Mitsubishi Electric Completes Installation of Two Diamond Vision Screens for Nakayama Racecourse Aug 31, 2009
Recent installations of racetracks in Japan include the 977-inch screen for the Biwako Kyotei (boat race) in March 2008, the 828-inch screen for the Utsunomiya Keirin (bicycle racetrack) in March 2009, the 587-inch screen for the Maebashi Keirin in April 2009 and the 561-inch screen for the JRA Sapporo Racecourse in June 2009. Mitsubishi Electric aims to further expand its business in large scale displays for racecourses and stadiums. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* Sports Briefs Aug 20, 2009
Team officials said yesterday they had ordered all players and coaching staff to check in to a Sapporo hospital for screening after six more players complained of high fever. The Fighters have so far ruled out canceling games as a precaution. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
2 players, coach from Nippon Ham Fighters of Japanese league test positive for swine flu Aug 19, 2009
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) All players and staff of the Nippon Ham Fighters baseball team will be tested for swine flu after two players and a coach contracted the virus, the Japanese Pacific League team said Wednesday. Former major league outfielder Terrmel Sledge, pitcher Naoki Miyanishi and head coach Junichi Fukura were confirmed to have contracted the virus when 27 people were tested Tuesday. (FOX61, CT)
Japanese baseball team infected with swine flu Aug 19, 2009
SAPPORO, Japan - All players and staff of the Nippon Ham Fighters baseball team will be tested for swine flu after two players and a coach contracted the virus, the Japanese Pacific League team said Wednesday. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
A hollow recovery Aug 18, 2009
But salarymen sweating from Fukuoka to Sapporo might take comfort in released on Monday August 17th showing that Japan s economy has warmed up a little too. The country, which previously suffered four consecutive quarters of contraction, grew by 0. (The Economist)
Nikkei retreats from 10-mth highs, eyes Fed Aug 12, 2009
Exporters such as Canon Inc fell but Sapporo Holdings gained on a report it will buy 20 percent stake in drinks maker Pokka Corporation as part of a three-way tie-up with Meiji Holdings. "There's some concern that the Nikkei has been overbought, and that put together with inability to read what the Fed might do is leading to profit-taking," said Takashi Ushio, head of the investment strategy division at Marusan Securities. (India Times)
* Quakes shake Japan, Indian Ocean Aug 12, 2009
Sapporo beer factory workers in Shizuoka, Japan, clean up broken bottles following a 6. 5-magnitude quake that hit the country before dawn yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* Sex shops quadruple in Hokkaido Aug 7, 2009
The number of sex parlors in the Susukino red-light district in Sapporo more than quadrupled in the past 20 years, a central bank report published on Wednesday said ... Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido, Japans northernmost island, where growth has lagged behind the national average. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sex Shops Quadruple in Hokkaido's Red Light District, Bank of Japan Says Aug 6, 2009
Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido, Japans northernmost island, where growth has lagged behind the national average. Even during the six years ending 2007, when Japans economy posted its longest expansion in postwar history, Hokkaidos exceeded the nationwide record of 5. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* Taiwan gearing up for a comeback at Baseball World Cup Aug 5, 2009
The lineup includes the team X comprising 20 amateurs X that took part in the baseball Asian Championship, which ended in Sapporo, Japan, on Monday. ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* Taiwan pummels China at Asian baseball championship Aug 4, 2009
STAFF WRITER WITH CNA , SAPPORO, JAPAN Tuesday, Aug 04, 2009, Page 1. Taiwan slaughtered China 13-1 yesterday at the 25th Asian Baseball Championship in Sapporo, Japan, exorcising the ghosts of its humiliating defeats to China at the Beijing Olympic Games last year and the World Baseball Classic in March ... Taiwan beat South Korea 5-4 on Saturday in the championships that opened that day in Hokkaido, capital of Sapporo Prefecture. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Japan edge out Taiwan in Sapporo Aug 3, 2009
Japan edge out Taiwan in Sapporo ... Taiwans Wang Ching-ming pitches to Japan at the 25th Asian Baseball Championships in Sapporo, Japan, yesterday ... Taiwan lost to Japan yesterday in its second match of the 25th Asian Baseball Championships in Sapporo on the Japanese island of Hokkaido. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Taiwanese baseball team beats South Korea in Sapporo Aug 2, 2009
Taiwanese baseball team beats South Korea in Sapporo ... An overseas Taiwanese student surnamed Wang, left, and a Japanese friend wave Taiwanese national flags as they watch a baseball match between Taiwan and South Korea at the 2009 Asian Championship in Japans northern city of Sapporo yesterday ... The Taiwanese team yesterday beat South Korea 5-4 in the opening match of the final round of the 25th Asian Baseball Championships that began in Sapporo, Japan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Asahi Breweries Profit Rises 17% on Sale of China Beverage Venture Stake Aug 2, 2009
Asahi and , Japans fourth-largest beermaker, were together as Dai Nippon Brewery, Kirins main competitor before World War II. The U.S. broke it up into Asahi and Sapporo after the war ... Still we have nothing to do with Sapporo even though people say we share the same roots. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* Amateurs to represent Taiwan at Asian baseball competition Jul 30, 2009
