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MNP( Mobile Number Portability System )

Japan is one of the world's most heavily saturated mobile phone markets, with some 93 million mobile accounts spread among 127 million citizens. A new mobile number portability system allowing subscribers to change carriers while keeping present phone numbers unchanged has set off a hectic promotional competition by rival companies anxious to keep clients that may seek better service elsewhere. Industry leader NTT DoCoMo has issued brochures comparing the major carriers' mobile phone rate systems, while Softbank (formerly Vodafone) offers installment payments for mobile handset purchases and KDDI is offering 12 new models. However, some industry analysts claim users might not so readily switch because of added costs and worse, forfeiting present e-mail addresses, most definitely an unwelcome side result.

'One-seg' is a mobile terrestrial digital audio/video and data broadcasting service provider in Japan. Terrestrial digital broadcast in Japan (ISDB-T) is designed so each channel is divided into 13 segments (one segment reserved for the separation of channels). HDTV (high-definition television) broadcasts occupy 12 segments, and the remaining (13th) segment is reserved for mobile receivers. Hence, logically named, "One-seg (1 seg)", it broadcasts using H.264 video and AAC audio encapsulated in MPEG2 Transport Stream. Maximum video resolution is 320x240 pixels, and maximum video bitrate is 128 kbit/s. Audio conforms to AAC-LC profile, with max bitrate of 64 kbit/s. One of the receivers for this broadcast is 905SH from SOFTBANK MOBILE (formerly Vodafone). Main features are "Cycloid Style" 90 degree rotating 2.6-inch Mobile LCD to enjoy digital TV broadcasts in 400 X 240 pixel resolution, full widescreen for TV viewing.

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The Mitsubishi "i" mini-car is crowned the 2007 Car of the Year by the Automotive Researchers' & Journalists' Conference of Japan (RJC). The "i" was developed as a high-end small car with ample interior space yet maintaining impact safety. The "i" series, including 2WD and 4Wd models, has a rear-midship engine layout using a new 3-cylinder, 660cc turbocharged engine with 12 valve timing, coupled with a four-speed automatic transmission. The car delivers a low fuel consumption of 18.2-19.2 km/L (approximately 52.1-54.9 mpg US) while earning emission levels 50% lower than the Japanese 2005 Low-Emission Vehicle requirements. A rear-midship layout allows the front wheels to be placed far forward. Prices range from 1.05 million yen to 1.61 million yen (about US$11,100 to US$14,000).

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Srilankans NetText Box: http//www.srilankansnet.com Text Box: Text Box: Most Beautiful Places in Japan Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) Kyoto Live Web Camera Kinkakuji was built in 1393 as a retirement villa for Shogun Yoshimitsu Ashikaga (1358-1409), who quit politics the following year to manage the affairs of state through the new shogun, his 10-year-old son.To underscore this statement of his prestige and power, the shogun had the ceiling of the third floor of the pavilion covered in gold leaf. Today, the entire pavilion except the basement floor is covered with pure gold leaf, making the temple extremely valuable.The harmony of the pavilion and its reflection make Kinkaku-ji one of Kyoto's most powerful visions. Mount Fuji Satellite Image The Fuji Five Lakes area, with Mt. Fuji as the centerpiece, is one of Japanfs most popular tourist destinations. Mt. Fuji plays an important role in the Japanese religion Shinto, which worships about six million gods, among them the Sun Goddess Amaterasu. Part of the Sun Goddess worship is observing sunrise from the top of a hill, and as the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 meters (12,300 ft), Mt. Fuji is best suited for this purpose. Every year Japanese from ages 6 to over 60 make the religious pilgrimage to the top of Mt. Fuji, which is actually a dormant volcano that last erupted in 1707. A Japanese saying goes, "If you never climb Mt. Fuji, you are a fool, and if you climb it more than once you are a fool." Todaiji Temple (Nara) Todaiji Temple, constructed in the 8th century, is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples. In it's huge precincts are various national treasures of Japan. The Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall) is one of the world's largest wooden buildings. Once of Japan's best-known temples, it enshrines a gigantic bronze statue of Buddha. A wonder of religious architecture. Text Box:

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