To mark the coming of fall foliage, this week's Gadget Watch takes a look at a colorful phone for the senior market, a colorful Kitty gadget for the younger (?) market, and a short overview of what colors Japanese gadget buyers crave.

Although I advise any foreign firm doing business in Japan to show commitment by setting up a small representative office here, there is no doubt that it is an expensive exercise. At the very least you need a local country CEO, a sales/marketing manager, a technology person, and someone to look after the office.

The popularity of Taro Aso's cabinet has already started sinking and if a new opinion poll speaks the truth, it looks like the LDP will have to inject a bit of hope into the economy, before an election is called. Read Now

With global fear and uncertainty leading to a plummeting Nikkei Index, we look at why Japan is so investment cautious, and what opportunities lay for those braver ones seeking to find a diamond within the ashes.