Government Bonds End Four-Day Decline on Speculation Yields to Spur Demand May 28, 2008
Given the current state of the economy, the Bank of Japan won't be able to raise rates, meaning bond yields can't just keep rising from here,'' Ichikawa said. Yields are quite attractive and may trigger some demand from investors. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan Five-Year Bond Yields Are `Outrageously High,' Mitsubishi UFJ Says May 15, 2008
It came out fairly well compared to the market's view,'' said Ichikawa. The bid to cover ratio was higher'' so we can expect to see some bond buying, Ichikawa said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
More Top Stories Asia Pacific Headlines May 7, 2008
"Pandas are an endangered species, not a commodity to be traded for human amusement," PETA campaigner Rie Ichikawa said in the letter. "In honour of the late Ling Ling -- the panda who spent his entire life in a zoo, where he was denied his freedom, the right to choose his own mate, and everything that was natural and important to him -- we urge Minister Komura to declare that no more pandas will be taken from their homes and sentenced to a life at the Ueno Zoo.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
Government Bonds Advance as Stock Losses Boost Demand for Security of Debt Apr 8, 2008
85 percent by the end of this month, Ichikawa said. Machinery Orders. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Business sentiment dives in Japan Apr 2, 2008
Shinichi Ichikawa, an analyst at Credit Suisse in Tokyo, said the tankan readings confirmed the tough conditions for Japan's companies. "A change in the fundamentals, such as an increase in the view that the American economy has bottomed out, is needed for share prices to reverse course in a real way," he said. (CNN -- Money / International)
Japanese business sentiment slumps to a four-year low Apr 2, 2008
"The tankan confirms that corporate sentiments have grown seriously tough, reflecting the rapid rise of the yen and worries about the global economy," said Shinichi Ichikawa, an analyst at Credit Suisse in Tokyo. Share prices have also been battered, with the major index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the biggest stock market in Asia, losing nearly a third of its value over the last fiscal year. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Buy `Ridiculously Cheap' Japanese Inflation-Linked Bonds, ABN Amro Says Apr 2, 2008
10 percentage point, in a month, said Ichikawa. It increased to 2 basis points today from minus 4 basis points on March 25, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Government Bonds Decline on Speculation Stock Gains to Reduce Debt Demand Apr 2, 2008
The market focus is on U.S. non-farm payrolls and the market expects a relatively negative number,'' Ichikawa said ... The Ministry of Finance said it will increase buybacks, and reducing the supply will increase demand,'' Ichikawa said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Breaking cultural barriers Apr 1, 2008
The main purpose of the exchange program is to expose students to American culture and to allow them to practice their English skills, said Yasushi Ichikawa, one of three adult chaperones on the trip and an English teacher at Nichidai ... We want them to experience life in the United States and help them improve their English, Ichikawa said, adding they spent a lot of time the week before leaving home studying American expressions so they would be prepared for conversations with students here... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Japan central bank survey shows corporate at worst level in 4 years Apr 1, 2008
The tankan confirms that corporate sentiments have grown seriously tough, reflecting the rapid rise of the yen and worries about the global economy, said Shinichi Ichikawa, an analyst at Credit Suisse in Tokyo. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Utagawa: Masters of the Japanese Print, 17701900 Mar 27, 2008
Utagawa presents these themes through a vast selection of prints such as Utagawa Toyokunis six-sheet print capturing the fireworks at Ryogoku Bridge, a highly detailed image crowded with spectators; Utagawa Kunisadas triptych of three elegant courtesans walking through the snow while gracefully holding umbrellas; and Toyohara Kunichikas print of Kabuki actor Ichikawa Sadanjii dramatically posed with his sword in front of a burning courtyard. This exhibition also includes an expansive view of... (AbsoluteArts.com)
Hawker family join Japanese vigil Mar 26, 2008
