squadron of warships called "Black Ships" by the Japanese, for the color of their hulls.
Japan was ready for the change, having lived under an archaic feudal rule for centuries and a caste system dominated by the top rung of the samurai class.
The porcelains and silver are quieter and exemplify the way artists, who did not consider themselves artists, were trying to reconcile Western influences with their own beliefs about beauty.
www.sptimes.com /2005/08/11/Weekend/Made_in_Japan.shtml   (1304 words)

  
 MADE IN JAPAN MARKS - January, 2002 Newsletter - Marks - Nancy's Collectibles
Note that pieces marked "Occupied Japan" or "Made in Occupied Japan" are pieces dated from 1947 to 1952 are not usually considered "Made in Japan" pieces.
After 1952, pieces from Japan were either marked "Japan" or "Made in Japan".
Therefore, some "Made in Japan" pieces brought into the United States from other countries could be marked "Foreign" or not be marked at all.
www.nancyscollectibles.com /japanmarks.html   (256 words)

  
 Made in Occupied Japan - China
Following the end of World War II in 1945 and until 1952, items imported from Japan to the United States had to be marked in a fashion indicating they came from Occupied Japan.
Although four different marks were used on cups and saucers during this time ("Japan," "Made in Japan," "Occupied Japan," and "Made in Occupied Japan"), only the last two marks guarantee the pieces were made in the Occupied Japan timeframe.
The saucer is marked "Chugai China, made in Occupied Japan".
www.rrbycresa.com /Miladysteatime/vintageteatimepage2.htm   (1496 words)

  
 First World War.com - Primary Documents - '21 Demands' Made by Japan to China, 18 January 1915
Although China is fully aware that the unconditional restoration of Kiaochow and Japan's responsibility of indemnification for the unavoidable losses and damages can never be tolerated by Japan, yet she purposely advanced these demands and declared that this reply was final and decisive.
Since Japan could not tolerate such demands the settlement of the other questions, however compromising it may be, would not be to her interest.
Article 2 of Group II relating to the lease or purchase of land, the terms "lease" and "purchase" may be replaced by the terms "temporary lease" and "perpetual lease" or "lease on consultation," which means a long-term lease with its unconditional renewal.
www.firstworldwar.com /source/21demands.htm   (1788 words)

  
 Nokia - First WCDMA call with a Nokia terminal made in Japan - Press Releases - Press - About Nokia
The call was made at Nokia's R&D unit in Yokosuka Research Park, Japan, earlier this week.
With this commitment, Nokia aims to be among the first manufacturers to launch WCDMA terminals in Japan and Europe in 2001-2002.
Japan is a major scene for the development of new wireless technology.
press.nokia.com /PR/199809/778482_5.html   (685 words)

  
 Kitschy Koo Collectibles: Made in Japan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Made of a light weight ceramic fired with a matte and semi-shiny glazing.
This piece is very heavy, obviously made from a detailed mold, but the paint is haphazard.
Made from the same mold with different paint.
www.kitschykoo.com /japan.htm   (1782 words)

  
 Made In Japan Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shakers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
This set of floral decorated salt and pepper shakers is entirely made of a ceramic material including the screw-on tops.
They were coldpainted and there is unfortunately a bit of paint loss of the central flower on one shaker, one small fleck of paint loss of the flower on the other and some age crazing in the glaze.
There is an impressed Made In Japan mark and a red inkstamp Made in Japan mark on the bottom (see photos) and they are each 3 7/8" high, 2 1/8" across including the handles and 1 3/4" in diameter at their widest point.
www.trocadero.com /abcantiques/items/318441/item318441store.html   (146 words)

  
 old binoculars made in Japan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
They came in an old leather case with "Made in Japan" stamped faintly on the outside.
Probably made after April 1952 when the US occupation of Japan of Japan ended.
Goods made before that date were supposed to be marked "Made in Occupied Japan" however Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide reports " By no means was all of the ware exported during that time marked 'Occupied Japan'; some was marked 'Japan' or 'Made in Japan'.
www.acecam.com /message/2225.html   (325 words)

  
 Japan HQ : Made In Japan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Assertion of the theory that Japan is an Orthodox Jewish country, and that Israelis not.
The reason why John Bachelor made his mind to work for the Ainu as...
Japan HQ excludes all liability of any kind (including negligence) in respect of any third party information or other material made available on, or which can be accessed using, this Website.
japanhq.com /madeinjapan/index.php   (776 words)

  
 Two Mules Antiques And More Japanese Figurines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Set of Figures, Made in Japan, With Bonus!You are buying the little boy and girl figures in the forground, she is 2 1/2 inches tall marked made in Japan.
She is marked Japan in red on the bottom.
Purple one is marked Japan on the bottom of foot and is 1 1/2 inches tall, has a very small flake on front foot.
www.twomulesantiquesandmore.com /japanesefigurines.htm   (300 words)

