As industrial output slips, Japan fears recession Feb 28, 2008
Mizuno, speaking to business leaders in Oita, southern Japan, said the economy faced risks of weaker exports, consumption and housing demand in the first three months of this year, and that growth for the fiscal year starting in April could also be hit. The positive economic cycle of production, incomes and spending was weakened but still intact, he said, and a rate cut would not be a solution to the bleak economic outlook as monetary conditions were already easy enough. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Mizuno, Bank of Japan Board Member, Downplays Need for Interest-Rate Cuts Feb 28, 2008
It's uncertain how much support can be added by a rate cut, given that Japan's economy has become unresponsive to rate changes after borrowing costs were kept low for more than a decade,'' Mizuno said today in a speech in Oita, Japan ... To contact the reporter on this story: Mayumi Otsuma in Oita at. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Daihatsu Raises Its Profit Forecast 25% on Car Sales in Asia; Shares Rise Jan 30, 2008
5 billion yen factory in Oita prefecture on the southwestern Japanese island of Kyushu in December, with annual production capacity of 230,000 minicars. Daihatsu surpassed Suzuki Motor Corp. as the country's top maker of minicars last business year. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Hour-by-hour forecast Jan 3, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 01/03/08 07:15:48 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 55% Visability: 10 miles (16 km). (Florida Today)
Nagano, Okinawa keep lead in average life spans of Japanese Dec 18, 2007
41 years from the 2000 survey, whereas female residents in Oita and Tottori prefectures saw their average life span grow by 1. 36 years. (News on Japan, Japan)
Hyundai Motor to build its first Russian factory Dec 18, 2007
5 billion, or $208 million, new factory in Nakatsu, in the southwestern prefecture of Oita, on Wednesday. The plant has the capacity to make 230,000 vehicles a year and will be a model for the company's factories worldwide, a spokesman, Shozo Shimizu, said earlier this month. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Complete weather forecast Dec 7, 2007
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 12/07/07 07:45:24 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 74% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
* World Business Quick Take Nov 30, 2007
Canon will start construction of the new plant in December next year in Hita City in the southern prefecture of Oita, with operations expected to begin in September 2009, the group said. "In recent years, steadily growing demand for toner cartridges and other consumables has created a pressing need to expand production capacity," a company statement said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Better sanitation urged in East, Southeast Asia Nov 30, 2007
According to organizers, more than 170 delegates from Japan, Malaysia, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Mongolia, Cambodia, and other Asian countries are attending the two-day conference held in Beppu City, Oita prefecture of southern Japan. The conference seeks to expose the costs of inadequate sanitation and potential benefits of improved sanitation, and call for public and private investment to make progress, organizers said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Asashoryu ends suspension, returning to Japan on Friday Nov 26, 2007
He is also planning to take part in the regional tour beginning on Dec. 2 in Oita Prefecture. On Aug. 1, Asashoryu was hit with suspensions from the autumn meet in September and this month's Kyushu meet after it was revealed that he played in a charity soccer match in Mongolia, although he had asked to be excused from the summer regional tour due to injuries. (News on Japan, Japan)
Daihatsu Profit Rises on Higher Sales of Compact Cars in Asia, Weaker Yen Nov 1, 2007
Daihatsu will open its second factory in Oita Prefecture on the southwestern Japanese island of Kyushu by the end of this year, with an annual production capacity of 230,000 minicars. The automaker is also building a new engine plant in Kyushu, to open next year. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
The Price Cut Game Oct 24, 2007
The same day that Sony announced the U.S. PS3 price drop, it also came clean about its intentions to sell its Cell factories in Nagasaki and Oita to Toshiba (other-otc: - - ), which partnered with Sony and IBM (nyse: - - ) in the development of the Cell chip. The move should cut Sony's costs: Toshiba will invest in developing a more advanced version of the Cell and will use the chip in a wider array of products, so production volumes should increase and its price should fall. (Forbes -- Technology)
Toshiba, Sony, and SCEI Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Establishing a Joint Venture to Strengthen Manufacturing Capabilities for High-Performance Semiconductors Oct 18, 2007
