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News This Month (March '10)
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Friday, 12th March 2010
An anti-whaling protestor who boarded a Japanese ship has been arrested.
Japanese car maker Toyota has been hit by fresh scandal on the back of a leaked memo.
Thursday, 11th March 2010
Japanese car manufacturer Daihatsu reveals vehicle recall.
A new airport has been opened in Japan, the country's 98th air terminal.
Japanese crown prince Prince Naruhito arrives in Kenya as part of Africa tour.
Wednesday, 10th March 2010
Machinery orders have fallen in Japan, new figures have shown.
Japan confirms US nuclear ships agreement - rumours of a pact had been rife for years.
Japanese president Yukio Hatoyama has made a number of changes to the way in which politicians go about their work.
Tuesday, 9th March 2010
Japanese insects could help control the spread of Japanese knotweed in the UK.
Sony is set to make two 3D televisions available in Japan from June this year.
Monday, 8th March 2010
A renewable energy project in New Mexico is receiving input from a Japanese agency.
Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito has arrived in Ghana for a three-day state visit.
Friday, 5th March 2010
Toyota boss Akio Toyoda addresses Japanese workforce.
Japanese ministers are set to meet to discuss the controversial moving of a US military base.
Thursday, 4th March 2010
Traditional doll festival held in Japan.
Starbucks announces new product launch in Japan.
Japanese stocks have fallen in value for the first time in five days.
Wednesday, 3rd March 2010
Japanese foreign minister Katsuya Okada has said he is in support of the idea of a so-called Robin Hood tax.
Japanese car maker Nissan has announced it is to recall 540,000 vehicles.
Japan Airlines uniforms become surprise black market seller.
Tuesday, 2nd March 2010
Japanese car marque Toyota has been hit by more vehicle fault issues.
The number of people out of work in Japan has fallen, it has been announced.
A Japanese astronaut is shown making hand-rolled sushi while aboard the International Space Station.
Monday, 1st March 2010
Japanese Meteorological Agency apologies for tsunami warning.
Japanese golfer Ai Miyazato putts to victory in Singapore event.
Toyota chief Akio Toyoda heads to China following safety scandal.
Friday, 26th February 2010
The Japanese are a nation obsessed with fish, it has been noted.
Thursday, 25th February 2010
Japan makes offer to Iran over uranium enrichment.
Wednesday, 24th February 2010
Exports in Japan rose by 40 per cent in January compared to the same month last year.
Toyota have been warned over being too casual about safety issues in the future.
Tuesday, 23rd February 2010
Is Nintendo set to shock gaming world with shaky DS2?
Exports out of Japan drop after scandal hit Toyota called to US Congress.
Monday, 22nd February 2010
Japanese car firm Toyota may have to make changes to its car recall processes.
Japanese insurance firm Dai-Ichi will sell more than a trillion yen worth of shares to raise funds.
Friday, 19th February 2010
Toyota president called up in front of US Congress following car safety scandal.
Stocks on the Japanese exchange fall after Federal Reserve announcement on emergency bank loans.
Kevin Rudd warns Japan to put an end to its annual whale hunt or face potential legal action.
Thursday, 18th February 2010
Toyota could be planning to recall its most popular model, the Corolla.
Japanese mobile phone network firm announces it is to file for bankruptcy.
Japanese bank urging customers to bet on cherry blossom bloom.
Wednesday, 17th February 2010
Toyota reveals a new braking system to combat safety problems in its cars.
Japan reveals targets for inflation levels.
Tuesday, 16th February 2010
Japanese football coach Takeshi Okada criticised after team's performance in Asian contest.
The death toll from accidents contributed to by faults with Toyota models has hit 34 in the US, it has been claimed.
Japanese skaters win silver and bronze in 500-metre speed event.
Japanese firm secures contract for Zurich airport development.
US senator Jim Webb wades into arguement over location of military base.
Monday, 15th February 2010
Anti-whaling protestor gets on board a Japanese whaling ship.
Japan is still the world's second biggest economy, figures have shown.
Kazuhiro Kokubo criticised over sloppy attire on arrival in Canada for the Winter Olympics.
Friday, 12th February 2010
Japanese fisheries minister criticises anti-whaling action.
New York Mets sign another player from Japan.
Huge Japanese spider crab ti live at UK aquarium until March.
Thursday, 11th February 2010
Japanese shoe company looks to Paris capital for design inspiration.
Japanese minister says sorry to Korea for colonial rule.
Wednesday, 10th February 2010
Honda announces more car recalls over problems with airbags.
Machinery orders on the rise in the Japanese market.
Tuesday, 9th February 2010
Japan Airlines accepts American Airlines bid.
Japanese car maker Toyota recalls more cars.
Fifth taste ingredient comes to UK stores from Japan.
Monday, 8th February 2010
Toyota estimates cost of recalled cars.
A young girl from the Isle of Man has become an internet hit in Japan.
Shares in several big Japanese firms fall on the stock exchange.
An earthquake has struck off the coast of the Japanese island of Miyakojima.
Friday, 5th February 2010
The true highlights of a holiday to Japan could appear mundane on first thought.
Thursday, 4th February 2010
Sumo wrestler reveals retirement from Japanese sport.
Japanese manufacturer sees rise in quarterly profits.
Chinese activist returns home after 90 days in Japanese airport.
Wednesday, 3rd February 2010
Japan Airlines gets new management team after filing for bankruptcy protection.
Software giant Microsoft releases new XBox 360 onto the Japanese market.
Toyota told to investigate alleged fault with breaks on new Prius model.
Tuesday, 2nd February 2010
Japanese car firm Honda has announced a recall of a number of models.
Toyota executives voice concerns over lasting impact of car recalls.
A Japanese firm has revealed a machine which can make shredded waste paper into toilet rolls.
Monday, 1st February 2010
Tokyo is not as expensive as people may think, it has been claimed.
Thousands of Japanese protestors take to the streets of Tokyo.
Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama has been criticised by the opposition leader in the country.
Friday, 29th January 2010
Toyota reveals job cuts in the UK in the wake of economic downturn.
Thursday, 28th January 2010
Japanese economy suffers another confidence blow.
Wednesday, 27th January 2010
Japanese car firm suspends sales of eight of its US models.
Tuesday, 26th January 2010
The Bank of Japan has announced it is to keep interest rates at their current level.
House of Representatives accepts extra budget bill.
Monday, 25th January 2010
A new Hello Kitty laptop has been released onto the Japanese market.
More fuel added to base relocation fire by election of new mayor for Okinawa.
Japan meets with Asian nations to discuss trade pact.
Friday, 22nd January 2010
A trip to Tokyo or the former capital of Kyoto has been described as having something for all tastes when it comes to a holiday.
Japan's economy is predicted to have contracted, while China reveals larger than anticipated growth.
Thursday, 21st January 2010
Rudd comments on wartime incident between Japan and Australia.
Japanese whisky praised for being such high quality.
UK sends first batch of nuclear waste to Japan.
Representatives from 17 Asian nations meet in Tokyo to discuss nuclear security.
Wednesday, 20th January 2010
Asian carrier files for bankruptcy protection, with routes and jobs both to be cut.
Japan could be a great place for those on a gap year to jet off to.
Women in Japan dipping into savings as a result of hard economic times.
Japanese finance minister Nyoto Kan warns over a potential double dip recession.
The Japanese city of Kyoto has been highlighted as a great place for foodies to visit.
Tuesday, 19th January 2010
Asian airline expected to file for bankruptcy in "matter of hours".
50th anniversary of Japan US tie marked.
The Japanese government has donated millions to a fund for Ethiopia.
Monday, 18th January 2010
Shares in Japan Airlines have fallen to a record low on the back of bankruptcy fears.
Support for the Japanese prime minister has fallen, according to a new opinion poll.
Japanese car firm to dissolve joint Ford project.
Friday, 15th January 2010
Nintendo are launching a new DSi in Europe this year.
Japanese make-up firm Shiseido announces plans to buy US brand.
A date has been set for the restructuring of ailing carrier Japan Airlines.
Thursday, 14th January 2010
Japanese stock exchanges on the up.
Machinery order levels in Japan have fallen, new figures show.
Wednesday, 13th January 2010
Sony has announced it is to delay the release of the new Gran Turismo Playstation game.
Shares in Japan Airlines have fallen by 81 per cent today (January 13th).
A Japanese food firm has created the world's longest instant noodle, which is a metre long.
Tuesday, 12th January 2010
Hillary Clinton arrives in Japan to talk with secretary of state Katsuya Okada over US air base.
The level of bank lending in Japan is currently at its lowest for four years.
Shares in Japan Airlines have dropped by 45 per cent today (January 12th).
Monday, 11th January 2010
A traditional Japanese ink festival has been held in western Japan.
Japan Airlines is set to file for bankruptcy.
Friday, 8th January 2010
The Toyota Prius was the top selling car in Japan in 2009.
US special envoy to visit Japan to discuss North Korea.
Thursday, 7th January 2010
A new finance minister has been appointed in Japan, after the previous minister resigned due to bad health.
Japanese engineers stop working on Dubai Metro over pay dispute.
Japanese whaling boat crashes into protest vessel.
Wednesday, 6th January 2010
Japanese stock exchange rises due to weak yen.
A man who survived the dropping of both the Hiroshima atomic bomb and the Nagasaki bomb has died.
Tuesday, 5th January 2010
Japan has been praised as a great place to take a honeymoon.
Tokyo hosted Japan's 46th annual calligraphy contest on Tuesday, January 5th.
Japanese finance minister offers to quit over health and exhaustion fears.
Korean team given permission to head to Japan for football event.
Monday, 4th January 2010
Japan Airlines receives another government loan to try and keep its head above water.
The Japanese embassy in Yemen has been closed due to security fears following the Christmas Day bomb plot.
Thursday, 31st December 2009
Wine being made in Japan is proving popular with experts in the US and Europe.
Japanese government reveal base decision deadline.
Wednesday, 30th December 2009
Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama unveils economic plans.
Shares in Japanese carrier fall by 24 per cent over finance fears.
Tuesday, 29th December 2009
Japanese New Year's Eve show to feature UK star Susan Boyle.
The Japanese finance minister has been admitted to hospital with exhaustion.
Thursday, 24th December 2009
The governor of the Bank of Japan has given his speech to the board of councillors in Tokyo about the past year and challenges ahead.
Wednesday, 23rd December 2009
A Japanese space mission provides the rare opportunity to transmit a message to inner planet Venus.
Tuesday, 22nd December 2009
A memorable trip to Japan could require some planning - and now may be the perfect time to begin.
Monday, 21st December 2009
Japan's Soichi Noguchi is among the astronauts heading for the International Space Station in the run-up to Christmas.
Japanese researchers are looking to nanotechnology for the future of drug delivery.
Flights to Japan need not cost the Earth.
Friday, 18th December 2009
Final Fantasy game sells over a million copies on its first day of release in Japan.
