U.S. Dollar Tops 100-Yen Friday

The U.S. dollar's performance in exchange with the Japanese yen had taken an upswing Friday as it topped the 100-yen mark for the first time in two months.

According to Jiji Press:

Tokyo, Nov. 15 (Jiji Press)--The dollar hit a two-month high above 100 yen in Tokyo trading Friday, as risk appetite among investors increased thanks to stock market rises in the United States and elsewhere. 

At 5 p.m., the dollar was quoted at 100.18-22 yen, up from 99.74-78 yen at the same time on Thursday.

This is good news for those who want to make a trip to Japan a part of their holiday season plans. My cousin left for Japan yesterday on business for the American Honda Motor Co. Looks like her timing was perfect.

Toho vs. Honda Lawsuit Settled

Above, the offending image in Honda's commercial.

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that a trademark infringement lawsuit against American Honda Motor Co. by Toho Co., Ltd. has been settled:

We previously reported about a spot-the-infringement lawsuit by Toho over use of its trademarked and copyrighted character "Godzilla" in a Honda commercial. The case has been settled. Financial terms haven't been released, but we're told the commercial has been changed.

The lawsuit involved a Godzilla cameo, without Toho's permission, on Honda's Odyssey minivan. Godzilla's owner, Toho Co. Ltd., filed a complaint in early February.

To read the article, go here.