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Apprehension Over Decline of Manga Culture Sales of comics for the first half of 2008 were disappointing, with most months failing to match those of the previous year. Predictably, this is largely the result of a number of external factors including a decrease in market scale due to declining consumer interest, a shift towards other forms of entertainment and methods of obtaining information such as the Internet and cell phones, a rise in the number of used and discount bookstores and manga cafe, together with intensified competition from specialty shops and branch shops of larger stores. Read More >> http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_news_dtl.asp?dk=N0000210 Kanji Hanawa's "Compos Mentis" Published by America's "WWB" Kanji Hanawa, one of a group of novelists publishing principally in fanzines and receiving high critical acclaim, has recently had his short story "Compos Mentis" published in the on-line American magazine Words Without Borders. Read More >> http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_news_dtl.asp?dk=N0000209 |
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Japanamerican Eyes Vol 13: Forging Japan's Future Last month's sudden bankruptcy filing by Yohan, Japan's largest and oldest distributor of English language publications, has cast a shadow over American shores, despite its relative lack of coverage in the US media. Only a couple of years ago, Yohan announced life-saving investments in Stone Bridge Press and Cody's Bookstore, two San Francisco Bay Area institutions. The former is a smartly run independent publisher specializing in Japan-focused books, the latter a much-lauded independent local bookstore chain. Both have long been landmarks of the Bay Area's book scene, and both are now fighting for survival in the wake of Yohan's collapse. Read More >> http://www.trannet.co.jp/pre_up/web_news/2008/column/rolandcolumn.html |
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RIGHTS This Issue's Feature: BUSINESS 
'Wow!' Meetings[Business] Zentaro Ohhashi The author brings his first-hand experience to present an approach toward conducting high-performance meetings, developed by an American management coach. He takes readers through the process step by step, showing how to conduct a constructive, transformative management meeting, so readers can easily extract and apply the practices and strategies to their personal as well as work life. More Info>> http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_rights_dtl.asp?rt=R0000036 
The Guide to the Japanese Banking Industry [Business] Tetsuo Adachi and Masaaki Masubuchi The Japanese banking industry, which was once maintained by the traditional banking industry policy, the so-called "convoy system," went through major restructuring and reorganization in an increasingly market-oriented, more deregulated, and globalized policy environment. Financial deregulation allowed banks to expand into new markets, such as the mutual fund and insurance businesses. More Info>> http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_rights_dtl.asp?rt=R0000043 
How Factories Work [Business, Engineering, Management] Mitsuo Matsubayashi and Hiroshi Watabe Most of the things we use are manufactured goods. We take them for granted, and tend to forget that we owe this convenient world to factories. In fact, even some people whose jobs are related to manufacturing don't know much about what happens in the factories. This book is for such people, and those who are interested in manufacturing and are considering careers in the field. Rights Sold to: Russia More Info>> http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_rights_dtl.asp?rt=R0000029 |
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Hiyashi Chuka Soba (Cold Noodle Salad)This is a very popular summertime dish in Japan. Hiyashi means cold; chuka, Chinese; and soba, noodles. The meaning is literally "cold Chinese noodles." Quick and easy to prepare, this cool, refreshing entrée salad makes a great lunch or supper on a hot summer day when your appetite calls for something light. It's delightful not only to the palate but also to the eyes. This is a fun dish to prepare, too, because it's so simple and colorful. You can enjoy experimenting and customizing your own unique version made with other toppings, such as green beans, radishes, sweet bell peppers, imitation crab meat and shrimp. Chow mein noodles are often labeled as chuka soba. If you can't find fresh chow mein noodles, substitute 8-oz dry spaghetti or linguini. Shredded pickled ginger can be found in the Asian section of the supermarket. The salad tastes best after chilling in the refrigerator for an hour or two. Pour dressing over the salad just before serving. Submitted by Kaoru Chatani A member of TranNet and freelance translator based in Detroit, Michigan INGREDIENTS (4 servings) c = cup T = tablespoon t = teaspoon oz = ounce (= 28 grams) pkg = package Salad: 1 pkg 1-lb fresh chow mein noodles 3 eggs 1/8 t sugar 1/8 t salt 11/2 c English cucumber, julienned 1/2 c carrot, julienned 6 oz ham (or sliced turkey), julienned 20 cherry tomatoes, halved 2 t sesame seeds (optional) 2 T shredded pickled ginger (optional) Sesame Dressing: 1/4 c water 4 T rice vinegar 3 T low-sodium soy sauce 2 T sugar 1 t sesame oil How to make Hiyashi Chuka Soba 1) Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain well. 2) Beat eggs in a small bowl and add sugar and salt; mix well. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet and pour about one quarter of the egg mixture over the pan. Spread the egg thinly and cook for a half minute; turn it over and cook another half minute. Make four crepe-like omelets; slice them into thin strips. 3) Combine water, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl; stir well. Set aside. 4) Divide cooked noodles equally and place them on four plates; arrange cucumber, carrot, ham, egg strips and tomatoes on top of noodles. Chill for a couple of hours in the refrigerator. 5) Pour dressing over noodles just before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds and pickled ginger, if desired. |
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