Family and friends of the student teacher, from Brandon in Coventry, gathered in a bar in Ichikawa, east of Tokyo, to toast her memory. Prime suspect Tatsuya Ichihashi, whose apartment Lindsay's body was found in, is believed to be in hiding. (BBC News -- UK)
Hawker family flying to Japan Mar 23, 2008
Ms Hawker body was found in a sand-filled bathtub at the suspect's flat in Ichikawa, east of Tokyo, last March. When police arrived, he fled, losing his shoes and a rucksack in the chase. (BBC News -- UK)
Bonds Gain Most in Three Weeks as Factory Output Falls More Than Forecast Feb 28, 2008
I don't see much more room for the two-year yield to fall from here unless we see surprisingly negative news to change our view on the BOJ rate,'' said Tatsuo Ichikawa, a fixed-income strategist at ABN Amro Securities Japan Ltd. based in Tokyo. The BOJ may not cut rates and is likely to keep them on hold for a while. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Ten-Year Bonds Rise as Factory Report May Add to Signs Growth Is Slowing Feb 27, 2008
The Nikkei's gain is putting downward pressure on bonds,'' said Tatsuo Ichikawa, a fixed-income strategist at ABN Amro Securities Japan Ltd. in Tokyo. The rescue measures ``eased concern that financial institutions' losses will widen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan's Bonds Fall Most in Three Weeks as Stocks Advance, Exports Quicken Feb 21, 2008
Bonds extended declines as stocks rose sharply,'' said Tatsuo Ichikawa, a fixed-income strategist at ABN Amro Securities Japan Ltd. in Tokyo. When the Nikkei advances, speculation the Bank of Japan will cut interest rates eases, putting downward pressure on bonds. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* World News Quick Take Feb 15, 2008
"Police target teen sex Alarmed by polls showing one in four teens will celebrate St Valentine's Day by having sex, police planned to swoop on motels, malls and parks to ensure youths behaved themselves. The annual campaign to ensure good behavior on Valentine's Day involved city officials turning on all lights at public parks in Bangkok, while parents were urged to make sure their teenagers came home early. Police and "student inspectors" from the Education Ministry were to check discrete... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Japanese film director Kon Ichikawa dead at 92 Feb 13, 2008
Kon Ichikawa, the Japanese director who married artistic technique with humanistic spirit in such films as the Oscar-nominated "Harp of Burma" and "Tokyo Olympiad," has died ... Ichikawa died of pneumonia in a Tokyo hospital on Feb. 13, said Chizuko Wagatsuma, a spokeswoman with Toho Co., the company that released "The Makioka Sisters" and many of his other films over a long directing career that began in 1945 ... Known for his artistic technique and the wide range of genres in which he worked,... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Government Bonds Decline After Rising Stocks Damp Demand for Debt Safety Feb 13, 2008
A slowing economy may support demand for bonds even as inflation accelerates, said Tatsuo Ichikawa, a fixed-income strategist at ABN Amro Securities Japan Ltd. in Tokyo ... Bonds are down today as stocks rise and on Buffett's story, but concern over the economy remains, which may limit declines in the bonds,'' Ichikawa said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan vows better screening of Chinese food Feb 4, 2008
"The talks took place in a very friendly atmosphere -- which is what the Chinese side asked us to emphasise to you," said Masaki Ichikawa, head of the international affairs division at the Cabinet Office. "I believe that China's position, as expressed by Li at the start of the talks, is that this is also an important issue for them," Ichikawa said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Five-Year Bonds Rise as U.S. Recession Outlook Caps Bank of Japan Rates Jan 31, 2008
Concern the U.S. is going into recession and speculation of successive rate cuts by the Fed will make it hard for the BOJ to raise rates or even pressure it to lower them,'' said Tatsuo Ichikawa, a fixed-income strategist at ABN Amro Securities Japan Ltd. in Tokyo ... 6 percent until the end of March, ABN Amro's Ichikawa said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Government Bonds Complete Biggest Decline in Seven Weeks as Stocks Advance Jan 24, 2008
Remaining concern of a recession will limit the sell-off today,'' said Tatsuo Ichikawa, a fixed-income strategist at ABN Amro Securities Japan Ltd. in Tokyo. There is speculation that the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan may cut rates, coordinating with the U.S.. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Stocks Rebound in Tokyo After U.S. Federal Reserve Cuts Rate; Toyota Rises Jan 23, 2008
