G-Spy has links to stories at GameSpy and others, describing Microsoft layoffs in their Japanese Xbox division.

Microsoft forces layoffs on Xbox division in Japan - According to a new report in Nikkei BizTech , Microsoft has laid off 34 employees in the Xbox division of its Japanese offices. The layoffs apparently caused a commotion among the workers because of differences in business practices between Japan... (22 related) [Xbox @ G-Spy]