Taiwan will face Japan, South Korea and China in the competition, which will take place from July 31 to Aug. 4 in Sapporo. Unlike in past international competitions, Taiwans national team will not include any players from its professional baseball league, but rather rely completely on amateurs. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ten People Killed While Climbing Mountains in Northern Japan, Police Say Jul 17, 2009
The mountains are part of a range northeast of Sapporo, the main city on , the northernmost of Japans four main islands. To contact the reporter on this story: in Tokyo at. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* Kirin shares trade higher on Suntory merger report Jul 14, 2009
Sapporo Holdings Ltd, which like Suntory has about 12 percent of Japans beer market, has a market value of D216 billion (US$2 ... 7 percent and Sapporo with 12 ... Sapporo shares rose as much as 9. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Shares Decline on Weak U.S. Consumer Sentiment; Political Uncertainty Jul 13, 2009
Beverage maker Sapporo Holdings Ltd. surged 6. 1 percent, making it the second-biggest on the MSCI World Index, after Kirin. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Asian Stocks Set for Second Weekly Drop; Sapporo, Mining Companies Advance Jul 10, 2009
Asian Stocks Set for Second Weekly Drop; Mining Shares Gain - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, Jul 10 04:11 London, Jul 10 09:11 Tokyo, Jul 10 17:11. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
* No location yet for MOFAs Sapporo office Jul 10, 2009
No location yet for MOFAs Sapporo office ... The government has not decided on a location for a representative office in Sapporo, Japan, even though the office is scheduled to open this summer, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said yesterday, denying that the delay was related to elections in Japan ... Minister of Foreign Affairs Francisco Ou (E) said in December that an office would be opened in Sapporo, capital of Hokkaido Prefecture. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Japan's Topix Falls Eighth Day in Turbulent Trading; Shipping Lines Drop Jul 10, 2009
Sapporo Holdings Ltd., Japans No. 4 brewer, surged 4. 8 percent after saying shipments of beer and similar beverages rose 0. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Did China's Nuclear Tests Kill Thousands and Doom Future Generations? Jul 9, 2009
He is establishing the Lop Nur project at Sapporo Medical University in Japan with physicist Jun Takada to evaluate these consequences. It is a sad opportunity, but it is an opportunity nonetheless to both learn something new and replicate what we think we are seeing elsewhere, observes Anders M;ller, who co-directs the Chernobyl Research Initiative (CRI) and is based at the National Center for Scientific Research in Paris. (Scientific American)
Shirakawa Says Japan Exports, Factory Output Are Starting to Turn Around Jul 6, 2009
Heads of the banks branches in Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo and Fukuoka will brief the press about their economies later today. To contact the reporter on this story: in Tokyo at. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
'Mazda Axela Prize' Created for 2009 All-Star Games Jul 6, 2009
The games will be played at the Sapporo Dome on July 24 and at the MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima on July 25, 2009. The selected player will receive an all-new front-wheel drive Mazda Axela compact with a 2. (JCN Network, Japan)
Acrodea, Nishimatsuya, Nissan, Nitori, Pioneer, Sapporo: Japan Stocks Jun 22, 2009
Japan Stocks: Fuji Electric, Nishimatsuya, Nissan, NEC, Sapporo - Bloomberg ... Japan Stocks: Fuji Electric, Nishimatsuya, Nissan, NEC, Sapporo. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Asian Stocks Rise on Economic Growth Optimism; Nissan Motor, ICBC Advance Jun 22, 2009
Sapporo surged 18 percent to 514 yen. Credit Suisse raised its rating to outperform from underperform because of stronger-than-expected beer demand. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Japanese Stocks Gain, Led by Breweries, Carmakers; Inpex Declines on Crude Jun 22, 2009
Sapporo soared 18 percent to 514 yen, making it the biggest on the MSCI World Index ... Credit Suisse lifted its rating on Sapporo from underperform and raised its price estimate for Kirins stock by 14 percent to 1,390 yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
H.I.S. Reports Financial Results for the First Half ended April 30, 2009 Jun 16, 2009
The Watermark Hotel Sapporo, the first hotel that the Group operates in Japan, was opened in Sapporo, Hokkaido in December 2008. Since the hotel has just been recently opened it was excluded from the scope of consolidation. (JCN Network, Japan)
Earth’s Climate And Ocean Acidification History May 22, 2009
like of the University of Southampton s School of Ocean and Earth Science, based at the Centre, and Hiroshi Nishi (Sapporo, Japan), ended on 4 May after successfully coring over 3. 5 km of the sediments and rocks from below the Pacific Ocean seafloor. (Science Daily)
Rugby: Race on to bring Rugby World Cup to Asia May 19, 2009
The Asia bid would use nine venues in eight Japanese cities Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Sendai, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Kobe and Toyota as well as the Hong Kong Stadium and the yet-to-be-built Singapore Sports Hub. As well as a huge boost to the profile of the sport in Asia, staging a World Cup would bring significant economic benefits. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Prices Crash For Japan's Pricey Melons May 16, 2009