Hatoyama urges nations to put their own agendas aside in order to come to an agreement over climate change.
Thursday, 17th December 2009
Japanese prime minister puts off US military base decision.
The new installment of popular gaming series Final Fantasy has been released in Japan.
Wednesday, 16th December 2009
Nomura, the Japanese investment bank, is to buy London-based Tricorn Partners for an undisclosed fee.
A robot maker in Japan is offering two doppelganger robots at 28 stores across the country.
A Japanese chef has revealed how to make the perfect macaroons in a new book.
Tuesday, 15th December 2009
Japanese and Chinese leaders meet as part of ongoing efforts to improve relations.
The Australian prime minister has landed in Japan to meet with Japanese leaders.
Nintendo announces new colours for its Wii controllers.
Monday, 14th December 2009
Japanese car firm announces new plug-in vehicle plans.
Panasonic designed eco home opens in Tokyo Bay.
A visit to a Japanese gym has one holidaymaker mesmerised.
Friday, 11th December 2009
Wendy's fast food chain has announced it is to pull out of the Japanese market.
New game for Wii becomes fastest selling game ever in Japan.
Thursday, 10th December 2009
Japan wins big at the East Asian Games.
Machinery orders fall in Japan.
Hello Kitty is a cartoon character much loved by children and adults across the world.
A new sushi machine has been unveiled by a Japanese firm.
Wednesday, 9th December 2009
German and Japanese car marques team up in new deal.
Growth in Japan has slowed in the quarter leading up to September.
Tuesday, 8th December 2009
Pearl Harbor anniversary marked across globe.
Beer brewed from barley housed on the International Space Station for five months has been released by a Japanese firm.
Shares on the Japanese stock exchange have fallen after a six day run of rises.
Monday, 7th December 2009
Marathon winner in Fukuoka Tsegave Kebede ran a personal best this weekend in Japan.
Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi is scheduled for lift-off on December 21st.
Friday, 4th December 2009
Mizuho Fukushima has once again been voted in as the leader of the Social Democratic Party.
Thursday, 3rd December 2009
American Airlines has made an offer to Japan Airlines which it claimed is better than the amount offered by rival Delta.
Japanese Google results show Dragon Quest IX most popular search term for this year.
Wednesday, 2nd December 2009
Japanese film festival kicks off in Burma.
Japanese car manufacturer opens new pop-up stores across world.
The Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama dies at the age of 79.
Tuesday, 1st December 2009
The number of cars sold in Japan has risen for the fourth month in a row.
The Bank of Japan has announced a number of new economic stimulus measures.
Film maker heads to Japan for promotional tour.
Monday, 30th November 2009
Output in Japan has risen for the eighth month in a row.
Japanese adopt decorating craze for mobile phones and make up cases.
Friday, 27th November 2009
Prices have once again fallen in Japan.
A chance to ask questions about budget requests has seen Japanese 'flock' to a debate.
Thursday, 26th November 2009
A Japanese man has married a character in a Nintendo video game.
Japanese prime minister warns of the possibility of a double dip recession.
Wednesday, 25th November 2009
Mobile phone firm reveals Japanese job losses.
Export rate falls slows in Japan.
Tuesday, 24th November 2009
Hitachi to build UK railway carriages, it has announced.
Japanese carrier seeks fourth bailout since 2001.
Monday, 23rd November 2009
Japanese government look into buying 40 fighter jets.
Japan teams up with Asian nations over food safety.
Friday, 20th November 2009
Japanese economy suffers from deflation once again.
The Japanese football team are improving, it has been noted.
A Japanese bank has come up with an interesting way of attempting to tackle the country's falling birth rate.
Thursday, 19th November 2009
Japanese food lovers head to eating event with unlimited sushi.
A Chinese man has been living in a Japanese airport for two weeks.
Wednesday, 18th November 2009
Baseball player given the accolade of most valuable player.
Sports brand open new Tokyo store.
Athlete announces plan to set up own vegetable farm.
Tuesday, 17th November 2009
An aquarium in Japan is getting into the festive spirit early with a Christmas visitor.
Tokyo now has more three star Michelin eateries than Paris, the city's latest guide states.
Monday, 16th November 2009
US president comes under fire over Japan greeting.
A Japanese ski resort has been hailed as a well-kept secret.
Japanese firm cuts pro players from team.
Friday, 13th November 2009
Japan Airlines has posted a loss for the year ending September 2009.
Two Japanese WWII subs have been discovered in the sea off an island in Hawaii.
Thursday, 12th November 2009
Japanese emperor marks 20 years on the throne.
Japanese design firm makes shopping more fun for customers in the country.
Wednesday, 11th November 2009
The newly elected ruling party in Japan is losing favour with the people, it has been suggested.
Hello Kitty products released to mark the iconic cat's 35th birthday.
Toyota is to close 300 dealerships in Japan, it has been reported.
Tuesday, 10th November 2009
Japan makes announcement on aid for Afghanistan.
Japanese mobile phones are often more hi-tech than those seen in the West.
Monday, 9th November 2009
Japan is becoming a popular destination for British skiers.
A Japanese pop star has appeared in court on drugs charges.
Tens of thousands of Japanese attend protest over US base.
Friday, 6th November 2009
Japanese carrier announces it is cutting 16 air routes.
The Toyota Prius is once again the top selling car in Japan, for the sixth month in a row.
Thursday, 5th November 2009
Initial sales of the new operating system from Windows have been good in Japan.
The Japanese foreign minister has met with a top US aide.
Japanese car mark posts improved profit figures.
Wednesday, 4th November 2009
The Japanese prime minister has cancelled a visit to the US to meet with Hillary Clinton.
Japanese firm deals another blow to Formula One.
George W Bush visits Japan and throws ceremonial pitch at baseball game.
Tuesday, 3rd November 2009
A single recorded by the Japanese prime minister could be set to hit the top of the charts in the country.
The Wii and PS3 are both popular with Japanese gamers, the Nintendo president has said.
Visitors to Japan could soon see windfarms in the Sea of Japan.
A new pedestrian crossing at Oxford Circus draws on Japanese designs.
Monday, 2nd November 2009
Japanese-American rescuers meet with veterans.
A Japanese space freighter has re-entered the atmosphere after completing a mission to the ISS.
Japanese tyre manufacturer pulls out of Formula One.
Friday, 30th October 2009
Japanese forests are becoming increasingly uninhabitable for black bears, it has been noted.
The number of people unemployed in Japan has fallen, figures suggest.
Thursday, 29th October 2009
Japanese firm posts losses for first half of this year.
Japanese car manufacturers Mazda and Mitsubishi have both posted losses in their latest financial reports.
Wednesday, 28th October 2009
Japan has tested its third missile interceptor since 1998, in a joint operation with the US.
Brits are increasingly looking to save cash by going on long-haul breaks to Asia.
A Japanese ship has collided with a vessel from South Korea in the Kanmon Strait.
Tuesday, 27th October 2009
The Toyota Prius has won the Japanese Car of the Year award.
Car manufacturer Honda has announced a much-improved earnings forecast.
President Obama urged to visit atomic bomb hit cities in Japan.
Japanese star appears in court over drug offence.
Monday, 26th October 2009
Japan Airlines is to be taken over by the state in a bid to prevent it from collapsing, a report from the Nikkei business daily has revealed.
Japan's new prime minister has pointed to the importance of tackling the country's ailing economy as the key priority of his new government.
Friday, 23rd October 2009
A Japanese university has announced plans for a manga library.
Thursday, 22nd October 2009
English church replica opens in Osaka.
The US secretary of defense Robert Gates meets with Japanese prime minister to discuss US military presence in the country.
Wednesday, 21st October 2009
Tokyo Motor Show to open for public admission this week.
A new survey has revealed high levels of poverty in Japan.
Tuesday, 20th October 2009
A Japanese manga comic has been released in a version which can be read on iPhones and iPods.
Japanese men are increasingly concerned with their personal grooming, it has been said.
Monday, 19th October 2009
Stars walk down a green carpet at the eco-themed Tokyo Film Festival
The Japanese First Lady has impressed the fashion press with her love of jeans.
Japan has been praised for the wide range of food it offers visitors, from high-end restaurants to street stalls.
Friday, 16th October 2009
A new bicycle simulator is to go on sale in Japan, Honda has revealed.
Ryan Hall travelled to Japan for custom running shoes to be made ahead of the New York Marathon.
Thursday, 15th October 2009
Social networking site Twitter has revealed its mobile offering in Japan.
Japan has announced it is to withdraw naval support for US and UK forces in Afghanistan.
18-year-old Japanese pitcher Yusei Kikuchi is attracting interest from a number of high-profile US teams.
Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Ex-Japanese PM Junichiro Koizumi has scooped a voice role in a new superhero film.
Japan have beaten Togo by 5-0 in an international friendly.
Tuesday, 13th October 2009
Japan has announced it will vie to hold the World Cup.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki team up for 2020 Olympics bid.
Monday, 12th October 2009
Japan is looking to CG character Astro Boy in its bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022.
Friday, 9th October 2009
Japan and South Korea have come to an agreement over how to deal with North Korea, after the country pulled out of nuclear talks.
Japanese astronauts can choose from 29 native dishes on the International Space Station.
Thursday, 8th October 2009
The first tropical storm to hit Japan in two years has reached the main island Honshu.
Newly elected Japanese PM seeks to continue good relations with other Asian nations.
Wednesday, 7th October 2009
Japan has come tenth in a ranking of the best places to live in the world.
The first tropical storm to hit Japan in two years is due to arrive in the country later this week.
Tuesday, 6th October 2009
Tennis player crashes out of Japan Open.
A number of Scottish national squad players have pulled out of an international match against Japan.
Japanese car maker reveals new concept model.
Monday, 5th October 2009
Japanese food staples are 'a gateway to global cuisine'
Former finance minister found dead at his home.
Friday, 2nd October 2009
Japan will today find out whether its Olympic bid has been successful.
Japanese Grand Prix practice hit by heavy rain, leading a number of drivers to sit out.
The number of people unemployed in Japan is at its lowest level for seven months.
Thursday, 1st October 2009
Andy Murray has announced he will not play in the upcoming Japan Open.
Japanese finance minister says rising yen not up for discussion at finance summit.
Wednesday, 30th September 2009
The level of factory output in Japan has risen for the sixth month in a row.
Japan hit by rising deflation as is struggles to emerge from a deep recession.
Tuesday, 29th September 2009
Lewis Hamilton has told of his excitement of taking to the Sukuza racetrack in Japan this weekend.
Japanese tennis star scoops first major win in 13 years.
Monday, 28th September 2009
Liberal Democratic Party of Japan to elect new leader.
Jensen Button says he is confident about the next event on the Formula One calender, the Japanese Grand Prix.
Friday, 25th September 2009
A new unicycle has been unveiled by Japanese motoring company Honda.