The rate cut is ``still insufficient to spark a complete recovery in global finance markets or to factor into a full-scale rebound for Japanese stocks,'' Shinichi Ichikawa, an analyst at Credit Suisse Group, wrote in a report dated today. Our near- term concern is the risk of a rising yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Ten-Year Government Bonds Decline; Yield Curve Steepens After Fed Rate Cut Jan 23, 2008
Shorter-dated debt reflects the growing speculation of a rate cut by the BOJ,'' said Tatsuo Ichikawa, a fixed-income strategist at ABN Amro Securities Japan Ltd. in Tokyo. The longer-end bonds are in part weighed down by a rally in the stock markets. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Shares Climb in Tokyo for First Time This Year; NTT DoCoMo, Mizuho Rise Jan 8, 2008
The ISM index ``and the jobs data clearly highlight that the U.S. economy is slowing, while the further rise in crude oil prices suggests a period of global stagflation,'' Shinichi Ichikawa, chief equity strategist at Credit Suisse in Tokyo, wrote in a note to clients. We lower our allocation to the materials, machinery, shipping, and securities sectors, and increase our weighting to defensive sectors. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Police Recover Bodies of Four Avalanche Victims Killed in Gifu, Kyodo Says Jan 2, 2008
The four dead are Keiji Ichikawa, 51, an organization employee from Matsushige, Tokushima prefecture; Takeshi Nishii, 31, a university employee from Tokushima city; Koichi Echizenya, 60, an interior decorator from Ebina, west of Tokyo; and Shinichi Kanazashi, 45, a company employee from Tokyo, Kyodo said, citing the police. Police led the three surviving hikers, who were uninjured, down the mountain earlier today, Kyodo said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
4 men dead after being hit by avalanche in Gifu Pref. Jan 1, 2008
The four are Keiji Ichikawa, 51, an organization employee from the town of Matsushige, Tokushima Prefecture; Takeshi Nishii, 31, a university employee from Tokushima City; Koichi Echizenya, 60, an interior decorator from Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture; and Shinichi Kanazashi, 45, a company employee from Tokyo's Meguro Ward, according to the police ... Ichikawa and Nishii belonged to the Tokushima group, while Echizenya and Kanazashi belonged to the Tokyo group. (News on Japan, Japan)
Don't betray abductees, Tokyo warned Dec 14, 2007
As talks with North Korea progress, families fear Japanese citizens snatched 30 years ago are being forgotten. Justin McCurry in NiigataFriday December 14, 2007. (Guardian Unlimited)
Defense Contract Probe May Affect Budget, Investor Sentiment, Analysts Say Nov 29, 2007
If chaos surrounding the defense scandal is prolonged or Nukaga resigns, that may undermine the budget debate for the next fiscal year and deepen political uncertainties,'' said Tatsuo Ichikawa, a fixed-income strategist at ABN Amro Securities Japan Ltd. in Tokyo. That would hurt confidence among foreign investors and the nation's growth. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Government Bonds Fall as Investors Avoid Yields Near Lowest in Two Years Nov 27, 2007
The safest investment in Japanese bonds is to short sell the securities and buy call options, said Tatsuo Ichikawa, a debt strategist at ABN Amro Securities Japan Ltd. in Tokyo. Call options grant investors the right to buy an underlying asset at a set price within a certain period. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan's 10-Year Yields Fall Below 1.4 Percent for First Time in Two Years Nov 22, 2007
The current level is far too low,'' said Tatsuo Ichikawa, a bond strategist at ABN Amro Securities Japan Ltd. in Tokyo. The five-year rate is very low considering the Bank of Japan wants to raise rates. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Japanese 10-year bonds gain for a fourth day Nov 13, 2007
"The market is driven by the weak equity market and the rally in U.S. bonds," said Tatsuo Ichikawa, a fixed-income strategist at ABN AMRO Securities Japan in Tokyo. "If we see weak economic indicators, then 10-year yields could be pushed below 1.5 percent.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Japan's welcome mat getting prickly Nov 11, 2007
"The Japanese public does not see this as 'our' problem," said Masashi Ichikawa, a human rights lawyer in Tokyo. "The climate is that it is legitimate to be 'against terrorism,' and that people just have to follow the rules.". (Los Angeles Times)
