Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical Building Plant for Therapeutic Apheresis Devices Sep 25, 2009
Tokyo, Sept 25, 2009 (JCN) - Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical will construct a new plant in Oita, Japan, for the manufacture of therapeutic apheresis devices. Production equipment currently in use, located in several separate production sections within the existing plant, will be transferred to the new plant and incorporated into integrated production lines featuring the latest technology. (JCN Network, Japan)
SDK to Absorb SEC's Engineering Business Sep 24, 2009
Meanwhile, operations at SEC's local office in Oita will be transferred to the Engineering Department of SDK's Oita Complex on June 1, 2010 ... SEC's employees will be transferred to SDK when respective functions are transferred to SDK's Engineering Center, Kawasaki Plant, and Oita Complex, respectively. (JCN Network, Japan)
Forecast » Sep 23, 2009
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 09/23/09 05:31:19 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 90% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Voters' views Aug 30, 2009
Kikuchi Daijiro, 20, college student, Oita. This election is not just about choosing a party but choosing a leader fit to be Japan's prime minister. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Oita chase sex scandal player Aug 27, 2009
TOKYO: Japanese club Oita Trinita are planning to sign controversial midfielder Naoya Kikuchi, who was arrested two years ago for having sex with a 15-year-old girl. Oita official Yasushi Hara said the Kyushu-based club were serious about recruiting Kikuchi, who was banned from playing in Japan for a year following the scandal. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Fancy A Cute Masters Degree? Try The MA In Beatles Aug 3, 2009
Another glogger on the OITA international plaza site adds: A few years ago several colleges in Japan started a new major for those who love Manga and anime. It looks as though the people of Liverpool are also starting a new course for those who love the Beatles. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
In the land of the rising sun and having fun Aug 3, 2009
His goal in Nagoya s 2-1 loss to Oita Trinita on Saturday was his third in as many games after also scoring in a 3-0 win over Urawa Red Diamonds and a 1-1 draw with Kyoto Sanga. While Saturday s upset loss left Nagoya 10th on the table, Kennedy s teammates are hoping he can be the man to return them to form after they finished third in the league last year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kashim held to draw; 10 pts. clear in J-League Jul 27, 2009
Hayato Sasaki scored the lone goal as Gamba Osaka defeated last-place Oita Trinita 1-0 for its second straight win after three losses. Shimizu S-Pulse defeated JEF United Chiba 2-1 with substitute Naoaki Aoyama scoring a late winner while Naoki Ishihara and Hayato Hashimoto scored in a span of seven minutes in the second half to lead Omiya Ardija to a 2-1 win over Vissel Kobe. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Four killed in new landslides, floods in Japan Jul 25, 2009
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Kashima falls, but keep 9-point lead in J-League Jul 20, 2009
Second-placed Urawa Red Diamonds suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at last-placed Oita Trinita, with Yuki Fukaya's late winner giving the hosts only their second win of the season. Oita had lost 14 successive league games coming in. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Kashima tops Omiya, remains atop J-League Jul 12, 2009
In Sunday's matches, last-placed Oita Trinita face Jubilo Iwata while FC Tokyo host Nagoya Grampus and Kyoto Sanga meet Kashiwa Reysol. SI.com on. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Japan set up dates with Holland, Ghana Jul 10, 2009
The JFA also said that, in other upcoming friendlies, Japan will host Scotland in Yokohama on Oct 10 and Togo in Oita on Oct 14. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kashima widens lead in J-League's first division Jun 21, 2009
Renatinho scored in each half to give Kawasaki Frontale a 2-0 win at home to last-place Oita Trinita, which extended its losing streak to 11 league matches. Japan striker Shinji Okazaki and Norwegian forward Frode Johnsen scored as Shimizu S-Pulse thrashed Montedio Yamagata 4-1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
SDK to Cut CO2 Emissions from Graphite Electrode Production May 21, 2009
As part of this effort, SDK has improved energy efficiency at its Oita Complex and installed a greenhouse gas (GHG) decomposition unit at its Kawasaki site. The Group will continue developing environment-friendly products and technologies to contribute toward the creation of sustainable society. (JCN Network, Japan)
Ayer Wins Pro Championship in Japan May 19, 2009
