Apple's smartphone is no longer the market's party crasher.

By Ken Worsley

Half-a-year on and the hype about iPhone Japan is ceaseless.
But can Apple really penetrate the Japanese market?

This week's Gadget Watch introduces AV fans to the palm-sized Pro920 projector and the unusual NS-600 speaker system, followed by more news on the device that's taken over the Japanese gadget press this past week: the (you guessed it) iPhone 3G.

By Ken Worsley

Back and Forward is a regular column that takes a slightly irreverent look at some of Japan’s biggest business stories.

Music Media Watch brings you cutting edge commentary on Japan's music technology news. This edition focuses on the the iPhone and a potential tie-up with Softbank.