Japan Transportation Scan

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Air Canada plane makes unauthorized runway entry as JAL plane arrives.
October 27, 2007

LEAD: Transport ministry eyes stepping up scrutiny of foreign airlines...
October 27, 2007

LEAD: Indonesian panel says pilot error caused air accident that kille...
October 27, 2007

LEAD: Toyota sells 7.05 million vehicles in Jan.-Sept., slightly below...
October 27, 2007

ANA captain drank alcohol 9 1/2 hours before flight.
October 27, 2007

3RD LD: Tokyo subway disrupted by blackouts, 1,300 passengers evacuate...
October 27, 2007

Kaneko Sangyo unveils concealed portable toilet for car passengers.
October 27, 2007

2ND LD: Toyota to build 1st domestic factory in 17 yrs near Sendai.
October 27, 2007

4 teenagers crash stolen car, one left unconscious in Mie Pref.
October 27, 2007

Largest ship squeezes under Australia's Sydney Harbour Bridge.
October 27, 2007

LEAD: Nissan hopes to introduce $2,500 car by 2010 in India: Ghosn.
October 27, 2007

3RD LD: Automakers play up cute and sports cars at Tokyo Motor Show.
October 27, 2007

Toyota to launch very small car in Japan, Europe next year.
October 27, 2007

Kyodo economic news summary -5-.
October 27, 2007

Mazda to supply 30 cars for Norway's national 'hydrogen highway'.
October 27, 2007

Police say new drunken driving penalties net 71 violations.
October 27, 2007

Domestic-to-int'l transfers to be shortened at Narita.
October 27, 2007

LEAD: Singapore Airlines sends A380 on maiden commercial flight.
October 27, 2007

3RD LD: Honda sees record 1st-half group net profit, sales.(Financial ...
October 27, 2007

3RD LD: Nissan's group net profit down 22.5% in 1st half of FY '07.(Fi...
October 27, 2007

2ND LD: Nissan eyeing mass production of all-electric car by 2012: Gho...
October 27, 2007

3RD LD: Copter crashes into railway track, 2 killed.
October 27, 2007

GM sold record 2.38 million vehicles worldwide in 3rd qtr.
October 20, 2007

3 drink makers ally to reduce aluminum, cardboard box costs.
October 20, 2007

Bridgestone develops A3-size color electronic paper.
October 20, 2007

LEAD: Railway firms fix program glitch that caused ticket gate malfunc...
October 20, 2007

Airbus makes 1st delivery of world's largest passenger jet to SIA.
October 20, 2007

2ND LD: Nissan Shatai holds groundbreaking ceremony for new plant in F...
October 20, 2007

Suzuki Motor to raise investment in new car plant to 190 bil. yen.
October 20, 2007

LEAD: Fire occurs near Tokyo's Ginza district, injuring 7 people.
October 20, 2007

Toyota Boshoku to set up automobile seat frame unit in Indiana.
October 20, 2007

Flight delayed by passenger's failure to turn off mobile phone.
October 20, 2007

Toyota slips in Consumer Reports reliability survey.
October 20, 2007

Mizuho, ANA to issue new card integrating cash, mileage cards.
October 20, 2007

Nissan to introduce service centers dedicated to GT-R sports car.
October 20, 2007

Kyodo economic news summary -5-.
October 20, 2007

Singapore Airlines to launch A380 flights to Tokyo in May.
October 20, 2007

Toyota to recall 471,000 vehicles due to fuel leaks, other troubles.
October 20, 2007

Sanyo Electric develops all-around view monitor for large vehicles.
October 20, 2007

LEAD: Car falls off cliff in Shizuoka Pref., kills 3 family members.
October 20, 2007

Kyodo economic news summary -2-.
October 20, 2007

Honda to revise downward domestic auto sales target.
October 20, 2007

2ND LD: Honda unveils all-new Fit subcompact car in Japan.
October 20, 2007

Tanaka Kikinzoku unveils 2008 calendar made of pure gold.(Calendar)
October 20, 2007

Mitsui, Russian Railways ink trans-Siberia railway transport accord.
October 20, 2007

Domestic auto sales target difficult to reach: JAMA chief Cho.
October 20, 2007

Gov't announces 7.2% hike in Tokyo taxi fares, 1st rise in 10 yrs.
October 20, 2007

Toho Tenax to boost carbon fiber output capacity.
October 13, 2007

2ND LD: Ford hires Toyota Motor executive James Farley.
October 13, 2007

Japanese editorial excerpts.(Editorial)
October 13, 2007

5TH LD: Ticket gate glitch hits over 600 Tokyo rail stations.
October 13, 2007

Nissan Motor unveils world's 1st 'around view monitor'.
October 13, 2007

Palestinian stowaway hides in nose-wheel well of SIA plane.
October 13, 2007

Nonstop Osaka-Kagoshima bullet train service to start in 2011.
October 13, 2007

CORRECTED: Nonstop Osaka-Kagoshima bullet train service to start in 20...
October 13, 2007

Ferry hits lighthouse in Oita, all passengers, crew members safe.
October 13, 2007

Steam locomotive used in Thailand restarts operations in Shizuoka.
October 13, 2007

3-time motorcycle Grand Prix winner Abe dies in street accident.
October 13, 2007

Bugs clogged speed-measuring tubes of trouble-hit China Airlines jet.
October 13, 2007

Toray to enhance auto parts division.
October 13, 2007

Toyota launches new compact hatchback under Corolla brand.
October 13, 2007

Honda to unveil hybrid CR-Z concept sports car at Tokyo Motor Show.
October 13, 2007

LEAD: Toyota launches new compact hatchback under Corolla brand.
October 13, 2007

Nissan to tap into S. Korean market in 2008.
October 13, 2007

Toyota lowers 2007 domestic sales target to mid-1.6 million units.
October 13, 2007

Mazda to open new plant with Ford in Thailand in 2009.
October 13, 2007

REFILING: Nissan to tap into S. Korean market in 2008.
October 13, 2007

REFILING: Toyota lowers 2007 domestic sales target to mid-1.6 million ...
October 13, 2007

2ND LD: JAL, Aeon to form alliance, collaborate in card business.
October 13, 2007

Mitsubishi Heavy begins marketing 70- to 90-seat regional jet.
October 13, 2007

Kyodo economic news summary -6-.
October 13, 2007

U.S. editorial excerpts -2-.(Editorial)
October 13, 2007

FOCUS: Tokyo Motor Show to focus on new green techs, young drivers.
October 13, 2007

Hitachi Zosen develops advanced technology to refine bioethanol.
October 13, 2007

JAL to offer 'premium economy' class services on int'l flights.
October 13, 2007

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