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24 Jan News | Comments

The latest Japanese Smartphones use Apical Technology 3D DOCOMO smartphone by Sharp uses Assertive Display Latest 3D DOCOMO smartphone by Sharp uses Assertive Display technology for improved outdoor viewability and reduced battery consumption Apical is pleased to announce that one of the latest  smartphones in Japan, the docomo with series AQUOS PHONE SH-01D by Sharp, ...

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24 Jan News | Comments

Softbank Smartphone by Sharp Mobile incorporates Apical Technology

AQUOS PHONE SoftBank 102SH uses Assertive Display Apical’s Assertive Display technology has been incorporated in the AQUOS PHONE SoftBank 102SH by Sharp, which is part of the winter release of new SoftBank smartphones in Japan. The smartphone features latest-generation display technology, incorporating an 3D display with HD resolution. The 102SH uses Apical’s Assertive Display technology as ...

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20 Dec News | Comments

SmartKem Expands International Presence with Appointment of Japanese Representative

SmartKem Limited, the developer of high performance, printable organic semiconductor materials for flexible electronics, today announced the appointment of a Japanese representative, Dr. Yutaka Hirai of Business Link Japan. This partnership, combining SmartKem’s niche scientific expertise and the consultation services of Dr. Hirai, will support SmartKem’s growth in the TFT and electronics display market. The ...

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07 Nov News | Comments

Steve Crane, Business Link Japan founder wins ‘Person of the Year’ award at British Business Awards in Japan ……. Thank you to everyone involved in nominating us for this award, it is an incredible honor and privilege to win. You can see as short video of our big moment at the awards ceremony by clicking here:  British Business Awards 2011 ...

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16 Jul News | Comments

The people of Japan have shown amazing resilience in the face of devastating disaster.  Read this article from the summer 2011 edition of springboard magazine on how the nation wants the world to know it is getting back to business as usual …more Business Link Japan is pleased to support this initiative through our new ...

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21 Jun News | Comments

Trade Mission to Japan … 10 companies, 14 people, 72 business meetings, 2 networking events and 71 hotel nights. The Mission was a great success and thanks to all those involved in the organisation this year.  Particular thanks should go to the 10 organisations that signed up to come, and put in so much work ...

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14 Jun News | Comments

Think Business in Japan, think Business Link Japan ……….. As Japan once again opens its doors for business, there is no one better placed than us to help you take advantage. We have over ten years of local knowledge and we have the contacts to help you hit the ground running. A knowledgeable team of ...

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24 May News | Comments

Toshiba to spend Y700bn on investments, technology acquisitions & M&As …… Toshiba Corp. has decided to create a 700 billion yen war chest to invest in the environment and energy fields over three years in a strategy that will include mergers and acquisitions. This will expand the firm’s capital and R&D investment budget for fiscal 2011 ...

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23 May News | Comments

Japan: retail therapy – the senior version

If you ever need proof that Japan’s population is aging fast – curently 21% are over the age of 65 – just head down to the Sugamo area of Tokyo on a Sunday morning. The streets are thronging with people in their 70s, 80s and 90s shopping at the stores and stalls that are all, ...

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23 May News | Comments

Supporting the relief efforts in Japan

Supporting the relief efforts in Japan

A large part of the Business Link Japan  family is based in our Tokyo office. To support the ongoing relief efforts in Japan, BLJ is making donations to various support organisations. We are also pleased to support our friend and colleague Matt Hall who is taking part in the Rutland Dambuster Triathlon in June in ...

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03 May News | Comments

Chanel Japan sales rise 45% since earthquake

Convenience stores reported sales increases of 7.7% in March If you needed proof that shopping really does make you feel better, look no further than post-earthquake Japan.  An informal survey by a consumer brand consultancy one month on from the 3/11 quake and tsunami showed that although only a few people had increased their discretionary ...

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26 Apr News | Comments

Oxford Advanced Surfaces signs with Business Link Japan to promote its technology in Japan……. Agent appointed for Japanese Business Development Oxford Advanced Surfaces Group Plc, the AIM listed advanced materials company, announces that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Business Link Japan  to promote its technology in the Japanese market. OAS is an innovative and unique research ...

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26 Apr News | Comments

‘More Than Sport’ Read our article in this month’s British Chamber of Commerce in Japan Magazine…….. As a newspaper headline, “The Japanese are Coming,” would catch the eye of anyone involved in UK-Japan ties. And that’s exactly what happened in June 2009, when the Leicester Mercury covered the Japanese Olympic Committee’s (JOC) signing of an ...

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26 Apr News | Comments

BLJ new office in Tokyo open for business

BLJ new office in Tokyo open for business

We are pleased to announce the formation of Business Link Japan KK, and the relocation to new offices in Aoyama Tokyo. Pictures of the new office can be seen on the Business Link Japan facebook photostream, and contact details are available here Yoshiyuki Sato, Representative Director of Business Link Japan KK said ‘The opening of ...

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15 Mar News, Videos | Comments

Japan Earthquake BBC Radio 5 Live Interview

Japan Earthquake BBC Radio 5 Live Interview

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