“The BlackBerry Bold smartphone houses a comprehensive suite of new features as well as the traditional functionality of the BlackBerry platform that users have come to know. We’re pleased to announce plans for DoCoMo to bring it to Japan.”

This is the exact statement of Mr. Ryuji Yamada, CEO of DoCoMo, concerning Blackberry Bold’s Japan endeavor. Furthermore, the statement has led to the company’s announcement of its plan to launch BlackBerry Bold perhaps in the first quarter of 2009.

The BlackBerry Bold will be showcased at CEATEC Japan 2008 from September 30 to October 4, 2008.