Maintaining the male line is the condition to preserving that Y chromosome.

The bloodline is important for the emperor to be a symbol of the nation and the unity of the people. This symbolic imperial throne preserves Japan's culture and tradition in total. The imperial throne is Japan itself.

I think this is a matter that's on a different level from the issue of equality between men and women. I think it's presumptuous to judge traditional culture based solely on current values and measuring sticks.

We are maintaining our 'in-line' rating on the stock, but our key message to investors would be not to panic given that the bookings number was not bad and should provide increased support to revenue estimates in 2006.

Within just five seconds of turning on the system, the Nintendo DS is already fully operational. This makes it the ideal device to enable people to swiftly obtain the latest information from the Internet, wherever they are.

IFS' component-based solution will make it easier for [Bronco Wines] to hold the line on costs while maintaining quality and keeping pace with rapid growth.