Some concern was expressed about Japanese participation in the refunding.

According to market participants, Japanese participation at the auction was somewhat less than had been expected in the run-up to the note sale.

"I am certain that Japanese participation in this area of the Mexican economy will grow gradually over the next year or two."

Eventual Japanese participation in world trade relations shall be permitted.

Without full Japanese participation, there can be no meaningful economic pressure on Pyongyang.

The Japanese participation is viewed as crucial in closing the deal.

The dollar's stability in recent days was cited as a major reason for the increased Japanese participation.

As it turned out, the Japanese participation in the auction was much stronger than had been anticipated, and bond prices rose.

"And so tomorrow the shame of Japanese participation in xenocide must be averted."

But the Japanese participation in the multilateral aid program is shockingly inadequate.