Aso Orders Third Stimulus, Explores Stock-Market Support as Economy Slumps Mar 14, 2009
The government will buy 100 billion yen of preferred securities in Sapporo Hokuyo, the company said in a statement. Minami-Nippon will receive 15 billion yen of public funds and Fukuho will get 6 billion yen, Yosano said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan Will Inject $1.2 Billion Into Three Regional Banks to Boost Lending Mar 13, 2009
Sapporo Hokuyo gained 2 ... Sapporo Hokuyo said it expected its full-year loss to widen to 204 billion yen in the year ending March 31, compared with a previous forecast of 27. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan injects cash into banks; eyes more stimulus Mar 13, 2009
The bulk of the money will go to Sapporo Hokuyo Holdings Inc, in Hokkaido, with two other small banks, Minami-Nippon Bank and Fukuho Bank Ltd, also getting support. They are among lenders that have taken a beating as plunging exports and sliding property prices have hurt their customers, leading to rising bankruptcies among small and medium-size firms. (India Times)
Japanese regulator to inject $1.2 billion in three banks Mar 13, 2009
2 billion, into Sapporo Hokuyo Holdings, Minami-Nippon Bank and Fukuho Bank Ltd. ... Japan said it would inject 100 billion into Sapporo Hokuyo, which is based in the northern island of Hokkaido, 15 billion in Minami-Nippon Bank and 6 billion in Fukuho ... Shares of Sapporo Hokuyo fell 1. (International Herald Tribune)
China says can spend more; US banks cheer markets Mar 13, 2009
2 billion into three local banks, Sapporo Hokuyo Holdings (8328. T), Minami-Nippon Bank (8554. (India Times)
Michaels making Olympic comeback Mar 6, 2009
He was one of nine announcers at NBC's 1972 Winter Games in Sapporo, Japan. NBC had 77 at the 2006 Torino Winter Games. (USA Today -- Sports)
ProLogis Asia Operations Announces Enhanced Corporate Branding Mar 3, 2009
SHANGHAI, March 3 /CNW/ -- The company formerly known as ProLogis Asian Operations has been re-branded as 'Global Logistic Properties. We believe strongly in the growth of the logistics business in China and that GLP will play a significant role in its progress and development. (Canada Newswire)
Primal appeal Mar 2, 2009
Lohmann then addressed the politics of fishing in a sculptural installation made during a residency in the Japanese city of Sapporo by constructing a giant wave from hundreds of discarded wooden tuna crates ... During her time in Sapporo, Lohmann visited a seaweed farm, and started to explore its potential as a design material. (International Herald Tribune)
Japan calls off search for Aussie skier Feb 28, 2009
Australia's Sapporo consulate says the search has been suspended and Mr McKay's family has returned to Australia. "The consulate has confirmed with local authorities they have scaled down the search," a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokeswoman said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Finland takes women's relay gold Feb 27, 2009
Finland was the overwhelming favorite to repeat as champion, using the same team of Pirjo Muranen, Kuitunen, Riita-Liisa Roponen and Saarinen who also won in Sapporo, Japan, in 2007. Kuitunen pulled away from the rest of the field on the second leg to open up a 23-second lead for Finland, but Kristin Stormer Steira caught up to Roponen halfway through the third before giving Kristoffersen an eight-second advantage. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Finland wins women's team sprint Feb 26, 2009
"We decided we'd try from the start to build a gap, and it worked today," said Kuitunen, who was part of Finland's winning team in Sapporo, Japan, in 2007. Related Articles. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hattestad wins men's sprint at Nordic worlds Feb 25, 2009
It was his first world title, after being dropped from the team in Sapporo, Japan two years ago. "I wanted revenge today,'' Hattestad said. "I prepared for this sprint by listening to music from Sapporo to bring back some of the memories from that time. (MSNBC -- Sports)
TWICE OVER: Lodwick wins second straight gold Feb 23, 2009
Demong was only 12th after the ski jump, but had the fastest ski race to add another medal to his silver from 2007 in Sapporo, Japan. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lodwick wins second Nordic combined gold Feb 23, 2009
Demong was only 12th after the ski jump, but quickly narrowed the gap to add another medal to his silver from 2007 in Sapporo, Japan. Today was probably the best race Ive had this year, Demong said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mates seek Aussie man missing in Japan Feb 23, 2009
The 27-year-old Brisbane IT consultant was last seen by friends in Niseko, about 100km from Sapporo, on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. It's understood he left Wild Bill's bar in the early hours of Friday to return to his accommodation, alone and on foot. (Sydney Morning Herald)
