* Toyota shares plunge on Nikkei sales target report Oct 8, 2008
The US economy is deteriorating day by day, said Ichiro Takamatsu, chief investment officer at Tokyo-based hedge fund Alphex Investments Co. The situation surrounding Toyota and other Japanese automakers wont get better anytime soon, because auto demand is falling not just in the US but everywhere. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
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Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 10/03/08 08:46:36 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 75% Barometer: 29. (Florida Today)
Weather: Partly cloudy, afternoon storms likely Jul 30, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32940 Last Updated: 07/30/08 08:45:41 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 97% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
Honda's Flexible Plants Show Share-Performance Lead Over Toyota May Widen Jul 7, 2008
Toyota can weather the hardship caused by sluggish U.S. sales of its trucks,'' said Takamatsu, whose fund owns the company's shares. Earnings from other markets are growing fast to make up for the drop. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Retirees think crime's just super May 2, 2008
So dramatic has been the surge in crime by the country's pensioners that the government has been forced to plan for three new special prison wards at Hiroshima, Oita and Takamatsu, each fitted out with metal walkers and support rails to support at least 1000 senior citizens. Funds for the projects will come in part from an 8. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Recital at ETSU to highlight works of Russian composers Apr 8, 2008
He recently received fifth place at the first Takamatsu International Piano Competition in Japan out of 306 pianists from 25 countries, followed by second place at the International Russian Music Piano Competition in San Jose, Calif. Appearing as a soloist with various orchestras, Hu has performed in Austria, Germany, France, Italy, Andorra, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Canada and the U.S. His newest album, "Formosa Caprices," will soon be released by Blue Griffin Recordings Inc., and two... (East Tennessean, TN)
Can Tibet unrest crash the Beijing Olympics? Mar 17, 2008
"I hope all parties involved will deal with this calmly and ensure that the number of those killed and injured does not worsen any further," Komura said on a visit to the western Japanese city of Takamatsu, as quoted by Kyodo News. "I ask that the Chinese government give thorough consideration (to this) so that the Olympics will not be affected," he was quoted as saying. (India Times, India)
Nissan Has First Profit Gain in Five Quarters on New Models, U.S., Europe Feb 2, 2008
Ghosn is winning back investors' confidence,'' said Ichiro Takamatsu, who helps manage about $60 million, including auto shares, as chief investment officer at Tokyo-based Alphex Investments Co. ``New models are stoking the engine. . (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)
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)
Toyota Cuts Car Weight With Carbon Fiber to Win Sales as Fuel Prices Rise Oct 23, 2007
Efforts to cut cars' weight will play as great a role in new models as the development of hybrids and fuel-cell cars, said Ichiro Takamatsu, chief investment officer at Alphex Investments Co. in Tokyo. We will see more of lighter cars,'' said Takamatsu. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Nova collapse feared Oct 6, 2007
Another teacher, 24-year-old Jerry Johnston from the US working in Takamatsu, said he had been given an eviction notice despite the fact NOVA had deducted the rental money from his wages. "Why hasn't the Japanese government intervened yet? It's been going on for weeks.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
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)
Rainy season ends in Kyushu, other regions Jul 24, 2007
Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, had 274. 5 mm of rain, Kochi 759. (News on Japan, Japan)
Taking Breaks Can Help Workouts Burn More Fat Jul 19, 2007
It was conducted by Kazushige Goto, of both the Department of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo, Komaba, Tokyo, Japan and the Institute of Sports Medicine, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark; Naokata Ishii, of the Department of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo, Komaba, Tokyo, Japan; and Ayuko Mizuno and Kaoru Takamatsu, both of the Institute of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki,... (Newsmax)
Exercise, exercise, rest, repeat -- How a break can help your workout Jul 18, 2007
Who wouldnt want to take a breather for that" Many people believe prolonged exercise will be optimal in order to reduce body fat, but our study has shown that repetitions of shorter exercise may cause enhancements of fat mobilization and utilization during and after the exercise. These findings will be informative about the design of [future] exercise regimens, said lead researcher Kazushige Goto, Ph.D. Most people are reluctant to perform a single bout of prolonged exercise. The repeated... (EurekAlert!)
Lightning causes fire, blackouts, train disruptions Jun 10, 2007
More than 10,000 households in Takamatsu and elsewhere in Kagawa Prefecture and about 7,000 households in Gifu, Aichi and Mie prefectures suffered temporary power cuts due to lightning, according to electric power companies in the areas. Lightning also caused cancellations and delays in trains on the Sanin Line of West Japan Railway Co. due to electrical circuit glitches at two crossings in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, the railway operator said. (News on Japan, Japan)
Nissan to bring SUV crossover model to Japan May 24, 2007
"A success with the model in Europe should be more important for Nissan," said Ichiro Takamatsu, the chief investment officer at Alphex Investments, a Tokyo-based hedge fund. "The market is bigger, and the pace of growth for auto demand in Europe is outpacing that in Japan.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Advantage Partners may buy Tokyo Star May 10, 2007
Takehisa Takamatsu, president of Lone Star Japan, wasnt immediately available. Private-equity transactions in Japan are increasing as almost six years of uninterrupted economic growth allows companies to bolster profits and trim debt. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Zen and the Art of Cycling Around Japan May 4, 2007
For art enthusiasts, the fascinating island of Nasohima, Japan's "art island," is a short ferry ride away from Takamatsu, Kagawa's capital city. Among the road and rail bridges that link Shikoku to Honshu, only one permits cyclists. (BusinessWeek)
Nissan Joins Toyota, Honda in Offering Luxury Automobiles to China's Rich Apr 20, 2007
Still, ``the pricier cars Japanese automakers sell, the more money they earn,'' said Ichiro Takamatsu, a chief investment officer at Alphex Investments Co. in Tokyo. It's one way to make up for the lower-margin small cars. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Volvo will buy the Japanese truckmaker Nissan Diesel Motor Feb 20, 2007
"Asia has been a weak spot for Volvo," said Ichiro Takamatsu, a chief investment officer at Alphex Investments, a Tokyo-based hedge fund. "Volvo gains a channel to expand in Asia by acquiring Nissan Diesel.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Bridgestone Says Profit Fell Less Than Expected on Weak Yen, Higher Sales Feb 13, 2007
The company's previous profit target was too conservative,'' said Ichiro Takamatsu, chief investment officer at Alphex Investments Co., a Tokyo-based hedge fund. The company benefited from a weaker yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Hong Kong frets over drawing in visitors Feb 7, 2007
At Disneyland Toshihito Takamatsu, a 26-year-old businessman from Japan, is bored after an hour-and-a-half ... But Takamatsu says he will give the territory a miss next time he visits southern China. (MSNBC -- Travel)
