The newly ruling Democratic Party of Japan ran in part on a platform that advocated a more assertive policy toward the United States.

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With this rapidly growing user number in mind, NHN Japan is introducing a new platform service, 'LINE Channel', which aims to expand the range of services on offer, using LINE as its foundation.

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Dr. Hazlett points out that the ultimate sharing forum, the mobile Web (which enabled Web surfing from cellphones), had its first big success in Japan, on a private platform owned by NTT DoCoMo.

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Last month, Gree opened its platform so users in Japan can play with friends in the U.S. or Europe.

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