< Press Release 6/25 JAPON.NET announces the immediate availability of ÒiMode EyeÓ, the independent resource on the Japanese Mobile Internet and the NTT DoCoMo iMode service at www.japon.net/imode/ In the past year Japan has jumped to the forefront of the Mobile Internet and Mobile Commerce thanks to advanced terminals and contents. With over 7 milion users, and 14.000 content providers successful business models are developing in Japan and are poised to be copied all around the world. iMode Terminals will be distributed at the G8 Summit in Okinawa to be experienced Òfirst-handÓ by the overseas press. iMode Eye is the only independent, open and comprehensive analysis of the emerging industry. Written in English for a worldwide audience ÒiMode EyeÓ covers up-to-date news of the mobile web scene, handset reviews and background information on the industry. ÒiMode EyeÓ is produced by V. J. Luna, and a small group of international professionals, and hosted by JAPON.NET; a young web Consultancy in Japan whose members have years of hands-on experience in Japanese Web Marketing. www.japon.net/web/ V.J.Luna is Director of JAPON.NET and founding member and vice-chair of the European Business Community eCommerce Committee (other members include BT, Ericsson, FT, Nokia, etc... ) and member of the BitValleyAssociation in Tokyo. Ammended 7/1 to upgrade name to iMode Eye and profile.

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