Year
2009
DoCoMo Demos Throw Mail at CEATEC
The annual CEATEC event is underway at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo with DoCoMo showing off an interesting new way to send mobile mail.Mobile Manga Headed for Taiwan
Japanes manga contents suitable for delivery to mobile phones will become available soon, thanks to BitWay, in Taiwan.Sony Develops Wireless Power
Sony develops wireless power prototype system that can transmit electric power of 60W to a TV located 50cm away. Panasonic and Renasa JV for SoC
Panasonic and Renesas announce joint development of SoC process in Japan to increase efficiencies and improve the final product offering iPhone Handset Sales in Japan
Japanese handset sales ranking, as reported by GfK, by model and operator for the week starting Sept. 21stJapan Youth Mobile Phone Usage Survey
The annual report on mobile phone usage by children in Japan was recently released showing the main driver for parents is related to safety.Japanese LTE Platform on Display
The Japanese designed platform for LTE will be on display at upcoming industry events in Geneva and Tokyo.Custom Bose Headphones for Mobile
Bose announced two models of mobile, special headset "Bose mobile headset series" will be available in Japan as of early November. Qualcomm Faces Fair-Trade Issue in Japan
Japan's anti-trust regulator has ordered Qualcomm to remove what it claims are unfair clauses in its licensing agreements with domestic handset makers. Mobile HD Interface Work Group Established
A working group of industry players joins to establish standards for the future of mobile high definition televison broadcasting.
Mobikyo K.K. publishes Wireless Watch Japan, organizes MobileMonday Tokyo networking events and operates Mobile Intelligence study tours providing related custom research and advisory services. Mobikyo's founding directors are deeply connected with, respected by, and committed to, Japan's wireless and IT business community. Thousands of managers, planners, engineers and strategists depend on Mobikyo to learn about Japan's unique business models, technologies, contents, services, applications and hardware from the most innovative test-bed market for next-generation mobile industry. "Mobikyo" was chosen for the unique blending of Mobile and Tokyo. However, depending on the kanji character used for kyo, it could also mean association, capital, religion or today. With fantastic support from our clients, partners and affiliates in Japan and overseas, we have become the trusted source of independent market intelligence & business networking connections based in Tokyo.
MobileMonday Tokyo is a leading networking organization supporting Tokyo's mobile industry. We launched in September 2004, with over 70 events to-date, hosting an average 100-200 industry delegates. MobileMonday is an open platform for mobile industry visionaries, developers and industry insiders fostering cooperation and business development through live networking events to share ideas, best practices and trends from global markets. Chapters are active in over 100 cities worldwide and new locations continue to launch monthly. Founded in Helsinki, Finland, in 2000, MobileMonday is organized by a global team of 300+ volunteers and it has become the world's largest mobile community network. Details via MoMo Tokyo website
Mobile Intelligence offers related custom research and consulting designed specifically for industry executives working in sales, marketing, product development, strategy, venture capital and the media. From private workshops and conference presentations to trend spotting innovation and detailed analysis, our services are based on the direct experience and lessons learned in the Japanese mobile market. We also run a unique in-Japan guided tour service providing market introductions, personal connections and actionable lessons for clients overseas. Delegates take part in seminar and attend inside sessions, at individual companies, in technology showrooms, and -- most importantly -- on the fabled streets of Tokyo. Alumni return home with a competitive edge, integrated awareness and personal contacts moving them to the forefront of new business development. Full details via Mobile Intelligence website