Concurrently, Toshiba and Sony Group also signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding on the transfer to Toshiba of the assets of Sony Group on the March 2008 expiry of Oita TS Semiconductor Corporation (OTSS) joint venture between Toshiba and Sony Group. Located within Toshiba s Oita Operations semiconductor plant, OTSS was established to manufacture semiconductors for PLAYSTATION2 in 1999 ... Company name: Oita TS Semiconductor Corporation. (BusinessWire)
Toshiba opens 200-mm power IC fab Oct 16, 2007
"Alongside our proactive investments in NAND flash memory at Yokkaichi Operations and LSI at Oita Operations, we are promoting this investment in Kaga Toshiba in order to expand our businesses in power devices, a key product area, and to reinforce the overall profitability of the semiconductor business," said Keizo Tani, executive vice president of Toshiba's Semiconductor Company and vice president of the Discrete Semiconductor Division, in a statement. Related Links. (EETimes)
Tanaka and Maki called up for friendlies Sep 3, 2007
Yamase is the top goal scorer among the Japanese players in the J-League and scored one goal against Cameroon in a friendly on Aug 22 in Oita. They joined Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura, Frankfurt s Junichi Inamoto, Le Mans Daisuke Matsui, and Brazilian-born Marcus Tulio Tanaka, who also scored a goal against Cameroon. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
WEATHER: Thunderstorms possible Aug 28, 2007
Weather - 7-day Forecast Summaries. Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 08/28/07 09:30:35 EDT. (Florida Today)
Japan downs Cameroon 2-0 in international friendly Aug 22, 2007
OITA, Japan: Midfielder Koji Yamase scored late in the second half Wednesday as Japan defeated Cameroon 2-0 in an international friendly. Yamase seized upon a loose ball and rifled home from the top of the area in the 89th minute to seal victory for Ivica Osim's side. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Soccer: China fires manager Aug 22, 2007
Japan defeated Cameroon, 2-0, in an international friendly in Oita on Wednesday. Defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka gave Japan the lead early in the 25th minute when he rose above Cameroon's defenders to redirect a Yasuhito Endo free kick. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Photochemical smog blanketing not just cities, but rural areas Aug 9, 2007
Also on May 9, Oita Prefecture in Kyushu issued its first photochemical smog warning in Tsukumi, on the eastern coast of the prefecture. Nagasaki and Kumamoto prefectures also issued their first warnings in May and June 2006, respectively. (News on Japan, Japan)
Kyushu Braces for Approach of Typhoon Usagi Later Today; Flights Canceled Aug 2, 2007
Kyushu Oil Co. halted shipment of all petroleum products by sea from its 160,000 barrel-a-day refinery in Oita prefecture in eastern Kyushu. Around 10:00 a.m. local time, we suspended our waterborne delivery for a precautionary measure,'' spokesman Kazuki Nakai said by phone in Tokyo. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan's average land prices surge 8.6% this year Aug 1, 2007
The remaining 31 prefectures marked declines with Oita Prefecture expanding the margin of slide by 0. 3 percentage point. (News on Japan, Japan)
Toyota Will Restart Car Production in Japan Tomorrow (Update5) Jul 24, 2007
5 days July 23 full halt at Ikeda and Kyoto plants; resume output at Shiga and Oita plants July 24 resume output at Ikeda plant; halt output at Kyoto plant Fuji July 19-21 full halt of minicars at 1 factory for Heavy 2. 5 days July 23-24 prescheduled to close plants July 25 may restart minicar production Hino July 19-20 full halt at Hamura factory for 1. (Bloomberg)
In the Spotlight: Justin Allen Jul 22, 2007
He currently plays for the Oita Heat Devils basketball team in Japan ... The team I play for is located in Oita, Japan ... We actually get to see how they live and experience everything since Oita is a small town with 400,000 people compared to the millions of people who live in Tokyo. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Man-yi spares Sasebo, gets weaker on the way to Tokyo Jul 16, 2007
Evacuation was ordered for 8,587 homes in Miyazaki, 5,882 in Kagoshima, 120 in Kumamoto, 197 in Oita and 245 in Koichi prefectures ... About 33,000 homes in Kagoshima, 13,000 in Okinawa, 10,100 in Miyazaki, 118 in Tokushima and 20 in Oita prefecture were without power. (Stars and Stripes)
Singapore hosts Asia Pacific Water Forum meeting Jul 14, 2007
They will also discuss and prepare for the First Asia Pacific Water Summit in Oita, Japan this December, which will be attended by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The delegation will be visiting the Marina Barrage on Saturday to see how Singapore aims to turn seawater into a freshwater lake in the heart of the city. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Brazilians on fire as Osaka stay 10 points clear in Japan Jun 18, 2007
