What's new in Japan: review of wireless data services

Among the new data services introduced in Japan this week, there are few that are worth mentioning here. They are distant learning service for realtors offered by Nippon System and Management, Inc. and e-book service for cellular users from Impress Holdings.

Keitai-de Takken: realtors get an opportunity to learn on the move
Professionals, who are planning on taking a realtor's exam in Japan, now have a wireless service that will help them to get prepared for the test. Cell phone users can choose either a beginner course or a master course for JPY3,000 to go through 700 quiz questions in each course. There is also a JPY5,000 package option that combines two courses in one. The service will be offered until October 2005, a month when the next realtor test will be held.

eBookSpot: find out about new e-books and post your comments
The service, called MY CAFE eBookSpot, aims young women and introduces new e-books and comics for cell phones on a weekly basis. Users can check the latest content offerings and exchange opinions on them. The service is free to use, but it provides an easy access to buy-links to purchase the desired content.