Vehicles with engines over 2000cc are still considered "compact" vehicles under Japanese regulations regarding engine size.

The real problem is that restrictive Japanese regulations prevent Japanese fliers from making the same choice.

Some called it a welcome attempt by authorities to close loopholes and bring Japanese financial regulations up to the standards of other countries.

Under current American and Japanese regulations, banks are not required to reserve against most of these items.

According to Japanese regulations, food is considered safe for consumption up to a maximum of 100 Bq/kg.

Japanese regulations prohibit offering such guarantees but they do not technically bar the compensation payments.

It is exempt from Japanese regulations concerning exterior dimensions and engine displacement.

It falls within Japanese regulations concerning vehicle external dimensions and engine displacement for a car classified as a "compact".

It is classified as a compact under Japanese regulations concerning vehicle exterior dimensions and engine displacement.

Angry telephone calls followed and a strong case made for a review of Japanese regulations.