In the other game, Oita Trinita beat Vissel Kobe 3-1. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Consumer Price Declines Slowed in April, Signaling Inflation May Return May 26, 2007
Taxi companies in Nagano and Oita prefectures raised fares by about 10 percent last month and taxi services in more than half of Japan's 90 operating districts are asking regulators for permission to increases fares. Anecdotal Evidence. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
The Hyakugo Bank and Nihon Unisys Introduce BankVision, the World's First Full Banking System for Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) and SQL Server(TM) May 7, 2007
The consortium currently comprises 9 banks: Akita Bank, Yamanashi Chuo Bank, Hyakugo Bank, Kiyo Bank, Chikuho Bank, Bank of Saga, Eighteenth Bank, Oita Bank and Kagoshima Bank. Note 3: Full banking system. (BusinessWire)
Life Altering Experience Came Early For Oita's Justin Allen (Japan Times, April 13, 2007) May 3, 2007
Life altering experience came early for Oita's Allen ... He's gone from being a Sun Devil to a member of the Oita HeatDevils ... (Oita takes on the defending bj-league champion Osaka Evessa in the playoff semifinals on April 21 at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum. (Pac-10.org)
Advanced Semiconductor Shares Climb After Carlyle Scraps $5.7 Billion Bid Apr 18, 2007
Carlyle this month will buy a 15 percent stake in unlisted Oita, Japan-based packaging and testing company Nakaya Microdevices Corp. for 1. 5 billion yen ($12. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Reilly, Roy could be first in line for wheelchair crown Apr 13, 2007
After last year's Marathon, Roy went on to win the worlds, then set a Canadian record and personal best of 1:43:49 in the Oita Marathon in Japan ... She has won Oita twice (2004-05) and the Montreal and Las Vegas marathons once each ... She continued the fall season with two podium finishes, third at New York in 1:54:38 and third at Oita in 1:43:49. (Boston Globe)
* The beat of a different drum Apr 6, 2007
Based in the tranquil town of Kuju in Kyushu's Oita Prefecture, Tao has aimed to create modern spectacles built on the traditional drumming art that can speak to a global audience through its electrifying and entertaining productions, since it was established in 1993. They polished their skills, built up their strength and studied their innovative presentation in the highlands of Kuju. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Urban land prices skew average up Mar 23, 2007
7 percent, was recorded in Beppu, Oita Prefecture. The largest commercial land price drop, 17. (The Japan Times)
Record high temperatures logged at 11 monitoring points in Japan Mar 5, 2007
Hita, Oita Prefecture, marked 26. 5 C, while Kosa, Kumamoto Prefecture, logged 26. (News on Japan, Japan)
Bird influenza feared at farm in Okayama Jan 28, 2007
Reports of infections of birds have been sporadic since then in Japan -- one H5N1 case in Oita Prefecture and another in Kyoto, both in February 2003, with the last report before the latest outbreaks being a weaker H5N2 strain infection in Ibaraki Prefecture in June 2005. The Japan Times (C) All rights reserved. (The Japan Times)
Transfer market cools down after flurry of activity Jan 24, 2007
His career started in Japan with Oita Trinita before he moved to the K-League and Suwon Samsung Bluewings in 2004. First team opportunities were limited at the club and a year later, he was off to Braga in Portugal. (Korea Herald, Korea)
Football news in brief Jan 16, 2007
OITA: Brazilian striker Serginho, 28, has signed an 11-month contract to play for J-League First Division side Oita Trinita, club officials said yesterday. The Oita officials announced earlier yesterday that they had released three Brazilians midfielders Edmilson and Tulio, and forward Rafael ... Oita finished in eighth place with 13 wins, eight draws and 13 losses last season in the 18-team top league. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Thailand Detects H5N1 Avian Flu Strain in Wild Birds in Central Province Jan 16, 2007
Outbreaks were later found in Oita and Kyoto prefectures, the last of which occurred in March 2004. To contact the reporters on this story: Anuchit Nguyen in Bangkok at ; Kanoko Matsuyama in Tokyo at. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Bird Flu Kills 59th Indonesian; Japan Probes Suspected Miyazaki Outbreak Jan 13, 2007
Outbreaks were also found in poultry in Oita and Kyoto prefectures, the last of which occurred in March 2004. Japan is the world's second-largest importer of chicken meat, according to data kept by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Blood Pressure Drugs Useful for Breathing Problem Jan 10, 2007
Treatment with carvedilol (Coreg) appeared to improve the severity of sleep apnea, report Dr. Akira Tamura and colleagues, from Oita University in Japan. Moreover, the improvement was directly related to the dose of carvedilol. (MEDLINEplus)