24th Winter Universiade opens in Harbin Feb 19, 2009
It's the first time that China staged such a world-class winter games, a grand one only second to Winter Olympic Games, and also the third time in Asia after Sapporo of Japan in 1991 and Chonju of South Korea in 1997. The 11-day Harbin Universiade to run through Feb. 28, the 24th edition of the Games since 1960, offers a record number of gold medals for 81 events in 12 sports, 16 of which have never been competed in China. (Xinhuanet, China)
Steel Partners Withdraws Its Proposal to Acquire 33% of Japan's Sapporo Feb 17, 2009
Steel Partners Withdraws Bid to Buy 33% of Sapporo (Update1) ... Steel Partners, the biggest of Sapporo with a stake of about 19 percent, sent a letter today to the beermakers President , stating its reasons for the withdrawal, the fund said in an e-mailed statement ... The New York-based fund, a Sapporo shareholder since 2004, offered 875 yen a share last March to raise its stake in Sapporo to 33. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* Japan, Taiwan to launch working holiday program Feb 15, 2009
In addition to the program, the council is also promoting within the Japanese government a proposal by Taiwan to open an office in the Hokkaido city of Sapporo, Hiranuma said. Takao Fujii, another senior member of the council, said the working holiday program was aimed at allowing young people to work on a short-term basis while traveling in a foreign country and that Japan currently maintains working holiday programs with nine countries. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Pearls of love and friendship, restrung just in time Feb 15, 2009
The whole family -- Nancy, her parents and her three siblings -- had gone to Japan for the Winter Olympics in Sapporo, then to Hong Kong, where Dad purchased pearls for Mom. Nancy was in sixth grade. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
JAL Group Traffic for 2008/2009 New Year Vacation Period Feb 8, 2009
JAL Group operated an additional 77 domestic flights to meet the demand for travel to such popular destinations as Kagoshima, Okinawa and Sapporo. About JAL. (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)
Gut Bacteria Primarily Passed from Mother to Child Feb 7, 2009
In The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, Dr. Mutsuko Konno and colleagues at Sapporo Kosei General Hospital in Sapporo note that previous studies have suggested that children are at high risk for H. pylori acquisition and that their mothers are the likely sources. H. pylori is a bacterium passed from person to person and infection is usually contracted during childhood. (MEDLINEplus)
Molecules that cure liver cirrhosis Apr 1, 2008
"We were able to completely eradicate the fibrosis by injecting this agent ... we cured them of the cirrhosis," Yoshiro Niitsu at the Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine in Japan said. "The liver is such an important organ, after you remove the fibrosis, the liver by itself starts to regenerate tissues. So liver damage is reversible.". (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Sapporo to Raise Champagne Prices in June Apr 1, 2008
Tokyo, Apr 1, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Sapporo Breweries Ltd. said Tuesday that it will raise prices of champagne it imports from France by 12 pct on average on June 1 ... Recent Sapporo Holdings News. (JCN Network, Japan)
Man-made molecules reverse liver cirrhosis in rats Apr 1, 2008
"We were able to completely eradicate the fibrosis by injecting this agent ... we cured them of the cirrhosis," Yoshiro Niitsu at the Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine in Japan said in a telephone interview ... Sapporo Medical University School. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Shareholders OK Sapporo's Takeover Defense Mar 28, 2008
Last year, Sapporo's shareholders approved the measures after Steel Partners first proposed acquiring a 66. 6 pct stake in the firm. (JCN Network, Japan)
Sapporo Renews Takeover Defense in Face of Offer From Steel Partners Fund Mar 28, 2008
Sapporo, Facing Steel Offer, Renews Takeover Defense (Update1) ... Shareholders today voted to retain the plan allowing the Tokyo-based brewer to dilute the holding of a hostile bidder, Sapporo spokesman Jingo Kikuchi said ... The renewal of the defense bolsters Sapporo's position as it starts talks on Japan Strategic Fund (Offshore) LP's revised offer to increase its holding to 33. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Introduction of JAL Domestic First Class Service on Tokyo - Sapporo Route Mar 27, 2008
New 2007Annual Reports. 2001-2008 The Japan Corporate News Network (JCN) K.K.. (JCN Network, Japan)
Shabu Shabu, plus two Mar 26, 2008