Government Bonds Advance After Central Bank Keeps Borrowing Costs on Hold Oct 31, 2007
Ten-year yields will not drop,'' said Tatsuo Ichikawa, a fixed-income strategist at ABN Amro Securities Japan Ltd. in Tokyo. Traders may try to push yields higher so that tomorrow's new debt has a 1. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan's Bonds Complete Weekly Decline as Yields at Month Low Deter Buyers Oct 27, 2007
The government's 800 billion yen ($7 billion) sale of 20- year notes on Oct. 25 was a ``good example'' of domestic demand weakening, said Tatsuo Ichikawa, a fixed-income strategist at ABN Amro Securities Japan Ltd. in Tokyo. Investors submitted bids for 3. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Report: Wal-Mart considers taking full ownership of Seiyu Oct 22, 2007
Seiyu spokeswoman Michie Ichikawa says the company has made no announcement and declined comment. Since entering the Japan market in 2002, Wal-Mart has been gradually raising its stake in Seiyu, which has some 400 stores nationwide. (KSLA.com, LA)
Heartbreak over Japan's missing Oct 9, 2007
" The Arimotos and several other families have now received that help - but it has come too late to save their children. Japan has repeatedly tried to resolve outstanding issues surrounding the kidnap crisis in talks with Pyongyang. At the summit in May 2004, North Korea promised to investigate further. Profiles of the kidnapped The following are confirmed to have died: Megumi Yokota: Vanished in 1977, aged 13, as she was walking home from badminton practice.Keiko Arimoto: Disappeared when she... (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Airport appeal for killed teacher Sep 25, 2007
Lindsay Ann Hawker, 22, from Brandon near Coventry, was found in March in a bath filled with sand in Ichikawa, east of Tokyo ... They arranged to meet in a coffee shop in Ichikawa but she never returned to her home and police later found her body in a sand-filled bath in Mr Ichihashi's flat. (BBC News -- UK)
Japanese Bonds Complete Weekly Gain on Concern Economic Growth Will Slow Sep 17, 2007
The reality is that investors have to buy bonds because they're unlikely to increase exposure to equities or credit products, but still need to generate income,'' said Tatsuo Ichikawa, a fixed-income strategist at ABN Amro Securities Japan Ltd. in Tokyo. Investors and market participants are saying there may be less chance of a BOJ rate hike this year. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan's interest rates likely to stay on hold Sep 15, 2007
Prime minister Shinzo Abe's surprise resignation this week would not have much effect on BoJ policy, as expectations of an imminent rate hike had already receded, ABN Amro chief strategist Tatsuo Ichikawa said. But Mr Iwashita said Mr Abe's resignation, on top of the sub-prime loan issue, could increase volatility in the stock market, making it even more difficult for the BoJ to raise rates soon. (The Australian)
DJ Tokyo Shrs End Lower After Abrupt Resignation By Japan PM Abe Sep 12, 2007
Credit Suisse's chief strategist Shinichi Ichikawa noted that the Tokyo market has been hit by a double whammy: Abe's resignation and lingering U.S. subprime woes. "Once the resignation news sinks into market sentiment, the market will probably start moving again in line with companies' earnings results. And we haven't forgotten about the potential further effects from the credit crunch yet to hit the market," he said. (Onet.pl)
Notes Advance After Abe's Resignation Backs Expectations Rates to Stay Put Sep 12, 2007
Abe-san's resignation could lead to more difficulties with the BOJ rate hike,'' said Tatsuo Ichikawa, a bond strategist at ABN Amro Securities Japan Ltd. in Tokyo. The yield on the 1. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Clearance Of Hepatitis C Viral Infection After Liver Transplantation Aug 31, 2007
It is about a desperate patient brought to Dr. Tatsuki Ichikawa in the Nagasaki University Hospital, Japan in 2004. This patient was quite a challenge for Dr Ichikawa ... To free the patient from the severely damaged liver, liver transplantation (LT) was considered by Dr. Ichikawa when a loving daughter of the patient decided to donate part of her liver to her mother. (Science Daily)
Asian Markets End down; Europe Mixed Aug 19, 2007
Credit Suisse Chief Strategist Shinichi Ichikawa in Tokyo said any bad news ahead, such as a bank abroad faltering, could worsen the market jitters. "The next couple of weeks will be a very tough time for global financial markets," he said. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Wall Street pulls off late comeback Aug 17, 2007