A Japanese telecommunications company has built a mobile phone made from wood.
Thursday, 24th September 2009
Japanese exports fell in August, the second month in a row in which a drop was recorded.
Gaming giant Sony has revealed its new controller at a gaming event in Tokyo.
Wednesday, 23rd September 2009
Japanese music fans have helped digitally remastered versions of classic albums by the Beatles to sell well around the globe.
New Japanese prime minister appoints justice minister with strong views against the death penalty.
A 74-year-old bodybuilder from Japan has come top of a senior category in a tournament.
Tuesday, 22nd September 2009
New statistics from the Japanese government have revealed an ageing female population.
Japan has given the world a number of interesting cultural phenomenons, which are not all linked to video games and gaming, it has been said.
Monday, 21st September 2009
Hiring people to pose as friends or family members is becoming increasingly popular in Japan.
The Japanese prime minister has landed in New York to begin a week of meetings with world leaders including Barack Obama.
Friday, 18th September 2009
Japan Airlines has recieved a bid from a consoritum of three of its rival carriers.
A Japanese spaceship which set off for the International Space Station last week has arrived on time.
Thursday, 17th September 2009
29 railway stations in Japan are to be fitted with brand new LED lighting in a bid to boost people's mood.
The Bank of Japan has said that there are some signs of economic recovery in the country.
Wednesday, 16th September 2009
The newly-elected Japanese prime minister has been officially sworn in as the country's new leader today.
Visitors to Japan may find that using the country's famous bullet train may allow them to explore a wide range of places in just a couple of weeks.
Tuesday, 15th September 2009
Japanese baseball star breaks long-standing record.
Japan Airlines has announced thousands of job losses as it continues to be hit by the ongoing impact of the recession.
The newly-elected Japanese prime minister has been choosing members of his team.
Monday, 14th September 2009
The Japanese island of Yakushima is an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.
US airbases in Japan could see reduced numbers of jet fighters under new plans.
Friday, 11th September 2009
A new survey has revealed that there are now more than 40,000 Japanese people aged 100 or over.
Japan launched its latest spaceship yesterday, which is now on its way to the International Space Station.
Thursday, 10th September 2009
Japanese firm announces it is in talks to buy a soft drink firm.
Travellers to Japan could be interested in paying a visit to this month's Tokyo Game Show.
Sales of the Playstation 3 have risen dramatically after a new version of the console was released.
Wednesday, 9th September 2009
The Democratic Party of Japan has announced it will team up with two other parties to form a coalition.
The Japanese release date for the next installment of the Final Fantasy franchise has been announced.
Tuesday, 8th September 2009
Toyota has announced it will take on hundreds of extra staff in October of this year.
Report shows mobile phone usage levels in Japan and other parts of Asia.
A pop single released by the Japanese prime-minister elect has sparked a bidding frenzy online.
Monday, 7th September 2009
A new online game in which players can inhabit a world full of Sanrio characters has launched in the US.
Japanese prime minister-elect pledges to cut the country's carbon emissions.
Friday, 4th September 2009
The Walkman has outsold the iPod for the first time in years.
The Toyota Prius has topped the best selling list in Japan for the four month in a row.
Japanese cuisine is varied and interesting, and could be a surprise for Brits taking a trip there.
Thursday, 3rd September 2009
The new Japanese first lady has raised a few eyebrows with comments made in a book.
Cyclist tackles South Asia on a bike to highlight the impact of climate change.
Wednesday, 2nd September 2009
Japanese company launches survival kit to help pets in the country cope with earthquakes.
Lexus releases pictures of its latest concept vehicle ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Japanese player who has been compared to Ronaldo catches the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Tuesday, 1st September 2009
Democratic Party of Japan win Japanese election.
A couple from Japan have won a tango dance competition in Argentina.
Friday, 28th August 2009
The current Japanese PM has responded to his falling popularity in opinion polls.
Japanese car manufacturer announces it is pulling out of US factory.
Festival set to showcase the interesting world of Japanese arts.
Japanese experts have revealed a robot nurse to help lift patients.
Japanese artist Okamoto Mitsuhiro is set to showcase at the Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery.
Thursday, 27th August 2009
The level of goods exported from Japan has fallen for the tenth month in a row.
Japan's next election brought up to date with the use of modern social networking sites.
Japanese electronics firm announces redundancies.
Wednesday, 26th August 2009
Eco-firm aims to help Japanese businesses lower their energy use.
Tuesday, 25th August 2009
The Democratic Party could give the BOJ more independence.
Hitachi Data Systems has announced a new data centre in Japan which could be the industry's greenest and most reliable.
Jamie Oliver is set to bring his Italian restaurant to Japan.
More western acts have been drawn to Japan with the help of Creativeman Productions.
Monday, 24th August 2009
Japan Airlines could be joining forces with a rival firm after seeing its profits fall.
Lifeguards from Australia make the trip to Japan to help with seaside safety.
Japanese car marque recalls hundreds of thousands of cars.
Friday, 21st August 2009
The Japanese opposition party is set to be victorious at the next election, opinion polls suggest.
The Japanese stock exchange sees a sharp drop after the yen gains strength.
Thursday, 20th August 2009
Japanese still remaining cautious over signs of economic recovery.
Japanese power plant estimates the cost of its shutdown after the country was hit by three earthquakes.
Japan has announced another aid package for typhoon-hit island Taiwan.
Wednesday, 19th August 2009
Japan's role in the space race is established, with a number of launches each year.
Farmland in Africa and South America is helping Japan ensure it can meet food requirements in the years to come.
A Japanese baseball team has seen two of its players and its coach hit by swine flu.
Tuesday, 18th August 2009
Cooking in the Robata tradition brings "crazy-good flavour" to food.
Monday, 17th August 2009
Positive news is reported by Japan's Cabinet Office.
An earthquake in Japan caused no damage on Monday.
Friday, 14th August 2009
A new anime film could prove to be a big hit in the US.
Thursday, 13th August 2009
Japan has been hit by another eartquake, the third to rock the country in a week.
The leader of the Japanese Happiness Realization Party has spoken about the upcoming election.
Wednesday, 12th August 2009
The University of Loughborough gets ready to welcome visitors from Japan.
Leader of Japanese opposition pledges to improve ties with China.
Wholesale prices drop sharply in Japan.
Tuesday, 11th August 2009
Japanese business sector gets good news over machinery orders.
Japan is rocked by another earthquake, the second to hit the country in two days.
Monday, 10th August 2009
Scottish designer turns heads as Tokyo Fashion Week.
Japan has been hit by an earthquake, the strongest so far this year.
Missing Japanese pop star is found and arrested.
Friday, 7th August 2009
Japan Airlines sees its profits fall in the last few months.
Japanese actress and singer goes missing after police arrest husband.
Thursday, 6th August 2009
Japanese car manufacturers join forces over electric car standards.
The skills behind an interesting Japanese trend for rice field art have been revealed.
Japan could be an ideal place for families with children to take a holiday.
Wednesday, 5th August 2009
A summit attracting manga-mad cartoon fans has been held in Japan.
Many famous Asian sports stars are given interesting nicknames by the press, it has been noted.
Tuesday, 4th August 2009
Nintendo DSi users can now upload pictures taken with the device on to social networking site Facebook.
Scientists in Japan unveil a robotic suit aimed at helping those with weak limbs and poor mobility.
One writer notes the weird and experimental ice cream flavours that visitors to Japan may want to enjoy.
Monday, 3rd August 2009
Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has launched a new electric vehicle.
First criminal trial held in Japan since WW2, after overhaul of judicial system.
Friday, 31st July 2009
A pair of pants belonging to a Japanese astronaut are to be tested by scientists.
One DJ has told of his love of the Japanese dance music crowd.
New Wii game gets a good response from gaming fans.
Gaming company Nintendo sees a fall in sales.
Thursday, 30th July 2009
Japanese manufacturing output is up for the fourth month in a row.
A Japanese dance group is set to wow audiences in the UK this week.
An art festival in Japan is continuing this week, with artists from all over the world set to attend.
Brits who are fans of water sports could consider a holiday to Japan to check out a surf festival.
Wednesday, 29th July 2009
Japan has won the bidding to be the host nation of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Japanese car marques post surprising results.
A new craze for reading novels on mobile phones is emerging in Japan.
Tuesday, 28th July 2009
The final stage of work on the Japanese Space Station has been completed.
The interesting culture of Japan has long fascinated the British, it is noted.
Flying pass for Asia could help eastern tourists save cash.
A job as a hostess in Japan is a role that is increasingly popular among young women, it has been said.
Monday, 27th July 2009
Japanese tourists could be interested in two traditional festivals which are due to be held in the country next month.
A Japanese golfer is celebrating after winning the Evian Masters tournament.
Friday, 24th July 2009
The Japanese city of Fukuoka has an interesting arts and music scene, it has been revealed.
Japanese railway workers are set to be checked for chirpiness by a new Smile Scanner.
The 2009 Fuji Rock festival begins today (July 24th).
Thursday, 23rd July 2009
Nintendo is set to release a Jackson 5 themed karaoke game.
Japanese car marques come top of reliability test.
Japanese inspired art gallery set to open.
Wednesday, 22nd July 2009
Disney Japan have announced they are to release films on memory card.
Tuesday, 21st July 2009
Japan is set to be the major country with the highest number of people aged 100 and over by 2050.
The Sea of Japan is set for another influx of giant jellyfish.
Monday, 20th July 2009
Travel writer enthuses about Tokyo, calling it a futuristic and varied place to visit.
Friday, 17th July 2009
Japanese-Americans awarded honorary degrees decades after attending university.
Thursday, 16th July 2009
A group from Tokyo is set to watch world class swimmers in action in Rome tomorrow.
Anime convention set to see Japanese culture fans flock to Baltimore.
Wednesday, 15th July 2009
The Emperor and Empress of Japan have arrived in Hawaii for the last leg of a US tour.
Tuesday, 14th July 2009
A new video game has sold millions on its first weekend of release in Japan.
Monday, 13th July 2009
One food writer has called Osaka the greatest city to eat in across the world.
Tokyo has topped a list of the most expensive cities for expats to make a new life.
Friday, 10th July 2009
A suburb in Tokyo has been fitted out with almost 1,000 lights.
Thursday, 9th July 2009
A 18-metre tall robot has been unveiled in Tokyo, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a popular Japanese TV show.
Japanese football fixtures for 2010 warm-up announced.
Wednesday, 8th July 2009
Actor Richard Gere has spoken of the story of a faithful Japanese dog.
Japan's Formula 1 racing is at risk as the recession has forced its cancellation for next year.
Tuesday, 7th July 2009
The Japanese Emperor has arrived in Canada for a 21 day tour of the country.
Monday, 6th July 2009
One writer has spoken of one of the more peculiar interests of many Japanese.
Friday, 3rd July 2009
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are to visit Canada and Hawaii on a goodwill tour.