Ayer spent the previous two seasons playing for the bj-league's Oita HeatDevils, another Western Conference team. Oita fired Dai Oketani as head coach after the 2007-08 season. (Lmulions.com)
Antlers overtake Reds for J-League lead May 10, 2009
Yokohama F Marinos defeated Oita Trinita 2-1 to send last-placed Oita to its eighth straight loss. 2009 Associated Press. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Lithium in water 'curbs suicide' May 2, 2009
Researchers examined levels of lithium in drinking water and suicide rates in the prefecture of Oita, which has a population of more than one million ... But the team from the universities of Oita and Hiroshima found that even relatively low levels appeared to have a positive impact of suicide rates. (BBC News -- Science)
Bank of Japan Cuts Economic View in Seven of Nine Areas on Spending Slump Apr 17, 2009
Canon Inc. said yesterday that it delayed construction of a toner-cartridge factory in Oita, southern Japan, because the world recession has weakened demand for office equipment. Demand for services fell 0. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Canon Notice regarding further delay in construction, start of operation of Hita Canon Materials Apr 16, 2009
Tokyo, Apr 16, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Canon Inc. and Canon Chemicals Inc. announced today that they would again delay the construction and start of operation of Hita Canon Materials Inc., a manufacturing base in Hita City, Oita Prefecture. Upon establishing Hita Canon Materials in June 2008, original plans had called for construction to begin the following December and operations to commence in September 2009, making use of Canon's latest automated production systems to manufacture highly... (JCN Network, Japan)
Okada orders Japan to go on attack Mar 27, 2009
Okada also recalled Oita Trinita attacking midfielder Mu Kanzaki, who made his international debut earlier this year. Bahrain stayed in contention with a 1-0 win over Uzbekistan in February and will need a positive result to keep its hopes of automatic qualification alive. (International Herald Tribune)
Finke gets first win in Japan Mar 14, 2009
Brazilian Ueslei scored the lone goal with a right-foot blast from the top of the area as Oita Trinita beat Kyoto Sanga 1-0 for its first win of the season. Masataka Sakamoto scored early in the second half as JEF United had a 1-1 draw with Kashiwa Reysol. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Suwon Bluewings beat Galaxy for Pan-Pacific title Feb 22, 2009
Oita Trinita of Japan took third place earlier Saturday with a 2-1 victory over China's Shandong Luneng ... Earlier Saturday, Daiki Takamatsu and Ueslei scored to give Oita Trinita the victory in the third-place game ... Takamatsu put Oita Trinta ahead 1-0 in the 27th minute, two minutes after Shandong Luneng's Aleksandar Zivkovic received a red card for a rough tackle on Shingo Suzuki. (Anchorage Daily News)
2009 Pan Pacific Championship Begins February 18, Live on Fox Soccer Channel Feb 11, 2009
In the first semifinal on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 8:30 p.m. ET, Suwon Samung Bluewings of Korea face Chinas Shandong Luneng before the Galaxy take on Oita Trinita of Japan at 11:00 p.m. ET. Three days later, the winners will face off in the tournament final at 11:00 p.m. ET, preceded by the third place match ... Los Angeles Galaxy (USA) vs. Oita Trinita (JPN) 11:00 p.m. ET. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) Announces 2008 Business Results Feb 10, 2009
- Expansion of allyl alcohol production capacity at OitaIn May, SDK completed the expansion of its allyl alcohol production capacity at Oita Petrochemical Complex, raising the capacity from 56,000 tons a year to 70,000 tons a year ... Production will begin in the first half of 2010 within the premises of Oita Petrochemical Complex. (JCN Network, Japan)
Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) Works Out 'Passion Extension' for 2009 and 2010 Feb 10, 2009
In the organic chemicals business, we have suspended the operation of our acetic acid plant at Oita Petrochemical Complex, following the suspension of acetic acid sales for PTA applications ... We will strengthen our petrochemicals business by modernizing ethylene production facilities at Oita Petrochemical Complex ... (iii) VGCFTM carbon nanotube- Largest supplier for lithium ion battery applications- Going to participate in the market for resin composites; Decided to build a 400-ton-a-year... (JCN Network, Japan)
Local Weather Feb 8, 2009
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 02/08/09 07:15:32 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 89% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
In Japan, the social safety net fails Feb 8, 2009
Koji Hirano faced homelessness after being laid off from a Canon factory, background, where he worked in Oita, Japan. (Ko Sasaki for The New York Times). (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
