InnoGear claim their player is the smallest in the world. I haven't found the exact dimensions on the website, but this appears to be smaller (and much cooler!)
Dimensions: 42.2mm x 41.6mm x 15.8mm
This has been available in Japan for at least the last 6 months:
I have spent a lot of time in Japan since 1997, worked as a bartender (twice), English teacher, and at an IT company. I have noticed the following in the past few years:
In response to previous posts:
People in Tokyo are not xenophobes. People in Tokyo are quite used to foreigners. The only places that have signs outside saying "Japanese Only" are a very small number sex shops / brothels / massage parlours.
You do not need to speak a word of Japanese to live and work in Japan. I have met quite a few people who have been in Japan for years and can say nothing more than a simple "Konnichiwa". Obviously they work for English speaking companies.
Income tax in Japan is 5% (Only people on working holiday visas pay 25%, all others do not). Bartenders and private english teachers can get away without paying tax.
Think very carefully before taking on a job teaching english. I have met many people who unhappy with their employer. Be especially wary of large English conversation schools with recruiting offices overseas.
It is difficult to gain visa sponsorship from any company without a Bachelors Degree.
Good Luck!
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InnoGear claim their player is the smallest in the world. I haven't found the exact dimensions on the website, but this appears to be smaller (and much cooler!)
/ sd80.html
Dimensions: 42.2mm x 41.6mm x 15.8mm This has been available in Japan for at least the last 6 months:
http://www.panasonic.co.jp/products/audio/sd/sd80
Although the technology mentioned in this article is still far from the reach of most western countries, Japan already has it all.
High-speed internet access has been common for many years. 10 megabit cable is now common for home users. 100 megabit is also available.
NTT Introduced FOMA 3G mobile services way back in early 2001.
HDTV has been available for at least 4 years. I first saw an HDTV broadcast in 1998.
I have spent a lot of time in Japan since 1997, worked as a bartender (twice), English teacher, and at an IT company. I have noticed the following in the past few years: In response to previous posts: People in Tokyo are not xenophobes. People in Tokyo are quite used to foreigners. The only places that have signs outside saying "Japanese Only" are a very small number sex shops / brothels / massage parlours. You do not need to speak a word of Japanese to live and work in Japan. I have met quite a few people who have been in Japan for years and can say nothing more than a simple "Konnichiwa". Obviously they work for English speaking companies. Income tax in Japan is 5% (Only people on working holiday visas pay 25%, all others do not). Bartenders and private english teachers can get away without paying tax. Think very carefully before taking on a job teaching english. I have met many people who unhappy with their employer. Be especially wary of large English conversation schools with recruiting offices overseas. It is difficult to gain visa sponsorship from any company without a Bachelors Degree. Good Luck!