Japanese car makers are facing accusations that their silent-running hybrid cars are dangerous to pedestrians.
Thursday, 2nd July 2009
Japan has labelled North Korea's decision to test short-range missiles as "provocative".
A Japanese businessman has acquired a majority share at Plymouth Argyle.
Wednesday, 1st July 2009
Japanese prime minister Taro Aso has appointed two new cabinet ministers.
Two Japanese banks are to merge due to pressures from the economic downturn.
The organisers of the Rugby World Cup have recommended Japan as the host of the 2019 tournament.
Tuesday, 30th June 2009
The Japanese space probe Kaguya has discovered evidence of uranium on the surface of the moon.
The Japanese government is to contribute to a £1 billion cash injection for the chip manufacturer Elpida.
Monday, 29th June 2009
Teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa has qualified for The Open with victory at a Japanese tournament.
Japanese consumers have queued in the streets of Tokyo for the launch of the new iPhone model.
Friday, 26th June 2009
Japan is paying its respects to Michael Jackson following the singer's sudden death.
Japanese midfield player Daisuke Matsui has completed his transfer to French club Grenoble.
Thursday, 25th June 2009
Defending champions Gamba Osaka have been knocked out of the Asian Champions League by Kawasaki Frontale.
A new face recognition system has been installed in a Tokyo electronics store as part of a new security trial.
Wednesday, 24th June 2009
Japanese exports have suffered a downturn compared to 2008.
Miyazaki mayor Hideo Higashikokubaru has announced his intention to become a candidate for the leadership of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party.
Tuesday, 23rd June 2009
Japan has commemorated the 64th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa.
The Japanese swimmer Ryosuke Irie has had his world record backstroke time annulled due to his choice of swimsuit.
The Japanese government has stated that Google Street View does not violate the country's privacy laws.
Monday, 22nd June 2009
Nissan is to open a production facility for electric cars in America, according to a newspaper.
The fossilised teeth of what could be an ancestor of the tyrannosaurus have been discovered in Japan.
Friday, 19th June 2009
The world's oldest man has died in Japan age 113.
The Japanese military has been given expanded jurisdiction to take action against Somali pirates.
Tokyo has presented its bid for the 2016 Olympic Games to the International Olympic Committee.
Thursday, 18th June 2009
A Japanese rail company has unveiled the country's fastest-ever bullet train.
The Japanese finance minister has stated his expectation that the country's economy has reached its lowest point.
Wednesday, 17th June 2009
Japanese scientists are designing new underwater sponge devices to harvest uranium from the water.
The Japanese government has banned all exports to North Korea for nearly a year in response to the communist state's latest nuclear tests.
Japan lost their final World Cup qualifying match against Australia in Melbourne.
Tuesday, 16th June 2009
Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura is to leave Scotland for a move to Spain or Japan, according to reports.
Groundbreaking Hawaiian sumo wrestler Jesse Takamiyama is to retire today at the age of 65.
Monday, 15th June 2009
Japan's opposing Democratic Party has won a landslide victory in a local election.
The Japanese environment minister has met with Chinese and Korean representatives to discuss green issues.
Japan's Prince Hitachi has visited Peru as part of a celebration of Japanese emigration.
Friday, 12th June 2009
Japan's internal affairs minister has resigned from the cabinet after a row over the running of the postal service.
The Japanese and Indian space agencies are to collaborate on a photosynthesis research project.
Thursday, 11th June 2009
A new report has revealed that Tokyo is the second most expensive place in the world.
The Japanese economy has contracted by a record 14.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2009.
A new pancake-cooking robot has been unveiled at a technology exhibition in Japan.
Wednesday, 10th June 2009
Japan have ended Qatar's chances of qualifying for the World Cup with a 1-1 draw.
Japanese prime minister Taro Aso has announced "ambitious" new environmental targets for the next decade.
Japanese waters have been inundated by swarms of colossal jellyfish.
Tuesday, 9th June 2009
The new Transformers movie, Revenge of the Fallen, has made its worldwide debut in Tokyo.
The Japanese lunar probe Kaguya is to collide with the moon later this week.
Monday, 8th June 2009
Japan have claimed their place at the 2010 World Cup by beating Uzbekistan 1-0.
Mitsubishi has unveiled its brand new i-MiEV all-electric vehicle, which can be charged using a standard plug socket.
Friday, 5th June 2009
Coca Cola Japan is to introduce a new green tea flavoured version of the drink.
A hybrid car has topped the Japanese auto sales charts for the second month in a row.
The stars of Terminator Salvation have visited Tokyo for the Japanese premiere of the film.
Thursday, 4th June 2009
The Japanese Olympic team has announced that it will be based in Loughborough during the 2012 Games.
Japan and China are to enter into discussions to tackle the issue of copyright piracy.
Wednesday, 3rd June 2009
Sony has revealed the PSP Go, a new smaller version of its handheld games console.
Japan has been invited by to participate in the 2010 Copa America by hosts Argentina.
Japan Airlines may be about to receive a 100 billion yen loan.
Tuesday, 2nd June 2009
Japanese swimmer Ryosuke Irie has stated his frustrations over the swimwear debate that has placed his world record 200m time in doubt.
A Tokyo jewellery store is giving away free diamonds as part of a promotional campaign.
Monday, 1st June 2009
Japanese archaeologists believe that they may have discovered the burial site of the legendary Queen Himiko.
Japan have beaten Belgium 4-0 to claim the Kirin Cup.
Friday, 29th May 2009
Acclaimed author Haruki Murakami has release his secretive new novel 1Q84.
Students at a Tokyo university are being given free iPhones to monitor attendance.
Tokyo's Olympic committee will appeal to the Japanese crown prince to publically support its 2016 bid.
Thursday, 28th May 2009
An online archive of Akira Kurosawa memorabilia has been launched.
Japanese scientists have bred fluorescent monkeys to further the study of genetic disease.
The Japanese retail sector has reported decreased sales for the eighth consecutive month.
Wednesday, 27th May 2009
Ryo Ishikawa will not play in the US Open after performing poorly in the qualifying event.
Japan cruised to a 4-0 victory in their Kirin Cup clash against Chile on Wednesday.
Japan's exports grew in April, but remain well below the level of 12 months ago.
Tuesday, 26th May 2009
Japan's recession may be close to an end.
Tomoaki Makino's new hairstyle is the subject of much discussion in Japan.
Friday, 22nd May 2009
The Tokyo String Quartet will be among the performers at this year's Pacific Music Festival in Sapporo, Japan.
Japanese women enjoy the highest life expectancy of females across the world, new statistics show.
A Japanese engineer who broke the world record for the longest flight of a paper aeroplane wants to take his passion to another whole level.
Thursday, 21st May 2009
Chiba Lotte Marines fans are using silence and huge signs to show their support for their team's manager.
Businesses in Osaka are better equipped than most to ride out the storms of the current economic crisis, one expert has claimed.
Economic factors have led to Porche and Maserati withdrawing from this year's Tokyo Motor Show.
Wednesday, 20th May 2009
Global food firm Nestle has launched a new research unit in Tokyo as part of its plans to advance nutrition research in Japan.
More than 4,000 educational institutions in Japan have been shut as a result of swine flu, new reports state.
Visitors can find Tokyo's best hamburgers - with a local twist - in the fashionable district of Harajuku, if one writer is to be believed.
One of Japan's biggest football stars could be returning to the J-League after Yokohama F Marinos confirmed they have begun moves to re-sign Shunsuke Nakamura.
Kawasaki Frontale will face Gamba Osaka in the first knockout round of the 2009 Asian Champions League after slipping to defeat in their final group match.
Mazda has announced that it plans to resume full production at its Japanese plants from next month.
Tuesday, 19th May 2009
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Japan to set an example for the rest of the world in how it deals with the swine flu outbreak.
The area of Japan known as Ura-Nihon is a "hitchhiker's paradise" and perfect for those who like meeting new people, one travel writer states.
Japanese banks are considering agribusiness as an opportunity to grow their funds, it has emerged.
Monday, 18th May 2009
Japanese mask makers performed well in the financial markets over the weekend as the swine flu outbreak hit the country.
Toyota has set itself the target of selling 10,000 units of its third-generation Prius model every month in Japan.
Friday, 15th May 2009
Hundreds of tents are among the humanitarian assistance being delivered to Sri Lanka by the Japanese government, it has emerged.
Thursday, 14th May 2009
Complaints over privacy have prompted Google to retake photographs for its Street View service in Japan.
Sumo wrestler Asashoryu has recovered from defeat earlier this week to beat Takekaze at the Summer Grand Sumo tournament.
The annual procession to commemorate the first Shogun in Japan, Tokugawa Ieyasu, is to take place at the Toshogu Shrine in Nikko on Sunday (May 17th).
The hometown of celebrated manga illustrator Osamu Tezuka is to be promoted by one of his most well-known creations.
Wednesday, 13th May 2009
Japanese electronics maker Hitachi has revealed a net loss of more than 787 billion yen (£5.41 billion).
Over 50 million tourists visited the Japanese city of Kyoto last year, new figures have revealed.
Tuesday, 12th May 2009
Visitors to the Japanese city of Fukuoka between July 1st and 15th will be able to enjoy the annual spectacle of the Hakata Gion Tamakasa Festival.
Ryo Ishikawa, Japan's teenage golfing sensation, is to take part in the Professional Golf Association (PGA) Championship.
Monday, 11th May 2009
Ichiro Ozawa is to resign as the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) amid a political funding scandal.
Hakuho, the Mongolian grand champion, has clinched his second victory at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Friday, 8th May 2009
Japan is to launch a database of people overseas who are interested in visiting the country, it has emerged.
Japan has submitted a bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2015 or 2019, it been revealed.
Thursday, 7th May 2009
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to descend on the Japanese town of Itako for the annual Iris Flower Festival.
Despite the impact of the economic downturn on people's disposable income, Japan's conveyor sushi restaurants are doing booming trade.
Wednesday, 6th May 2009
Hideo Ko, the Japanese singer famous for pioneering the chanson form of French singing, has died of pneumonia at the age of 90.
The mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki have thrown their full support behind US president Barack Obama's call for a world free of nuclear weapons.
Tuesday, 5th May 2009
Holidaymakers visiting Japan in July will be able to witness a tenth-century spectacle in Soma City.
Asashoryu, the Mongolian sumo grand champion, has been given permission to live permanently in Japan, it has emerged.
Friday, 1st May 2009
Thousands of people have gathered in Tokyo today (May 1st) for the annual May Day celebrations.
A food fair has begun in the Japanese city of Osaka.
Thursday, 30th April 2009
Japan's economy received a boost this week as new figures revealed that industrial output rose during March.
Visitors to Japan will be able to experience a spectacular fire festival in July.
Japan has introduced an inspection system for all pigs imported into the country in the wake of the outbreak of swine influenza across the world.