Not the interesting, microbrew kind, but a pale yellow varietal such as Sapporo or Tsingtao with which you can slake your thirst with great gusto. The ingredients are almost always of high quality - beautiful scarlet rolls of paper-thin beef, ultra-fresh seafood - and the service is friendly and helpful. (Boston Globe)
For these bands, music knows no borders Mar 21, 2008
On Tuesday, March 25, 100 Japanese students and teachers from the Sapporo Shiroishi Symphonic Wind Ensemble will arrive in Concord, in much the same way the Concord Carlisle High School Concert Band arrived in Sapporo 11 months ago ... The following day, the Sapporo Shiroishi Symphonic Wind Ensemble is scheduled to perform at the Park Plaza Hotel for the All-State conference with a select group of the CCHS Concert Band members ... Last year the CCHS Concert Band was given a warm and gracious... (Concord Journal, MA)
Stojkovic enjoys first win as coach in J-League Mar 16, 2008
Yokohama Marinos came back from a goal down in the last four minutes to beat Consadole Sapporo 2-1 thanks to Hideo Oshimas two goals in the 86th and 87th minutes. FC Tokyo defeated Albirex Niigata 3-2, Oita Trinita beat kashiwa Reysol 2-0 and Shimizu S-Pulse overcame JEF United Chiba 2-1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Soccer | Asian Champions League: South Korean teams meet Australians as the League opens sixth year Mar 15, 2008
The Kashima Antlers pipped Urawa to the domestic title last December and the five-time Japanese champions started the new J-League season last week with a 4-0 victory over Consadole Sapporo. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Steel Partners in new bid for Japan's Sapporo Mar 10, 2008
TOKYO (AFP) - US investment fund Steel Partners on Monday unveiled a revised takeover offer for Sapporo Holdings that would limit its stake to one-third, after the Japanese brewer rebutted its original bid. Steel Partners also raised its per-share offer and requested talks with the Sapporo management over the new bid to take a 33 ... The fund is now offering 875 yen per Sapporo share, about six percent more than its previous offer, which had aimed to take a 66. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Winning start for Kashima Antlers Mar 9, 2008
Kashima, who deprived Urawa of both the J-League and Emperor s Cup honours last season, could not score against promoted Consadole Sapporo in the first half. Off target: Former Eintracht Frankfurt striker Naohiro Takahara failed to shine in his debut for Urawa in the J League. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
JAL Plane Makes F-15s Abort Landing in Second Runway Violation in a Month Mar 6, 2008
Last month, a Japan Air plane at Sapporo airport on Hokkaido entered a runway without permission where another aircraft had just landed. Japan Air, the nation's largest airline, lost customers to rival two years ago amid reports of maintenance safety lapses and flights taking off without permission. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
So-net Announces Takeover Bid for Gamepot Mar 1, 2008
on Thursday announced a takeover bid for online game provider Gamepot Inc. at 110,000 yen per share. To strengthen online gaming business, So-net, a Sony Corp. affiliate holding a stake of 25. (JCN Network, Japan)
GIC's Real Estate Unit Buys Westin Property in Tokyo From Morgan Stanley Feb 26, 2008
1 billion yen Morgan Stanley agreed to pay in 2004 for the Westin from Sapporo Holdings Ltd., which was one of its biggest property purchases in Japan at that time. The transaction also demonstrates Morgan Stanley's continued confidence in managing hotel investments,'' Sean Williams, a managing director at Morgan Stanley Capital KK, said in the statement. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Hepatitis Victims to Sue Government Over Contaminated Syringes, Asahi Says Feb 25, 2008
A group of lawyers representing the patients agreed to file joint suits on behalf of as many as 500 people in 11 district courts including Tokyo, Sapporo and Fukuoka starting March, the paper said, citing lawyers familiar with the matter. More than 20 people who are believed to have been infected through the vaccinations will file a suit in Sapporo on March 28 seeking as much as 60 million yen ($560,000) each, the report said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Steel Partners Seeks Correction to Panel's View on Bid for Sapporo Feb 25, 2008
to seek a correction to a Sapporo special committee's view about its tender offer for the Japanese brewer. "> Steel Partners Seeks Correction to Panel's View on Bid for Sapporo Tokyo, Feb 25, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Steel Partners Japan Strategic Fund (Offshore) LP said Monday it has sent a letter to Sapporo Holdings Ltd. to seek a correction to a Sapporo special committee's view about its tender offer for the Japanese brewer. In the letter, dated Monday, the U.S. investment fund, which is Sapporo's... (JCN Network, Japan)
