You may have noticed that we’re experiencing a quiet news period here with the summer holiday and war-time-memorial anniversary season in full swing. There are a handful of wireless notes after the log in that we clipped over the last few days and more international (Japan-related) stories coming through again later today. Yoroshiku!

The folks at SoftBank Mobile have little time for vacation as the patch-over from Vodafone K.K. is underway:

+ Softbank aims to make mobile Yahoo big in Japan

+ Softbank to Partner with the Tokai Group – MVNO

+ DoCoMo aims to boost sales of wireless modules

+ ‘No mobiles’ to replace ‘no smoking’ signs on planes

+ Mobile email comes of age

[Better late than never -- Eds]

Related posts:

1. Obon in Japan = Slow News Cycle
2. Softbank Exec Confident of Outdoing Rivals
3. Softbank-Vodafone Content Share
4. Japan’s Nov. Subs Growth Lowest Since ’96
5. Mobile Phone Adoption Rates in Japan

Some sage advise when entering new turf; Stop, Look and Listen.. it’s also good to secure a local guide. Japan is the cradle of mobile civilization – we have been dedicated to this space since 2001 – trust our archives here offer some useful material.

Domestic activities continue to set the pace, and sharp players are looking at global markets. We have hard-earned industry expertise and trusted network of contacts with access to advanced intell. and potential deal flow. Need a lift.. Ok, buckle-up!