  
 Deep Purple - Made In Japan
One of the world's premier rock groups offers up a double set consisting of live recordings done during their tour of Japan last summer.
The set consists primarily of elongated versions of familiar tunes, which serves to give the listener an idea of how the band members handle themselves in concert.
This double-album (one CD) set recorded in Japan includes most of their best material ("Highway Star," "Smoke on the Water") and pushes the metal envelope even further.
www.superseventies.com /spdeeppurple2.html   (544 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Made in Japan (album)
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The tracks on the album mostly come from their studio effort, Machine Head.
An album is a collection of related audio tracks, released together commercially in an audio format to the public.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Made-in-Japan-(album)   (767 words)

  
 Piano's made in Occupied Japan
Are you familiar with piano's made in Occupied Japan?
Not only was he interested in the items, current market value and the variety, he was absorbed with the history and background details on what was actually happening in Japan at the time after the war when they were trying to rebuild their country.
He traveled to Japan, physically visited the manufacturing plants, researched old records, etc. I saved 4 years' worth of his newsletters (1984-1990) and went back through them, looking for any reference to pianos.
www.gotheborg.com /qa/ojpiano.shtml   (667 words)

  
 Boy Drawing Made In Japan Figural Planter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
This Made in Japan planter depicts a boy drawing beside a tree stump which is used as the planter.
It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or repairs and the paint and detail are good.
There are a few very small, very minor flecks of paint loss and/or wear; a couple in the fl paint of his shoes, a couple in the brown edge trim of the book and a couple in his hair.
www.cyberattic.com /stores/abcantiques/items/317940/item317940cyberattic.html   (246 words)

  
 Made in Japan
Made in Japan explores in lampoon fashion the influences that first world businesses have (or fail to have) upon the internal structure of their third world host countries.
Made in 1993 and finally being released in the US, its subject has not surprisingly become more timely with every passing year.
The skeptical eye with which good corporate citizens might now view their employers is foreshadowed in Made in Japan.
www.reelmoviecritic.com /2002/id1960.htm   (440 words)

  
 Delft made in japan chinaware Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
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spodeceramics.1wonderfulsite5.info /spode-christmas-tree-punch-bowl/delft-made-in-japan-chinaware.html   (285 words)

  
 Made in Japan - Newsweek: International Editions - MSNBC.com
Consumer-electronics shipments are surging in response to demand for the "three treasures," led by a 72 percent rise in sales of LCD TVs in March alone.
It's hard to imagine that Japan could reverse the manufacturing decline afflicting all rich industrial nations, but many Japanese are hoping to see a revival beyond the top end of high-tech.
This year Onward Kashiyama ordered about 150,000 (out of 3.4 million) pieces made in Japan and plans to raise that number steadily, particularly for garments costing $100 or more.
msnbc.msn.com /id/4933473/site/newsweek   (1499 words)

  
 Made in Japan at Hourglass Antiques   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
There is minor wear to the luster on the back of three cups and on one saucer (see photo), and very minor wear on the rest of the pieces.
The figure is unmarked, but probably of the 'better quality' made in Japan.
There is wear to the gold on her neckline and shoe tips, and a tiny bit of paint loss on the front of her dress.
pages.hourglass-antiques.com /516/InventoryPage/11635/1.html   (936 words)

  
 JS Online: Made in Japan, education regimen drills the basics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Made in Japan, education regimen drills the basics
A small but growing number of Milwaukee-area students, many of them attending prestigious public and private schools, are adding a structured, intense program, which originated in Japan, to strengthen math and reading skills, to the schedule of things they do every day outside school.
For some of the parents who have enrolled their children in the program, known as Kumon, it's a way of making sure kids get the basics the parents say are not stressed enough in school.
www.jsonline.com /news/metro/dec03/191096.asp   (988 words)

  
 Innovation Made in Japan
Visiting Japan's most renowned firms provided the necessary insight to understand the practical implementation of launching new products and technologies onto the rapidly evolving Japanese market.
This mission is a unique chance for EU managers to meet the new wave of innovation leaders in IT-related industries "made in Japan".
The "Innovation Made in Japan" programme is two weeks long.
www.eujapan.com /europe/imj.html   (339 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Made in Japan [LIVE]: Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The real-time human element permeating Made in Japan infuses DF's carefully crafted atmospheres with an energizing vitality and sense of spontaneity.
In general, I am more into the studio recorded albums than I am into live albums and I hate the redundant clapping and shouting but Made In Japan is a HUGE exception.
While I don't really recommend live albums that much Made In Japan however I have to say is a must have.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000296JO?v=glance   (1297 words)

  
 made in japan
Where I live (USA) ALL of the Fuji's are TY made in Japan, even the 100 packs.
Fuji media that says made in Japan on it, is made by Taiyo Yuden, yes.
As for Verbatim, in the very RARE instance that you may find a made in Japan disc, it will most likely be Taiyo Yuden, but Verbatim doesn't use Taiyo Yuden very often, and it would more likely be in Europe then in North America.
www.cdrinfo.com /Forum/fb.asp?m=70356   (710 words)

  
 Products Made in Japan
This is the ninth lesson in the Japan unit.
They will also find items around their homes and school that were made in Japan.
For students with significant disabilities, what changes can be made in instruction and teaching delivery to allow students to participate in classroom instruction while working on IEP objectives and off grade level QCC standards.
www.glc.k12.ga.us /BuilderV03/lptools/lpshared/displaylp.asp?lpid=50337   (605 words)

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