I think that makes our timing good to capitalize on the current Japanese interest.

These proposals, they say, are aimed at Japanese interests first.

The lingering question is which Japanese interests should be served.

But at least in the short term, the streak of violence against Japanese interests has paralyzed diplomacy.

Market participants said the auction went smoothly, even though Japanese interest in the securities seemed minimal.

There is no certainty that Japanese interests will want to buy any of the other teams up for sale.

The Japanese interest in the entertainment business is growing.

Japanese interest in the issue was described as modest.

Local Japanese interest in the filming was high, and the crew had to contend with large crowds throughout the process.

"There will be Japanese interest in all the auctions," he said.