Wednesday, 29th April 2009
Veteran Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood has been named as one of the foreign recipients of Japan's annual spring honours.
Taro Aso, the prime minister of Japan, has arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing on an official trip.
Next month sees the annual festival of Mifune Matsuri take place in the Japanese city of Arashiyama.
Tuesday, 28th April 2009
Today (April 28th) sees the start of the La Folle Journee classical musical gala in Japan.
Japan has announced it is to suspend visa-entry for Mexican nationals attempting to enter the country.
Around 1,000 people are expected to take part in the All Japan Poker Championship (AJPC), which begins next month.
Monday, 27th April 2009
Japan's largest car manufacturers have seen an increase in vehicle production for the first time since the downturn in the market began, it has emerged.
Narita Airport in the Japanese capital Tokyo has begun testing passengers for swine flu following an outbreak of the condition in Mexico.
Friday, 24th April 2009
A halt in the decline of golf club memberships in Japan has been proposed as a potential indicator that an economic recovery is on the way.
Sumo wrestlers in Japan are preparing for one the six Grand Tournaments of the year - the May Basho.
Thursday, 23rd April 2009
Music lovers are now able to watch music video clips for free at the MTV Japan website, it has been announced.
Japan's official weather forecaster has predicted that weather in the country will be hotter than usual over the next three months.
Taiwanese people would rather visit Japan than any other country, a survey has indicated.
Wednesday, 22nd April 2009
Japan's national football league is set to scrap transfer fees for out-of-contract players.
Japanese whisky is developing a reputation to rival that of the more established international brands, it has emerged.
Tuesday, 21st April 2009
Visitors to Tokyo who find themselves in need of somewhere to go and chill out with a cool beverage may want to head for the Absolut Icebar.
Taro Aso, the prime minister of Japan, has sent an offering to one of the country's most controversial war shrines.
Monday, 20th April 2009
A series of sketches are among the exhibits on display at a Tokyo show dedicated to legendary manga illustrator Osamu Tezuka.
Crown Princess Masako performed her first official duty outside Tokyo for more than a year yesterday (April 20th).
Friday, 17th April 2009
Rie Kaneto of Japan has set a new national record for the breaststroke.
A two-day festival aimed at increasing awareness of environmental issues begins in Yoyogi Park tomorrow (April 17th).
Nearly 2,000 people from all walks of life turned up for a special garden party hosted by Japan's top royals yesterday (April 16th).
Thursday, 16th April 2009
The trial version of the new Playstation 3 game, "Final Fantasy XIII", has become available in Japan.
A ride based on the 2001 Disney film Monsters, Inc has been launched at the Tokyo Disneyland resort.
Plans are afoot for Japan to launch dozens of micro-satellites to help predict natural disasters, it has emerged.
Wednesday, 15th April 2009
The Summer Sonic music festival takes place in Tokyo and Osaka from August 7th to 9th.
A Japanese restaurant chain is to open 170 new outlets this financial year, it has been announced.
Tuesday, 14th April 2009
The world's first ever robotic supermodel has been unveiled at Tokyo Fashion Week.
The University of Tokyo has been ranked 11th in a list of institutions cited in global research papers, it has been revealed.
Thursday, 9th April 2009
A ban on people riding bicycles with two children is to be lifted, the National Police Agency (NPA) has announced.
A UK woman has embarked on a journey from London to Tokyo.
Wednesday, 8th April 2009
The Toyota Prius has been named the most fuel efficient car by the organisers of the E-Mileage Awards.
Tuesday, 7th April 2009
Visitors to the Heian Jingu Shrine in June will be able to enjoy an open-air theatrical spectacle.
Japan has lost its place as one of the world's top two leaders when it comes to solar photovoltaic capacity, it has emerged.
The number of people using the internet in Japan has hit 90 million, new figures have shown.
Monday, 6th April 2009
The Japanese government has given its backing to US president Barack Obama's call for a nuclear-free world.
Japan is hoping to land a walking robot on the moon by 2020, it has emerged.
Friday, 3rd April 2009
The most efficient supercomputer in the world has begun operating in Japan, it has emerged.
The Kyoto International Manga Museum will be hosting a number of events over the next few weeks for fans of the iconic Japanese animated films.
Thursday, 2nd April 2009
Ale enthusiasts may be interested to learn that the Great Japan Beer Festival takes place from June 6th to 7th.
A record number of people have visited Japan's Disney parks, it has been announced.
Speed limits on Japanese roads could soon be changed following a review by the National Police Agency (NPA).
Wednesday, 1st April 2009
Japanese singers Misono and Kumi Koda staged a surprise performance outside Shinjuku railway station yesterday (March 31st).
A 17-year-old schoolgirl has become the first female to play professional baseball in Japan alongside men.
Starting today (April 1st), smoking will be banned at East Japan Railway stations in the Tokyo area.
Tuesday, 31st March 2009
The Tokyo Lesbian and Gay Film Festival takes place in the Japanese capital this July.
Chinese diva Jane Z made her Japanese debut at the Duo Music Exchange club in the trendy Tokyo district of Shibuya on Sunday (March 29th).
Monday, 30th March 2009
Social networking site MySpace has launched a karaoke service for its Japanese users, it has emerged.
Japan may begin subsidising sales of eco-friendly vehicles, a senior government figures has suggested.
Friday, 27th March 2009
Worldwide sales of Nintendo's Wii video game console have now topped the 50 million mark since it was launched in 2006.
Japan's justice ministry is to allow citizens to marry same-sex partners in countries where the ceremonies are legal, it has been confirmed.
Thursday, 26th March 2009
The remains of what may have been a palace built in the third century have been unearthed in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture.
A non-profit organisation based in Tokyo has been spreading its eco-friendly, anti-pollution message outside Japan, it has emerged.
Wednesday, 25th March 2009
A Japanese man has become the first person to be officially certified as a survivor of the atomic bomb blasts at both Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
Japanese films were the big winners at this year's annual Asian Film Awards, with Tokyo Sonata scooping the prize for best picture.
Tuesday, 24th March 2009
A ban on smoking in public places is set to be announced by the Japanese government next month, it has emerged.
The Japanese festival of Takayama Matsuri takes place from April 14th to 15th.
This year's Tokyo Motor Show will be a much smaller affair, as car manufacturers reduce their marketing budgets amid the economic downturn.
Monday, 23rd March 2009
Japan has beaten the US 9-4 to make it through to the final of the World Baseball Classic.
Cherry blossoms in Tokyo and Nagasaki prefectures bloomed on Saturday (March 21st), it has emerged.
Friday, 20th March 2009
Defending champions Japan have dumped Cuba out of the World Baseball Classic in San Diego with a 5-0 victory.
Hugo Chavez, the left-wing president of Venezuela, is to visit Japan next month to meet prime minister Taro Aso, it has been announced.
Thursday, 19th March 2009
There are only a few days left for visitors to Japan to catch the annual Festival/Tokyo, which is taking place at various venues across the Japanese capital.
Buildings that can withstand even the strongest of earthquakes could be coming to a street in Japan soon, it has emerged.
Wednesday, 18th March 2009
Japan hopes to increase its worldwide share in the production of solar cells to more than one-third by 2020, it has been announced.
More than 130 All Nippon Airways (ANA) flights were cancelled following industrial action by pilots, it has emerged.
Tuesday, 17th March 2009
Sumo star Yokozuna Asashoryu clinched a second consecutive title victory after beating Kyokutenho on the first day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan has announced it is to provide 490 billion yen (£3.5 billion) worth of loans to developing nations for them to invest in green projects.
Monday, 16th March 2009
A Japanese astronaut is about to become the first person from the country to spend an extended period of time on the International Space Station.
Chocolates made using traditional Japanese ingredients are proving to be a big hit in the UK, it has emerged.
Friday, 13th March 2009
Japan's teenage golf sensation Ryo Ishikawa said he is ready to bounce back from an unspectacular start to his US PGA Tour debut.
Hollywood star Tom Cruise flew dozens of fans to the Japanese city of Osaka for the premiere of his new film, it has been revealed.
Mancunian rockers Oasis will be performing in Japan next week as part of a tour promoting their most recent album, Dig out Your Soul.
Thursday, 12th March 2009
A Japanese version of the popular board Monopoly is proving a popular purchase during the economic downturn.
More than 100 couples have been invited to Japan's Imperial Palace next month as part of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.
Wednesday, 11th March 2009
Veteran rocker Rod Stewart is embarking on his first tour of Japan for 13 years.
Japan's famous bullet trains will begin offering broadband services to their passengers from March 14th, it has emerged.
Tuesday, 10th March 2009
Tom Cruise landed at Narita International Airport at the weekend along with wife Katie Holmes and daughter Suri.
Japan's Sakurajima volcano has erupted, sending clouds of debris into the sky.
March 15th will see St Patrick's Day celebrations taking place throughout the world and Tokyo will be no exception.
Japan should spearhead efforts to launch a common currency throughout Asia, a thinktank has claimed.
Monday, 9th March 2009
Fans of Barbie who are planning to tie the knot in Japan may be pleased to learn that a new bridal range based on the famous doll is to be launched in the country soon.
Japan is to provide billions of yen to pay the wages of Afghan police officers in an effort to help the rebuilding effort in the country, it has emerged.
Champion sumo wrestler Asashoryu has made his debut as a fashion model at a show in Tokyo.
Friday, 6th March 2009
A Japanese astronaut is attempting to undertake a series of bizarre tasks when he takes off into space later this month.
A growing number of Buddhist temples throughout Japan have enacted smoking bans, it has emerged.
Thursday, 5th March 2009
Japan will launch its World Baseball Classic (WBC) campaign today (March 5th) against China at the Tokyo Dome.
The vibrant religious festival of Kanda Matsuri takes place in the Shitamachi district of downtown Tokyo from May 7th to 15th.
Wednesday, 4th March 2009
Rock group The Wedding Present are to return to Tokyo next week for the first time in 16 years for a series of performances.
The Japanese parliament has approved a plan to give a cash hand-out to every resident in an attempt to kickstart spending during the economic downturn.
Tuesday, 3rd March 2009
More than 5,000 people, including some prominent Japanese athletes, walked across Tokyo's Rainbow Bridge recently to promote the cities bid for the 2016 Olympic Games.
Sales of new cars in Japan fell by nearly one-third last month as consumers tightened their belts, new figures have shown.
Crown Princess Masako of Japan has a rare solo appearance outside of the Imperial palace walls.
Monday, 2nd March 2009
A Tokyo music store staffed by musicians is reportedly attracting the attention of young music fans in the city.
This month will see record reductions in toll fees on Japan's highways as the government launches a new system for taxing motorists.
Friday, 27th February 2009
The Japanese government has announced it will increase the amount of food aid it sends to Nepal.
Japan Airlines has announced it has improved the standard of meals on its flights to European destinations.
The International Fantastic Film Festival 2009 opened in Yubari City yesterday (February 26th).