Tourists hit 'cheaper' Japan Feb 22, 2008
Foreign visitors have always flocked to old tourist spots in Japan like Kyoto, the Sapporo Snow Festival, hot-springs baths and Mount Fuji. But these days, they're also checking out new offbeat ways to experience Japan like ninja classes, a geeky pop culture in Tokyo's Akihabara gadget district and animation museums displaying manga, or Japanese-style cartoons. (CNN -- Travel)
Tourists enjoy favorable currency rate in Japan Feb 21, 2008
Foreign visitors have always flocked to old tourist spots in Japan like Kyoto, the Sapporo Snow Festival, hot-springs baths and Mount Fuji. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
A new, blue attitude in KC camp Feb 15, 2008
Hillman walked out of the clubhouse door and was surrounded by 34 Japanese newsmen, many of whom covered him the last five years with the Nippon Ham Fighters in Sapporo. This, though, represented his official launch as a Major League manager. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Sapporo Holdings Forecasts Full-Year Profit to More Than Double This Year Feb 15, 2008
Sapporo Forecasts Full-Year Profit to Double in 2008 (Update1) ... Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Sapporo Holdings Ltd., the Japanese brewer assessing a takeover proposal from U.S. fund Steel Partners, forecast profit to more than double this year ... Sapporo is due to make a decision on the proposal that values the shares at 825 yen a share, 11 percent more than yesterday's closing price, by March 5. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Steel Partners Counters Panel Objection to Bid for Sapporo Feb 14, 2008
" Earlier this month, Sapporo's special committee informed the brewer's board of directors that Steel Partners' tender offer would erode the corporate value of Sapporo and severely damage the interests of Sapporo shareholders. The committee noted the U.S. fund failed to provide the company with its management plan after the acquisition and raised the possibility that the fund may sell Sapporo's real estate assets. Steel Partners argued in the letter that the Sapporo board's refusal of its... (JCN Network, Japan)
Japan Beer, Quasi-Beer Shipments Up 11.9 Pct in January Feb 14, 2008
Japan Beer, Quasi-Beer Shipments Up 11. industry data showed Thursday. (JCN Network, Japan)
Consumer Sentiment Plunges to a Four-Year Low as Wages Slide, Prices Rise Feb 13, 2008
Co-op Sapporo, a retailer in northern Japan, said this week it will cut prices of kerosene, a major heating fuel for homes ... Soaring heating oil prices are a matter of life and death for residents in the north,'' said Mikio Sasaki, vice president at Co-op Sapporo's kerosene sales division. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Nikkei 225, Topix Decline on Olympus, Yamaha Motor Earnings Forecasts Feb 5, 2008
Sapporo Holdings Ltd. dropped 6 ... Steel Partners, the biggest shareholder in Sapporo, has proposed raising its stake to 66. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Asahi Breweries Forecasts Net Profit to Rise 4.9% to $440 Million in 2008 Feb 5, 2008
The Tokyo-based brewer, like rivals Kirin Holdings Co. and Sapporo Holdings Ltd., plans to increase beer prices this year for the first time since 1990. Asahi forecast full-year revenue will rise 3. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
* Morgenstern posts second World Cup win of the weekend Feb 4, 2008
AFP, SAPPORO, JAPAN Monday, Feb 04, 2008, Page 20. Austria's Thomas Morgenstern soars over the Japanese city of Sapporo during his first jump at the World Cup ski jumping competition at Okurayama yesterday ... World team champion Thomas Morgenstern of Austria posted his second win in two days with victory in the two-race Sapporo series of the World Cup ski jumping large hill competition yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Stemcell transplantion a new boon for patients Feb 4, 2008
Treatment to patients suffering from Ischaemic stroke has been documented successfully by Dr Honmon of Sapporo University, Japan, he said. Dr G Bakthavathsalam, Chairman of K G Hospital said the technology of stem cell transplatation was based on the proven probabilities given by Japan technical collaborator through NCRM.. (Hindu)
Winter Roundup: Vonn stuck at 8 victories Feb 3, 2008
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) -- Thomas Morgenstern of Austria won a World Cup ski jump event Saturday, capturing his eighth victory of the season. After a first jump of 125. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
GIC to Buy Morgan Stanley's Westin Hotel for $723 Million, Nikkei Reports Feb 3, 2008
Morgan Stanley purchased the hotel from Sapporo Holdings Ltd. for 50. 1 billion yen in 2004. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* Business Briefs Jan 30, 2008