Shinichi Ichikawa, chief strategist at Credit Suisse, said: "The issue of the [US] subprime loans is not just the problem of that sector but it also affects many related financial products." The credit shortage is making it harder for borrowers, including private equity firms - which use debt to fund their buyout deals - to find cash. Jay Bryson, a global economist with Wachovia in Charlotte, North Carolina, said: "Investors continue to flee from anything that smells of risk, even the tiniest... (Aljazeera.Net)
Nikkei Plunges To Lowest Close In A Year Aug 17, 2007
Shinichi Ichikawa, chief strategist for Credit Suisse, on Friday's steep drop in TokyoWHAT DO YOU THINK ... "The market is really worrying about the fast appreciation of the yen. The market is also worried about the U.S. economy," Credit Suisse Chief Strategist Shinichi Ichikawa said. (CBS News -- World)
Malaysian and Asian stocks fall Thursday Aug 16, 2007
That's because of uncertainty over the size of impact on corporate earnings and the regional economy, said Shinichi Ichikawa chief strategist at Credit Suisse. "All of Asia and other European markets are watching the U.S. market,'' said James Soh, a strategist at Korea Investment ities Co. in Seoul. The Federal Reserve added more cash to the U.S. banking system Wednesday, and other central banks have been pouring cash into their banking systems as well since the end of last week. But the... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Financial Shares Decline on Subprime Concern; Shipowners Rise on UBS Call Aug 14, 2007
Shinichi Ichikawa, chief strategist at Credit Suisse Group in Tokyo, also said in a report today that Japanese stocks will probably outperform other countries' shares once the turmoil ends, citing solid profit growth and a relatively small impact from the subprime loan problem. Financial companies have been sold recently on concern that they have losses on subprime investments. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Lindsay family in new email appeal Aug 13, 2007
Lindsay Ann Hawker, 22, from Brandon near Coventry, was found dead in a bath filled with sand on a balcony in Ichikawa, east of Tokyo, in March. Her body was found in 28-year-old Tatsuya Ichihashi's flat, but he fled before he could be arrested. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Suspect in woman's death eludes Japanese police Aug 10, 2007
Tatsuya Ichihashi, 28, has been sought in connection with the death of Lindsay Ann Hawker, 22, an English teacher from Brandon, near Coventry, after her body was found on the balcony of his apartment in Ichikawa, east of Tokyo, on March 26. "Although we have various information, we still don't have clear clues to his whereabouts," a senior police officer in Gyotoku, east of Tokyo, told Reuters, speaking on condition he not be named. (News on Japan, Japan)
Ten-Year Government Bonds Advance on Speculation Investors Will Shun Risk Aug 6, 2007
As long as companies are showing good profits, it will gradually improve consumer sentiment,'' said Tatsuo Ichikawa, a fixed-income strategist at ABN Amro Securities Japan Ltd. in Tokyo ... Domestic demand will support Japan's economic expansion should exports stall, Ichikawa said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Stocks Tumble on Concern U.S. Housing Slump Will Worsen; Canon Plunges Jul 27, 2007
Shinichi Ichikawa, chief equity strategist at Credit Suisse Group in Tokyo said in a note to clients today investors should buy Japanese shares as markets worldwide tumble because corporate earnings have been good and there won't be any major fallout from the U.S. housing crisis. With corporate earnings so strong, conditions are falling into place for Japanese equity markets to outperform major markets toward end-2007,'' Ichikawa wrote. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* Contamination fears grow after Japanese quake Jul 18, 2007
Some of the barrels' lids were open, said Masahide Ichikawa, an official with the Niigata Prefecture government. A spokesman at Tokyo Electric Power Co said it was still trying to determine whether any hazardous material had spilled but said there was no effect outside the plant. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Another Jolt For Japan After Earthquake Jul 17, 2007
8-magnitude quake and were found a day later, some with their lids open, said Masahide Ichikawa, an official with the local government in Niigata prefecture. The power company is working to determine whether any hazardous material had spilled, said Ichikawa, citing a report by the company. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Stocks Rise, Led by Trading Houses, on Oil, Rating Call; Takashimaya Falls Jul 2, 2007