Budding athletes who failed in their bid to run in this year's Tokyo Marathon can take part in a much less physically demanding way, it has emerged.
Classical music fans may be interested to learn that the annual La Folle Journee gala will be taking place at the Tokyo International Forum soon.
Props used in during the making of the upcoming Terminator film are to go on display at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo next month.
Japan's big three car manufacturers have reported a sharp drop in vehicle production yesterday.
Thursday, 26th February 2009
Jazz lovers visiting downtown Tokyo may want to keep an eye out for a unique taxi service that plays jazz tunes while taking passengers of 90-minute tours of the city.
Wednesday, 25th February 2009
Japanese prime minister Taro Aso's visit to meet with the US president Barack Obama has been met with mixed reponses in Japan.
Motoaki Inukai, head of the Japan Football Association (JFA), has said he hopes Japan could still host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022, even if it is not successful in its bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics.
The annual Grand Festival of Spring takes place at Nikko City's Toshogu Shrine in Tochigi Prefecture this May.
The yen fell broadly in foreign exchange trading today (February 25th) staying close to three-month lows against the dollar.
The Japan Fine Arts Exhibition takes place at the Osaka Municipal Museum of Art throughout next month.
Tuesday, 24th February 2009
Scientists in Japan are developing an innovative type of wallpaper that can be turned into a TV screen, it has emerged.
Taro Aso, the prime minister of Japan, is to become the first foreign leader to visit President Obama at the White House today (February 24th).
Monday, 23rd February 2009
Japanese film Departures has scooped the prize for best foreign language feature at this year's Oscars.
Heavy snowstorms have disrupted train services and led to flight cancellations across Japan, local authorities have reported.
Friday, 20th February 2009
Ryo Ishikawa, Japan's teenage golfing sensation, has been feeling the pressure as he makes his debut on the US PGA tour.
More than 200 Japanese kids attended an event to demonstrate their robot-building skills with Lego and learn more about climate change.
A trade agreement was signed between Japan and Switzerland yesterday (February 19th) in an effort to counter what officials described as increasingly protectionist policies around the world.
Thursday, 19th February 2009
The number of people using bicycles to get around Japan's towns and cities is on the rise, new research has found.
Tadashi Yanai, the president of clothing giant Fast Retailing, has topped a list of Japan's richest people for the first time.
Wednesday, 18th February 2009
Animation fans may be interested to learn that the Tokyo International Anime Fair takes place in the Japanese capital from March 18th to 21st.
Japanese author Haruki Murakami has become the first non-European-language writer to be presented with the prestigious Jerusalem Prize.
Tuesday, 17th February 2009
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (Jaxa) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have unveiled a new space rocket which, it is hoped, will boost the prestige of the country.
Ryo Ishikawa, Japan's 17-year-old golfing sensation, is preparing to make his debut on the US PGA circuit.
Monday, 16th February 2009
US secretary of state Hilary Clinton has arrived in Japan today (February 16th) on her first diplomatic trip since taking up office.
Friday, 13th February 2009
Visitors to Japan who find themselves in the mood for a cocktail and some relaxing live jazz may want to take a visit to the Park Hyatt Tokyo's New York Bar.
The Tokyo 2016 Olympic bid organising committee yesterday (February 12th) promised to stage the "most compact Olympic Games" in the history of the sporting tournament if its bid is successful.
Japanese electronics manufacturer Pioneer has announced it is to abandon its production of flat-screen TVs amid a growing financial crisis at the company.
Thursday, 12th February 2009
People across Japan will be getting ready to celebrate Valentine's Day on Saturday (February 14th), however the Japanese version of the event is somewhat different to our own.
The metropolitan government of Tokyo is reportedly planning to boost its chances of being awarded the 2016 Summer Olympic Games by making greater use of green energy sources.
Wednesday, 11th February 2009
Japan has been named the best holiday destination in the world by Wanderlust Travel Magazine.
Hilary Clinton, the US secretary of state, has requested a meeting with Ichiro Ozawa, the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Japan, when she visits the country next week.
Japanese electricals company Sanyo has announced it will invest ten billion yen (£77,000,000) in a new solar cell plant in Osaka Prefecture.
Hollywood star Will Smith was in Tokyo on Monday (February 9th) for the premiere of his latest film Seven Pounds.
Tuesday, 10th February 2009
The number of new mobile phones sold in Japan fell in 2008 for the first time in four years, new figures have shown.
Japanese scientists have successfully identified an enzyme that could be used to suppress breast cancer.
Monday, 9th February 2009
Japanese pop singer Ami Suzuki celebrated her 27th birthday with a special performance at the Shibuya-Ax live house yesterday (February 8th).
Taro Aso, the prime minister of Japan, is to tell his minister[s] to draft a "Green New Deal" to help the country take on the twin challenges of the economic downturn and climate change, it has emerged.
Friday, 6th February 2009
Pop band Coldplay will be taking to the stage at Japan's Saitama Super Arena on February 11th and 12th.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei increased by 1.9 per cent in trading today (February 6th).
Thursday, 5th February 2009
Japanese car manufacturer Honda has begun selling the cheapest hybrid vehicle on the market.
The annual Sapporo Snow Festival has begun, with one of this year's highlights being a reproduction of the Namdaemun Gate in Seoul made entirely from snow.
Wednesday, 4th February 2009
It has finally been confirmed that Hilary Clinton, the new US secretary of state, will visit Japan on February 16th.
Tuesday, 3rd February 2009
Visitors to Japan next month could be in with a chance to see some of the world of sumo wrestling biggest names battling it out at the March Grand Sumo Tournament.
The governments of Japan and Iraq have signed a bilateral agreement aimed at forging closer economic and cultural links between the two nations.
Monday, 2nd February 2009
Mount Asama, which crosses Japan's Gunma and Nagano prefectures, erupted today (February 2nd) at 01.51 local time, it has been reported.
Hilary Clinton, the new US secretary of state, could pay a visit to Japan within the next few weeks, it has emerged.
Friday, 30th January 2009
Japan is among a number of Asian countries who are expected to bid to host the 2018 World Cup, it has been reported.
Japan is a great place to embark on a music-buying excursion, particularly after going to see a gig, it has been claimed.
Thursday, 29th January 2009
Tokyo's Kubuki-za is set to be refurbished to feature new offices on top of a new 2,000-capacity theatre wing.
A new solar power plant is to be constructed near Tokyo as Japan continues to press ahead with its advancement into the global renewable energy market.
The Asia-Pacific 'super series' has been rocked after the Japan Golf Tour Organisation (JGTO) slammed the organisation surrounding the event.
A new health service is being launched by Nintendo for its popular Wii games console.
Wednesday, 28th January 2009
Japanese tennis player Ai Sugiyama and her Slovakian partner Daniela Hantuchova have made it through to the semi-finals of the women's doubles at the Australian Open.
Taro Aso, Japan's prime minister pledged today (January 28th) to create 1.6 million jobs in the country over the next two years.
Courtney Love, the controversial rocker and ex-wife of the late Kurt Cobain, has spoken of her obsession with Japan on MySpace blog.
Tuesday, 27th January 2009
UK fashion chain Burberry Group has announced it intends to open at least 50 new stores across Japan over the next five years.
Visitors to the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation are being invited to go on a unique, three-dimensional journey through space.
Visitors to Japan's famous tuna auctions have been asked to respect the serious business that occurs at what is an increasingly popular tourist attraction.
Monday, 26th January 2009
Three Japanese insurance firms have announced they intend to merge into a single entity, it has emerged.
US singer Janet Jackson, 42, has postponed her tour of Japan citing the global economic downturn as the main reason, it has emerged.
Friday, 23rd January 2009
Two Japanese firms have developed a prototype robot which could be used to apprehend criminals.
Japan launched the first satellite to monitor carbon dioxide emissions today (January 23rd), it has been reported.
Thursday, 22nd January 2009
Survivors of the atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 have expressed their hope that the new president of the US Barack Obama will work towards the goal of a nuclear-free world.
Temples throughout Japan are likely to be packed on April 8th this year as Buddhists celebrate the date on which Buddha is said to have been born.
Wednesday, 21st January 2009
A scientist in Japan has made a breakthrough that could pave the wave for nicotine-free cigarettes.
Travellers visiting Japan may be able to pick up an electronic items or a piece of furniture at a bargain price thanks to the supermarket chain Seiyu.
Tuesday, 20th January 2009
On the day of his historic inauguration, yet more Barack Obama-related news emerges from Japan after new figures show a book of his speeches has become a bestseller in the country.
Monday, 19th January 2009
The government of the Japanese city of Obama has been deluged with gifts from the country's admirers of Barack Obama who will be inaugurated as the 44th president of the US tomorrow (January 20th).
Travellers planning a visit to Tokyo may be glad to learn that the city's Tsukiji fish market has agreed to readmit sightseers.
Friday, 16th January 2009
Japan has strongly condemned a Israeli military attack that badly damaged UN relief aid compound.
The well-known Japanese probiotic drink Yakult could be the ideal thing to help people get back into a healthy eating routine now that the festive period is over, it has been suggested.
Thursday, 15th January 2009
Crime in Japan fell for the sixth consecutive year in 2008, reinforcing the country's image as one of the safest places to go travelling.
Ryo Aono of Japan has claimed victory in World Cup snowboard halfpipe event which took place yesterday (January 14th).
Japan's love of robots in renowned and new sales figures suggest many people are turning to cyber pets to cheer them up during the global economic downturn.
Wednesday, 14th January 2009
Several Japanese baseball legends were elected to the sport's hall of fame yesterday (January 13th).
Rising indie music stars Glasvegas will be performing at Tokyo's Liquid Room on January 20th.
The Irish premier Brian Cowen is currently leading the largest trade delegation in his country's history to Japan, the world's second biggest economy.
Tuesday, 13th January 2009
Pressure is growing on Japanese prime minister Taro Aso after a former reform minister quit the ruling Liberal Democrat party (LDP), it has been reported.
The Fuji Rock Festival is due to take place at the Nauba Ski Resort in Niigata, Japan, this July.
Monday, 12th January 2009
The popularity of the US president-elect in Japan seems to be on the increase, if sales of Obama masks are anything to go by.
Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura is expected to play in Japan's World Cup qualifier against Australia next month despite suffering from a groin strain at the weekend.
Sections of Japan's ageing population are turning to a diet rich in collagen in an effort to stay youthful, it has emerged.
Sunday, 11th January 2009
An array of up-and-coming designer talent is expected to go on show when Japan Fashion Week takes place in March.
Grand champion sumo wrestler Asashoryu is due to make his return to the rind at this weekend's New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
Friday, 9th January 2009
Scientists in Japan have announced the first successful cloning of a bull renowned for producing a luxury brand of beef.
Thursday, 8th January 2009
A performer known by some as the Japanese Bob Dylan is appealing for a new guitar after his last one was run over by a market vendor.
