31.   For years, Japanese consumers considered imported autos luxury items.

32.   For years, Japanese consumers put up with such high prices or even seemed to prefer them if it meant getting quality products or good service.

33.   Granted, if Japanese consumers wanted to hurt French luxury goods makers they are well placed to do it.

34.   Hashimoto offered a large tax cut to Japanese consumers late last year.

35.   He said Japanese consumers, who have known about the tax hike for months, already had factored it into spending plans.

36.   Honda recently discontinued reimporting its Accord station wagons since they proved unpopular with Japanese consumers.

37.   Honda said smaller, fuel-efficient cars are what Japanese consumers want.

38.   Imports fell, Kobayashi said, because Japanese consumer sentiment remains weak.

39.   In the end, Japanese consumers may suffer most from a stronger dollar.

40.   In the past, Japanese consumers have been patient and accepting.