81.   It has led the other companies in moving semiconductor manufacturing overseas, insulating it somewhat from the effects of the strong yen.

82.   It imports many of its engines and other parts from Fuji Xerox, so the strong yen has been a disadvantage.

83.   Japanese carriers are already being pummeled by the strong yen and high costs resulting from years of operating in a highly regulated home market.

84.   Japanese stocks fell, led by exporters such as Honda Motor Co. and Hitachi Ltd., amid concern the strong yen may cut into earnings.

85.   Japanese carmakers are exporting fewer vehicles because of the strong yen, a slowdown in the U.S. auto market and the shift of production by carmakers offshore.

86.   KFC refuses to import chickens, even though the strong yen would make this inexpensive.

87.   Kobayashi said the impact of the strong yen could continue to be reflected in the economic data for the third quarter.

88.   Like other Japanese companies, Toyota has been shifting its manufacturing abroad, partly to cope with the strong yen.

89.   Last month, Fanuc announced that it will import all of the metal components it uses, taking advantage of the strong yen.

90.   Lowering interest rates makes yen-denominated investments less attractive to investors, thus weakening the strong yen.