The ancient sport of equestrian archery is alive and well in Japan, it has emerged.
Holidaymakers visiting the Senso-ji Temple in Tokyo next month will be able to bid farewell to winter and usher in spring at a traditional Japanese ceremony which will be held on February 3rd.
Wednesday, 7th January 2009
Hamburgers made with local ingredients and culinary specialities are growing in popularity throughout Japan, it has emerged.
Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa has spoken of his excitement about his first trip into space.
A shortage of mocha beans is hitting coffee shops across Japan and forcing them to develop new blends of the beverage to satisfy demand from customers, it has emerged.
Tuesday, 6th January 2009
Japan's monarch, Emperor Akihito, marks two decades on the throne today (January 6th).
The pyrotechnical extravaganza that is the Kushimoto Fire Festival will be taking place on January 25th.
Monday, 5th January 2009
Tuna has soared to an eight-year high on the first day of auction trading in Tokyo, confirming the growing demand for the fish.
Japanese carmakers are currently racing to build a vehicle that emits no carbon dioxide and will be available on the open market, it has emerged.
Friday, 2nd January 2009
Future generations of Japanese are to be encouraged to be fluent in English under new plans from the country's government.
Wednesday, 31st December 2008
Around 60 flights to and from airports in Hokkaido have been cancelled today (December 31st) as a result of heavy snowfall, it has been reported.
Tuesday, 30th December 2008
Ryo Ishikawa, the Japanese teenage golf star, has been named the country's most valuable performer of the year.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 has finished 42 per cent down in trading at the end of the year.
Major department stores throughout Japan are trying to tempt shoppers through their doors by promoting so-called 'lucky bags' during the New Year.
Monday, 29th December 2008
Japan-based users of the popular Wii games console will soon be able to order food and watch movies on the device, it has emerged.
The New Year travel plans of thousands of people in Japan were disrupted by a glitch in the computer system on which the country's bullet trains rely.
Wednesday, 24th December 2008
A Swiss-born, bilingual monk is helping foreigners to gain a greater understanding of Buddhism in the sacred area of Koyasan, it has been reported.
Taro Aso, the prime minister of Japan, has ruled out calling a snap general election any time soon.
Brits are being urged to wrap their Christmas presents in the traditional Japanese style - using old pieces of cloth and fabric.
Tuesday, 23rd December 2008
The Tokyo Tower, one of the most potent symbols of Japan's resurgence following the Second World War, celebrates its 50th birthday today (December 23rd).
Japan's emperor Akihito celebrates his 75th birthday today (December 23rd).
Monday, 22nd December 2008
Japanese car giant Toyota expects to make its first full year loss in 67 years, it has announced.
Manchester United added new silverware to their trophy tally at the weekend when they won the Club World Cup in Yokohama.
Friday, 19th December 2008
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has cut interest rates from 0.3 per cent to 0.1 per cent today (December 19th) in an attempt to stimulate the country's financial system.
Thursday, 18th December 2008
Passengers travelling on Japan's bullet train system from next year will be able to hook up to the internet during their journey.
Japan Airlines has announced it is to be the first carrier in Asia to carry out a test flight using biofuel.
Winter flights between Japan and Alaska have resumed following the intervention of Alaskan governor and former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
Manchester United have made it through to the final of the Club World Cup Final after defeating Gamba Osaka 5-3 in a classic encounter.
Wednesday, 17th December 2008
The original model of Japan's famous bullet trains has been retired after 44 years of service.
The price of shares in the operator of a Japanese social networking site have soared as they made their debut on Tokyo's stock exchange.
The US is to deploy a dozen F-22 stealth fighter jets to Okinawa in Japan next year, it has been reported.
Tuesday, 16th December 2008
The perilous state of the US car manufacturing industry could have major implications for the Japanese auto sector, it has emerged.
Toshihide Maskawa, the Japanese Nobel physics laureate, has said he intends to bury his medal in the ground.
In news that could validate decades of Les Dawson jokes, new research suggests that living with the in-laws can seriously damage your health, particularly if you are a Japanese woman.
Monday, 15th December 2008
Premier League club Manchester United have received a rapturous reception after touching down in Japan to take part in the Club World Cup.
Friday, 12th December 2008
Japan's land ministry is planning to increase the number of dams in the country by about 100 in order to guard against the possibility of major floods, it has been reported.
Japan's first ever freestyle Olympic gold medalist Ai Shibata has announced her retirement from swimming.
A new 23 trillion yen (£169 billion) package to help stimulate Japan's economy has been announced by prime minister Taro Aso.
Thursday, 11th December 2008
Rail passengers running to catch their trains at Tokyo station will be doing a lot more than just saving time.
Students in Japan may be in for a treat ahead of their entrance examinations as food manufacturers in the country increase the number of so-called "lucky" products, according to the Mainichi Daily News.
A condominium complex's home management body and a number of residents in a Tokyo suburb have filed a lawsuit against a professional shogi player, according to the Associated Press.
Wednesday, 10th December 2008
The emperor of Japan may have to amend his official schedule over the coming weeks as he battles with ill health.
Tuesday, 9th December 2008
Japan's biggest discount carrier Skymark Airlines will get back into profit in the next fiscal year, it been claimed.
Venezuela's Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra (SBYO) will playing before audiences in Japan from December 17th to 19th.
The presence of lean beef on Japanese menus could be on the increase as news emerges that the meat is rising in popularity.
Monday, 8th December 2008
Emperor Akihito, Japan's monarch, resumed his official duties today (December 8th) after last week being diagnosed with an irregular pulse.
Moves are afoot to limit the number of taxis driving around some areas of Japan, it has been revealed.
Saturday, 6th December 2008
A schoolgirl has become the first professional baseball player in Japan after signing a contract with Kobe 9 Cruise.
It has confirmed that next year's Japanese Grand Prix will take place at the country's Suzuka circuit as planned, despite news that Honda is quitting Formula One.
Visitors to the Japanese city of Fukuoka this winter will have numerous delicious options available to them in order to warm their cockles, none more so than a bowl of ramen.
Friday, 5th December 2008
More children born out of wedlock to foreign women and Japanese men will be granted citizenship thanks to a new law that was passed today (December 5th).
A Japanese government official has called for mobile phones to be banned in public schools, claiming they they result in the loss of humanity among those who use them.
Academics at Japan's Shizuoka University have come up with a way to recycle a carbon fibre plastic used in sporting goods, it has been reported.
Thursday, 4th December 2008
A Japanese organisation dedicated to studying toilets throughout the world is urging people to help in the fight against climate change by using less toilet paper.
Yoko Ono is to perform at a charity concert in memory of her late husband, John Lennon, on December 8th.
Masakazu Murakami, a disaster management officer in Miyagi, said the earthquake caused no damage to the area's utilities, such as electricity, gas, water and phone lines.
Visitors to Japan hoping to pick up a fishy purchase may be disappointed.
Toshiba has announced it plans to build its first carbon-capture plant in Japan.
Japan joined forces with around 100 other countries to sign a treaty in Oslo yesterday (December 3rd) banning the use of cluster bombs.
Tuesday, 2nd December 2008
Japanese TV formats are becoming increasingly popular around the world, it has emerged.
Almost half (46 per cent) of Japanese businesses want the government to intervene if the yen continues to rise, a new survey by the Reuters news agency has found.
Visitors to Tokyo on January 18th might want to pay a visit to the Senso-ji Temple to witness the annual Moja Okuri (Driving out the Devil) ceremony.
Monday, 1st December 2008
Stocks and shares fell in Japan as investors braced themselves for key US data later this week.
A Japanese schoolboy has become the youngest player to win 100 million yen (£710,263) in the country's professional golf tour.
Sunday, 30th November 2008
The five year presence of Japan's Self-Defence Force in Iraq is set to come to an end, following the government's decision on Friday (November 29th) to withdraw all such personnel.
Mobile company Nokia has announced that it will discontinue marketing its phones in Japan, with the exception of its luxury Vertu line.
Friday, 28th November 2008
Taro Aso, the occasionally controversial prime minister of Japan, has caused fresh controversy by saying that elderly people are a burden on the taxpayer.
Thursday, 27th November 2008
A price war among IT retailers has seen the cost of computers in Japanese retail outlets being slashed to around 30,000 yen (£200).
Sales of the popular Nintendo Wii computer console in Japan have exceeded the seven million mark, new figures released yesterday (November 26th) show.
Yahoo has been named as the most searched-for word online in Japan for the month of September.
Wednesday, 26th November 2008
Japanese zoo officials who were puzzled at the failure of two polar bears to mate have finally solved the mystery - they are both female.
Japan's third-largest shopping mall opened its doors for the first time today (November 26th) in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
Sumo wrestler Ama is celebrating after being promoted to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki today (November 25th).
Tuesday, 25th November 2008
The appointment of Timothy Geithner as president-elect Barack Obama's Treasury chief has been seen as a positive development from a Japanese perspective.
Holidaymakers planning to spend New Year in Japan will have the opportunity to join the throngs of Japanese natives who will be heading off for the annual day of purification at the country's temples.
Monday, 24th November 2008
Christians from across Japan have gathered to commemorate the killing of 187 Roman Catholics in the 17th century.
Local authorities in Yamanashi Prefecture are proposing to begin charging people to climb Mount Fuji, it has emerged.
Friday, 21st November 2008
A company in Japan has come up with an interesting way to make its operations greener - working outdoors.
Thursday, 20th November 2008
A Japanese director of anime films has said he is somewhat embarrassed by the prime minister's attempts to improve his street credibility by saying he loves the genre.
A Japanese schoolgirl has been accepted into a team in an all-male baseball league, it emerged this week.
A Japanese professor has won a prestigious accolade rewarding his work on the social intelligence of chimpanzees.
Wednesday, 19th November 2008
Although figures from the Japan National Tourist Organisation showed that fewer people had travelled abroad from the Far Eastern country up until September, that may be about to change thanks to the rebound of the yen.
Critically acclaimed Japanese film director Takeshi Kitano has been given a top accolade at a Greek film festival.
Sumo wrestler Hakuho is well on his way to becoming champion of the sport after a successful win at a tournament held in Japan on Wednesday (November 19th).
Tuesday, 18th November 2008
Sumo wrestler Yokozuna Hakuho remains on course for this third consecutive Emperor's Cup at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament after defeating fellow Mongolian Asasekiryu yesterday (November 17th).
Decisions on key legislation in Japan have been brought to an effective standstill by a boycott carried out by the opposition party.
Food lovers might have taken note of this week's award of one of the dining world's most prestigious honours on a number of Tokyo restaurants.
Monday, 17th November 2008
Japan's economy has followed many of those in Europe by officially falling into recession.
One of the largest-scale exhibitions of art by Pablo Picasso is on show at the Suntory Musuem in Tokyo until December 14th.
