FORM 6-K

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                        Report of Foreign Private Issuer


                      Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
                       the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


                           For the month of June, 2006

                         Commission File Number 1-15236

                              Advantest Corporation
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                 (Translation of Registrant's Name Into English)

                         Shin Marunouchi Center Building
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                                1-6-2, Marunouchi
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                                   Chiyoda-ku
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                                 Tokyo 100-0005
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                                      Japan
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                    (Address of Principal Executive Offices)


         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F  X   Form 40-F
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         Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):______________

         Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):______________

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. Yes      No  X
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         If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):___________




Materials Contained in this Report:

1.   English translation of the Japanese-language Notice of Convocation for the
     64th ordinary general meeting of shareholders issued on June 1, 2006.

2.   English translation of the Japanese language Business Report sent to the
     registrant's shareholders on June 1, 2006.

3.   English translation of the Japanese-language notice regarding resolutions
     adopted at the 64th ordinary general meeting of shareholders on June 27,
     2006.

4.   English translation of a press release dated June 27, 2006, relating to the
     issuance of stock options of Advantest Corporation to Directors and
     Corporate Auditors.

5.   English translation of a press release dated June 27, 2006, relating to the
     issuance of stock options of Advantest Corporation to employees.




                                   SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


                                           Advantest Corporation



                                           By: /s/ Hitoshi Owada
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                                               Name:  Hitoshi Owada
                                               Title: Director and
                                                      Managing Executive Officer


Date:  June 27, 2006