2003.10.28

Sushi Memo (New York Times) The memo has footnotes. It has exhibits. It is crisp and professional and is written on stationery of  one of the elite law firms of New York. Indeed, it is the hottest law firm memo around town, but it was not even written by a lawyer. It is the sushi memo, and here is its story.   2003.10.28

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Japan election campaign begins. [BBC News ] Campaigning starts for Japan's parliamentary elections, with PM Junichiro Koizumi hoping for a decisive victory.     2003.10.28

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Age Limit Bugs Japanese Legislator. [Los Angeles Times World News] (requires registration) Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone abandona plans to run for reelection to parliament and marks the occasion by writing a haiku.   2003.10.28

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Sony plans massive job cuts. [BBC News ] As first reported here on Nippon Goro Goro and it is now official -- Sony aims to shed 13% of its workforce to combat its resurgent rivals and prop up profits.   2003.10.28

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DPRK-Japanese Defection (Kyodo) Pyongyang says a Japanese woman has defected to North Korea. In search of a better life, prosperity and freedom no doubt.     2003.10.28

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Japanese House Candidates Start Campaigns (AP). Candidates for 480 seats in Japan's lower house of Parliament kicked off their campaigns today for an election that will determine who will govern Japan for the next four years.   2003.10.28

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Diana book sale is big on Japanese TV. [Guardian] The British monarchy: No great rush but Diana book sale is big on Japanese TV.   2003.10.28

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S.Korean Minister Sees More Atomic Talks by Mid-December (Reuters). South Korea's unification minister told Reuters today he expects a second round of multilateral talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons program to take place in late November or early December.     2003.10.28

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Hitachi, Matsushita Agree on Standard for Home Appliances Adopting IPv6 [Nikkei BP ] Hitachi Matsushita have decided on a standard they will promote for Internet-linked consumer electronics adopting IPv6 technology with a view to improving their connectivity.   2003.10.28

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