Friday, 14th November 2008
US singer-songwriter Carole King is to perform at the Tokyo International Forum this month, it has been announced.
Japan's third-biggest car manufacturer Nissan has announced it is to cut production for the second time in as many weeks.
Thursday, 13th November 2008
Japanese prime minister Taro Aso is set to announce the donation of $100 billion to the International Monetary Fund.
Wednesday, 12th November 2008
Greenhouse gas emissions in Japan reached a record high in the 12 months leading up to March, meaning the country could fall short of its Kyoto objectives, it has been reported.
More than 500 homes in the Japanese city of Ota have received free solar panels as part of a government scheme to prevent electricity blackouts.
Tuesday, 11th November 2008
Astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, 37, is due to become the second Japanese woman to go into space, it has been announced.
Crown Princess Masako of Japan participated in an official welcome ceremony for Spanish king Juan Carlos and queen Sofia yesterday (November 10th).
This month sees one of the biggest sumo wrestling events in Japan take place in Tokyo.
The Nikkei 225 stock average fell by three per cent yesterday as the downturn in the US economy affected global markets.
Monday, 10th November 2008
The annual Wankosoba National Tournament took place in the city of Morioka over the weekend.
Friday, 7th November 2008
US fitness expert Billy Blanks is to return to Japan to promote his Billy's Bootcamp in Japan event in Osaka.
In a phone call yesterday (October 6th) with Japan's prime minister Taro Aso, the US president-elect Barack Obama pledged to strengthen ties between the two countries.
Japanese electronic firms Panasonic and Sanyo are in talks about a possible takeover, it has emerged.
Thursday, 6th November 2008
A giant killing has contributed to destroy hopes of a historic treble by J League side Oita Trinita.
The Japanese fishing town of Obama has been celebrating the victory of its namesake in the US presidential election.
Wednesday, 5th November 2008
The man they call the 'Flying Squirrel' has been arrested by police in Japan.
Tuesday, 4th November 2008
The Japanese city of Sapporo experienced its first flurry of snow today (November 4th), according to the Sapporo District Meteorological Observatory.
Public support for the cabinet of Japanese premier Taro Aso has dropped even further, a new poll has found.
Monday, 3rd November 2008
The case for Japan to host the rugby World Cup is gathering momentum, it has been claimed.
Japan's air force chief of staff is to be sacked after controversial remarks he made about the country's role in the second world war.
Friday, 31st October 2008
Works by the artist Akira Ito are currently on display at the Hiratsuka Museum of Art.
Japanese interest rates have been cut for the first time in seven years.
Thursday, 30th October 2008
Whoever wins the US presidential election next week will have to strike a fine diplomatic balance between Japan and China, according to an expert.
Japan has announced a 27 trillion yen (£166 billion) stimulus package for the country's economy.
Wednesday, 29th October 2008
Now could be the best time to bag a bargain while visiting Japan.
A former manager at the Ministry of Defence could be the first transsexual geisha in Japan.
Tuesday, 28th October 2008
Prince Charles has called for a global effort to build a low-carbon society while on a visit to Japan.
The Nikkei, Japan's benchmark stock index, has rebounded by more than six per cent after falling to a 26-year low.
Monday, 27th October 2008
Japan's stock market, the Nikkei, has fallen to a 26-year low, after losing more than six per cent.
Archery enthusiasts visiting Tokyo on November 4th will want to make space in their itinerary for the Meiji Shrine Autumn Festival which takes place in Shibuya Ward.
Friday, 24th October 2008
Torrential rain and thunder storms are expected to hit eastern and northern regions of Japan tonight, the country's meteorological agency has warned.
A tribute to a deceased cartoonist is being held in Japan.
Thursday, 23rd October 2008
Taro Aso, the prime minister of Japan, has rejected criticism of his luxurious, fun-loving lifestyle.
There has been a sharp drop in Japan's trade surplus signalling bad times ahead for the country's economy.
Wednesday, 22nd October 2008
The historic race for the White House has had millions of people all over the world enthralled - and Japan is no exception.
Next month sees the internationally acclaimed art event Design Festa come to Tokyo.
Tuesday, 21st October 2008
The Tokyo International Film Festival (Tiff) has opened in the Japanese capital celebrating this year's theme: "Ecology = Preservation of Earth's Environment".
Japan could help its neo-Stalinist neighbour North Korea dismantle its nuclear programme, a government spokesman has said.
Monday, 20th October 2008
A Japanese delicacy could save millions of people from starvation, it has been claimed.
A new subway line that has been five and half years in the making opened in Osaka yesterday (October 10th).
Approval ratings for Japan's prime minister Taro Aso have slipped to an all-time low of 36 per cent.
Friday, 17th October 2008
Fans of early Italian art can enjoy an exhibition of work by Giotto di Bondone at a Tokyo museum.
A small satellite manufactured by students at the Tokyo Metropolitan College of Industrial Technology is to be launched next year.
A former party chief from the Democratic party feels that the opposition stand a great chance of toppling the current regime.
Thursday, 16th October 2008
The Bank of Japan has said it will offer unlimited free credit in an attempt to inject liquidity into the money markets.
Pilot shows there's life after sumo
A former sumo wrestler has shown there is life outside the ring by becoming a commercial airline pilot.
A former sumo wrestler has shown there is life outside the ring by becoming a commercial airline pilot.
Wednesday, 15th October 2008
Japan's environment ministry has begun trials of a new points system that rewards people for eco-friendly behaviour.
Japan has some way to go if it is to fully exploit the opportunities that tourism presents, it has been claimed.
Tuesday, 14th October 2008
Jacques Chirac, the former president of France, has thrown his support behind Tokyo's bid for the 2016 Olympic Games.
Japan's Nikkei soared a record 14 per cent by the close of trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Japanese prime minister Taro Aso has said that he is unwilling to allow the country to give energy aid to North Korea.
Monday, 13th October 2008
Public backing for the newly installed Japanese prime minister Taro Aso has fallen to 46 per cent, a new opinion poll published today (October 13th) has found.
Enjoy the Tokyo bath house experience
Visitors to Tokyo who want to experience the traditional side of the city and get clean after a day of sightseeing can do so at the Kamparu-yu Bath House.
Visitors to Tokyo who want to experience the traditional side of the city and get clean after a day of sightseeing can do so at the Kamparu-yu Bath House.
Friday, 10th October 2008
All eyes with an interest in gaming have been glued on the goings on at the Tokyo Game Show this week, where some mouth-watering developments have been unveiled.
The Central League baseball title was retained today by the Yomiuri Giants.
Thursday, 9th October 2008
Prince Charles is planning a low-key visit to Japan together with his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, it has emerged.
A Japanese scientist has won the Nobel Prize for chemistry along with his two American colleagues, it has emerged.
Paralysed individuals may soon be able to benefit from a new robotic suit to help them walk again, it has been claimed.
Sumo wrestling champion Yokozuna Asashoryu has pulled out of the autumn tournament in Tokyo, it has emerged.
Wednesday, 8th October 2008
Shoichi Nakagawa, finance minister of Japan, has expressed caution on the recent strength of the yen.
Tuesday, 7th October 2008
Japan must be prepared for a slow and cautious financial climate before the country's economy shows sign of recovery, it has been suggested.
Japanese women are flocking to join local firefighting groups on a voluntary basis, it has emerged.
Monday, 6th October 2008
Japan's prime minister Taro Aso has dismissed talk of a snap election, instead calling for focus on recovering the country's economy.
One of Japan's top sumo wrestlers retired on Sunday before court proceedings begin this week relating to the death of a junior wrestler at his former stable.
Friday, 3rd October 2008
A group of researchers from Japan has scooped the Ig Nobel Prize for weird science.
Thursday, 2nd October 2008
Weather warnings have been kept in place throughout Japan as Tropical Storm Jangmi changes direction and begins to fade.
Japanese beer giant Sapporo Breweries has begun brewing what its calls the world's first "space beer".
Wednesday, 1st October 2008
The Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition of paintings by the legendary artist Hiroshi Asada (1931-97).
A Japanese yachtsman has embarked on a voyage to circumnavigate the world.
Japan has launched a bid to host its first ever rugby World Cup.
Tuesday, 30th September 2008
Overweight dolphins at a marine park in western Japan have been put on a low fat diet after piling on the pounds.
The cream of the motor racing world will be descending on Japan next month when the Formula One grand prix takes place in the country on October 10th.
Monday, 29th September 2008
Japanese people are among the happiest in the world, according to the results of a new poll.
Tokyo is to host an exhibition of Japanese and Iranian art works next month.
Friday, 26th September 2008
The ranks of the Japanese Communist Party (JCP) have been swelled by young workers disillusioned with government policies, it has emerged.
Bike enthusiasts are in for a treat this November when the Japan International Cycle Show takes place at the Tokyo Big Sight.
Thursday, 25th September 2008
More than 260,000 people have applied to run in next year's Tokyo Marathon, it has been reported.
Film stars and movie directors will be converging on Japan next month for the annual Tokyo International Film Festival (Tiff) which takes place from October 18th to 26th.
Wednesday, 24th September 2008
Next month sees a range of annual events taking place in Japan that will give visitors to the country a taste of Japanese culture and custom.
Taro Aso, the newly elected leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has become the new prime minister of Japan.
The AIG Japan Open Tennis Championships take place in Tokyo from September 29th until October 5th.
Tuesday, 23rd September 2008
A rise in the number of people hitting the road in Japan for fun and adventures has led to a surge in sales of a miniature camper van.
Women are to be allowed to serve aboard Japanese destroyers from next year, it has been announced.
Monday, 22nd September 2008
Taro Aso, the outspoken former foreign minister, won a landslide poll to take over from Yasuo Fukuda as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the next prime minister of Japan.
Friday, 19th September 2008
Tomoji Tanabe, the oldest man in the world, has celebrated his 113th birthday in the Japan.
The Japanese military has successfully shot down a dummy missile in testing of a possible new defence shield.
Thursday, 18th September 2008
Proposals to promote an area of downtown Tokyo as the Japanese capital's very own Chinatown have sparked controversy.
A man has been arrested for hurling fire extinguishers laden with explosives at Japan's Imperial Palace, local police have said.
Wednesday, 17th September 2008
Japan's defence ministry has said it mystified about the appearance of an unidentified submarine off the country's coast.
Heavy rain, flooding and storm surge alerts have been issued as Tropical Storm Sinlaku heads towards to southern Japanese islands of Okinawa and Kyushu.
Tuesday, 16th September 2008
Japanese boxer Nobuo Nashiro has retaken the World Boxing Association (WBA) super flyweight title from fellow countryman Kohei Kono.
Japanese non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have strengthened their international presence in the last few years, it has been claimed.
A Japanese scientific foundation has claimed the world is edging ever closer to en ecological crisis.
Monday, 15th September 2008
The Japanese financial markets closed today in honour of the national holiday, Respect for the Aged Day.
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