EVA Air provides 63 flights a week to six destinations in Japan, including Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Sendai and Osaka. NT dollar strengthens. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Winter Festivals in Japan, 2008 Jan 29, 2008
5-11 February - 59th Annual Sapporo Snow Festival, Sapporo, Hokkaido. Probably the best known of all the Japanese events held during the snow festivals and the largest of Hokkaido's winter snow and ice festivals. (Suite101.com)
Inflation Doubled to 0.8% in December, Fastest Pace in Nine Years, on Oil Jan 26, 2008
Kirin Holdings Co., Asahi Breweries Ltd. and Sapporo Holdings Ltd. plan to boost beer prices in the next three months to cover higher malt costs. Nisshin Foods Inc., Japan's biggest macaroni maker, will increase pasta prices as wheat costs soar. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Cellular memory hints at the origins of intelligence Jan 24, 2008
Toshiyuki Nakagaki of Hokkaido University in Sapporo and his colleagues say that their findings hint at the cellular origins of primitive intelligence. It is well-established that cells receive, interpret and adjust to environmental fluctuations, says microbiologist James Shapiro of the University of Chicago, Illinois. (Nature News Service)
In Japan, a relaxing tradition dips a toe in the 21st century Jan 22, 2008
An example of this happy ambiguity is Otaru Ryotei Kuramure, an onsen ryokan that has welcomed guests since May 2002 west of Sapporo on Hokkaido, Japan's large northern island. A shuttle from the train station takes guests to a group of low cement buildings with peaked roofs the color of charcoal, sitting behind wire-encased stone walls. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Hillman brings deep resume to Royals after success in Japan Jan 22, 2008
The Yankees' job didn't come open again until October, a couple of days after Royals general manager Dayton Moore flew to Sapporo to interview Hillman. "I kind of look at timing as a blesssing from above," says Hillman, a deeply religious Christian. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bank of Japan succession remains unclear Jan 21, 2008
Muto has sidestepped questions about his future, saying at a new conference in the northern city of Sapporo on Jan. 11, "That is something for the Parliament, and I have nothing to say, even as an individual." He has made no official comment. Kuroda also earned an undergraduate degree in law from the University of Tokyo, and later studied economics at Oxford. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Rexit to provide cover in Japan Jan 21, 2008
Sompo Japan, on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Sapporo stock exchanges, is the second largest non-life insurance company in Japan with net written premiums of approximately 1,386,663 million (about RM42bil) last year. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia Monday, Rexit said the agreement would not have any effect on its share capital but was expected to enhance the company's revenue and contribute positively to its future earnings and net assets. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Shiki homes in on varied tastes of Japan Jan 16, 2008
The people next to us open a foil package and a cloud of steam wafts out along with the enticing smell of fish and vegetables; the Sapporo is flowing. Staff members chat with customers in Japanese, exchanging bows. (Boston Globe)
Cargill's Suzuki Becomes Sapporo Beverage President Jan 15, 2008
said Tuesday that Hideyo Suzuki, president of Cargill Japan Ltd., the Japanese unit of U.S. grain trader Cargill Inc., became president of subsidiary Sapporo Beverage Co. on Saturday. "> Cargill's Suzuki Becomes Sapporo Beverage President Tokyo, Jan 15, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Sapporo Holdings Ltd. said Tuesday that Hideyo Suzuki, president of Cargill Japan Ltd., the Japanese unit of U.S. grain trader Cargill Inc., became president of subsidiary Sapporo Beverage Co. on Saturday. Suzuki, 55,... (JCN Network, Japan)
Tokyo Offers Model for Sustainable `Mega City' in Bid for 2016 Olympics Jan 15, 2008
Japan has also held the Winter Olympics in Sapporo in 1972 and Nagano in 1998. To contact the reporter on this story: Stuart Biggs in Tokyo at. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* World Business Quick Take Jan 11, 2008
"However, looking ahead, the economy will keep expanding," he told business leaders in Sapporo. Muto's remarks echoed the bearish economic assessment made by BOJ Governor Toshihiko Fukui last month after the bank's policy body voted unanimously to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
3 Japan Brewers Expect Lower Annual Sales Jan 10, 2008
Sapporo Breweries Ltd. expects to sell 60. 5 million cases, down 1. (JCN Network, Japan)
