In a short report by NE Asia Online, Kodak are said to be re-entering the Japanese digicam marketplace in Autumn of this year, after they completely withdrew in 2001. There’s also a snippet of interesting global news:

“Kodak plans to introduce a new model for the Japanese market, and several global models sold for the US and European markets. It also will launch a small-sized mobile printer that can be carried easily and print photos on the spot.”

Website: NE Asia Online - Kodak to Re-Enter Japanese Digital Still Camera Market in Fall 2004