Weighing about eight pounds, the premium cantaloupes were part of the season's initial harvest at Sapporo Central Wholesale Market. Every year buyers flock to the market for a shot at the prestige of winning the very first melons of the year. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Mazda to Sponsor Japanese Pro Baseball's 2009 All-Star Games May 11, 2009
The Mazda all-star games 2009 will be played at the Sapporo Dome on July 24 and at the MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima (Mazda Stadium) on July 25, 2009. Why Mazda Will Sponsor These GamesFeaturing team rosters comprised of marquee players from the Japanese pro baseball leagues, the all-star games have become a popular midsummer sporting event in Japan. (JCN Network, Japan)
* Taiwan News Quick Take May 10, 2009
Sapporo office planned. Taiwan is slated to open an office in July in Sapporo, the capital of Japans Hokkaido Prefecture, with a variety of functions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
not just his co-conspirator but also his attack dog May 9, 2009
George Polley, Sapporo, Japan. Party: Democrat. (Slate)
* PRC slams Japans envoy to Taiwan over status May 6, 2009
Among many achievements, Ma said Japan had given the green light for a Taiwanese representative office in Sapporo to offer assistance to Taiwanese visitors. This story has been viewed 1247 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Istanbul, Sapporo offices to open by summer holiday Apr 12, 2009
Istanbul, Sapporo offices to open by summer holiday ... The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) hopes to formally open its representative offices in Sapporo, Japan, and Istanbul, Turkey, before the summer holiday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Francisco Ou (E) said yesterday ... Staffing levels at the two offices would be determined based on the number of Taiwanese tourists who travel to the two cities, he said, adding that the Sapporo office would be staffed by four or five officials while... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The first Japanese Apr 11, 2009
The blame for this policy can largely be levelled at the American Dr William S. Clark (the first Resident of Sapporo University), who persuaded the Japanese government that assimilation was the best idea ... Traditional Ainu houses and lifestyles are also highlighted at the Ainu Museum (Porototokan) in the little southern Hokkaido town of Shiraoi, about an hour by rail from Hokkaidos capital Sapporo ... Back in Sapporo, the Ainu Centre Hokkaido has a small but significant collection of... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Japanese market manager: Lesley forced us out of Cambridge Apr 8, 2009
Mami, Japonaise Bakery and Sapporo Ramen. It also has a gift shop and travel agency. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Tapping Industrial Waste Heat Could Reduce Fossil Fuel Demands Apr 5, 2009
Lihua Zhang and Tomohiro Akiyama of Hokkaido University, Sapporo, explain that heat waste from industrial processes, such as combustion and electricity generation is sometimes of low energy and diffuse. Capturing this low-quality heat for re-use elsewhere on an industrial plant is usually not practical. (Science Daily)
Recession stories Apr 3, 2009
In my hometown of Sapporo, Hokkaido, where my parents still live, there have been major local department store closures since the beginning of 2009. I remember that when I was little, in the 1990s, the local Hokkaido Takushoku Bank went bankrupt, and it affected the whole island. (BBC News)
Boutique hotel plays with Japanese conventions Apr 1, 2009
Our outstanding concierge wore kimonos that have been passed down in her family and conducted a traditional tea service for us, but she also dished on the coolest place in town for Sapporo and snacks. The staff lavishes attention on you, though this can produce performance anxiety (how many times are you expected to bow and say thank you. (Globe and Mail)
ANA Gets New Lounges at Fukuoka and Sapporo Mar 26, 2009
Tokyo, Mar 26, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - On April 1 this year, improved ANA lounges at Fukuoka and Sapporo Chitose airports will open their doors to ANA frequent flyers and Premium Class domestic customers, offering them an elegantly understated space that reflects the latest in Japanese design, in which to rest or work before their flight ... In Sapporo, the existing ANA lounge has been remodeled to better please ANA premium and frequent travellers and will offer 100 as opposed to 81 seats ...... (JCN Network, Japan)
BoJ ponders buying subordinated debt Mar 17, 2009
Separately, Japans regulatory Financial Services Agency said last week it would inject 121 billion yen into three regional lenders, Sapporo Hokuyo Holdings Inc, Minami-Nippon Bank and Fukuho Bank Ltd. Reuters. Copyright. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Fujitsu Conducts Collaborative Field Testing of LTE Mar 16, 2009
The testing took place in the Special Ubiquitous Zone, an area of the northern Japanese city of Sapporo in Hokkaido, designated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in 2008 as a wireless communications testing area, and used prototypes of the wireless LTE base stations developed jointly by NTT DOCOMO, Fujitsu and Fujitsu Laboratories which, with the use of MIMO technology, resulted in high-speed wireless transmissions in the range of 120 Mbps (using 10 MHz bandwidth) in... (JCN Network, Japan)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
* 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)
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)
