Sony DVPNS325B DVD Player
Solid player, not made in Japan though
A solid and affordable DVD player.  Does not seem to have progress scan, but on most standard TVs that doesn't matter.  Progress scan matters only when you have HDTV, at least that's my understanding.  On my Sharp 20&quot; the Sony outputs clear video images.  My unit was made in Malaysia, not Japan, though, so I hope the quality will prove itself over time.