Year
2010
InMobi Makes Move Japan
Hidetaka Tembata Joins inMobi as VP & Managing Director, Japan. Formally VP, Regional Managing Director at Yahoo! Japan http://bit.ly/o0VC6PDecade of Mobile Exhibit
DoCoMo to hold "MOBILE TIDE 2010" exhibit, history from 1987 up-to-date, in Omote Sando Hills from May 22-30th - JPN: http://bit.ly/cHHVgzSharp 3D Mobile Camera Module
Sharp announces the camera module to which it can take a picture of 3D image of the high-definition television (1280×720 pixels) for the mobile device on May 12. The sample is shipped in July, and it mass-produces it by the end of 2010. Installing in a digital camera, a cellular phone, and a smart phone, etc. is scheduled.
ARider App from UEI
Tokyo-based Ubiquitous Entertainment Inc. - UEI - announces ARider app. for iPhone and Android - JPN: http://bit.ly/b2PNvgSoftBank Lands iPad Exclusive in Japan
SoftBank Mobile gained exclusive rights for 3G iPad in Japan - taking orders now and shipping units on May 28th - clips from several sources here: http://bit.ly/9RRby9Wireless Gigabit Alliance Steps Up
Back from Golden Week - The Wireless Gigabit Alliance announces spec & adds Cisco as partner E: http://bit.ly/9GlD6I J: http://bit.ly/bLz3ZY Road Show Asia Presentation
The good folks running Mobile Squared kindly invited us to attend and present at their upcoming RoadShow Asia event in Singapore - all the Details Here - however, a perfect storm, aka Golden Week in Japan, means we're unable to attend and will run our deck remotely via Skype.
DoCoMo FYE 2009 Presser
DoCoMo FYE2009 press conf: adjusted free cash flow up to $4.1Bn +350% YoY, Eng. video w/Q&A runs 80mins: http://bit.ly/9vpoeYNew App Platform from Japan
DoCoMo, Renesas, Fujitsu, NEC, Panasonic & Sharp announce app platform - by 2012 - based on Symbian & Linux. PR in Eng: http://bit.ly/d1PnseReturn from Gulf Tour
Back from our Snake Charming Adventures - Thx to All - http://twitpic.com/1ijzul We'll cya @momo_tokyo tonite! 
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