The BOJ's Tankan was also positive for heavy machinery makers because the diffusion index for the group increased from the previous survey and topped company forecasts, Shinichi Ichikawa, chief equity strategist at Credit Suisse Group in Tokyo, wrote in a note released today. Mitsubishi Estate, the nation's No. 2 property developer, slid 40 yen, or 1. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Find evil man, murder victim's family implore Japanese Jun 30, 2007
Mr Ichihashi, 28, evaded police as they arrived at his apartment in Ichikawa, near Tokyo, to question him. More than 100 officers have been assigned to the case. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Japan's Government Bonds Gain on Speculation Yields Reflect Rate Outlook Jun 15, 2007
The market has already priced in an August rate hike,'' said Tokyo-based Tatsuo Ichikawa, a fixed-income strategist at ABN Amro Securities Japan Ltd., one of the 25 primary dealers required to bid at government bond sales. There's limited room for the market to sell off further. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Misadventures in London May 10, 2007
We are not sure what is making viewers feel sick, but it has been reported in several venues and we are looking into the matter, said Aimi Ichikawa, a spokeswoman for Gaga Communications. We have issued warnings to the public that they may feel unwell by watching the film. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Japan Bathtub Death: Video Of Suspect May 8, 2007
Lindsay Ann Hawker's body was discovered on the balcony of Tatsuya Ichihashi's apartment in the city of Ichikawa, east of Tokyo, in March. Ichihashi fled when police arrived to question him about the missing 22-year-old, losing his shoes and rucksack in a chase. (Sky News)
Bath death suspect footage released May 8, 2007
The English language teacher's body was found on March 26 in a bathtub filled with sand on the balcony of his apartment in Ichikawa. A post mortem examination indicated she had been suffocated. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Government Bonds Decline as Stock Rally Reduces Debt Demand Before Auction May 7, 2007
Dealers are trying to hedge before the auction, selling futures or 10-year'' bonds, said Tatsuo Ichikawa, a fixed-income strategist at ABN Amro Securities Japan Ltd., one of the 25 primary dealers required to bid at auctions ... The Bank of Japan will probably next raise interest rates in September, Ichikawa said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
`Babel' moviegoers feeling sick in Japan May 5, 2007
We are not sure what is making viewers feel sick, but it has been reported in several venues and we are looking into the matter,'' said Aimi Ichikawa, a spokeswoman for Gaga Communications. Up until yesterday we had reports of 50 people feeling ill, but that may have increased today,'' she said. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
Warning: Movie may cause nausea, headaches May 3, 2007
Gaga Communications has received 15 complaints since the film, starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, opened Saturday in theaters throughout the country, company spokeswoman Aimi Ichikawa said Wednesday. Ichikawa said the company was investigating which scenes caused the illnesses, and hasnt ordered theaters to adjust sound or lighting. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Credit Suisse backs Japanese firms whose products might help fight climate change Apr 13, 2007
Shinichi Ichikawa, chief strategist at Credit Suisse in Tokyo, wrote in a report published Wednesday that global warming was a threat that would prove costly ... Stocks related to nuclear power are particularly attractive, said Ichikawa, who sees it as a key solution to economic growth and greenhouse gas suppression ... Ichikawa said that nuclear power was the only "viable" alternative energy source that could replace crude oil and meet conditions of price, stability and safety. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Olympic figure skating gold medalist Shizuka Arakawa, of Japan, arrives for Figure Skating In Harlem's annual gala 'Skating with the Stars' at Central Park's Wollman Rink Monday, April 9, 2007 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow) Tuesday, April 10, 19:54 'I was stalked in Japan like Lindsay' Apr 10, 2007
The naked body of English teacher Lindsay, 22, was found in an apartment in Ichikawa, in the east of Tokyo. She had been tortured, beaten and strangled. (News on Japan, Japan)
