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5 years on from the tsunami
On March 11th 2016, it was exactly five years since the earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan's northern coast. To mark this anniversary, this March at Inside Japan Tours is all about Tohoku: looking back on its troubles, celebrating its charms, and taking stock of how far the region has come in the past five years.
To read all about this beautiful region, including first-hand accounts of the disaster and recovery, visit our dedicated tsunami page:
The Japan Tsunami 5 Years On
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27/10/2010
Nissan launches hybrid
Japanese car maker Nissan has revealed its first hybrid vehicle.
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12/10/2010
Honda Fit Hybrid goes on sale
Car maker Honda has begun sales of its new Fit Hybrid car in Japan.
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06/10/2010
Bank announces quantitative easing
The Bank of Japan has revealed plans to increase liquidity in the country's economy.
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06/10/2010
Japan wants EU free trade deal
Japan is looking to develop a free trade deal with the European Union in order to boost mutual trade levels.
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05/10/2010
Bond yields hit seven-year low
The market has seen Japan's government five-year bonds fall to their lowest levels in just over seven years.
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04/10/2010
Exxon Mobil to cease Japan operations
Oil company Exxon Mobil is planning to sell the rights to Japanese marketing and distribution operations.
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30/09/2010
Japan's economic confidence continues to rise
Confidence within the Japanese business sector has continued to rise, according to a new survey.
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28/09/2010
Japan's export growth continues slowdown
New figures show that Japan's export growth slowed down for the sixth month running amid concerns about the country's economic recovery.
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23/09/2010
Bank defends yen intervention
The Bank of Japan's governor has defended the decision to try to control the strength of the yen.
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17/09/2010
More intervention 'could take place'
Japanese authorities could take more action to weaken the country's currency, finance minister Yoshihiko Noda has asserted.
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16/09/2010
Japan 'will take necessary forex action'
Japan will continue to intervene in the currency markets if the yen needs further weakening, the country's government has indicated.
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16/09/2010
Top Shop to build Japanese presence
Fashion retailer Top Shop looks set to boost its Japanese store offerings.
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15/09/2010
Japan bank intervention 'weakens yen'
The Japanese currency has fallen on global markets after the country's government intervened to stop its rise.
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13/09/2010
Japan bank files for bankruptcy
The Incubator Bank of Japan has filed for bankruptcy after the failure of an ambitious expansion programme.
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09/09/2010
Japan reports signs of recovery
New figures show that machinery orders in Japan have once again increased.
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08/09/2010
Bank of Japan holds interest rates
The Bank of Japan has opted to leave interest rates unchanged amid signs of a slow recovery.
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02/09/2010
Japan aims to boost TV demand
The extension of a subsidy plan for eco-friendly home appliances by the Japanese government could boost demand for new devices.
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26/08/2010
Japan's export growth continues slowdown
Figures have revealed that export growth in Japan has slowed for a fifth consecutive month.
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25/08/2010
Yen hits 15-year high
The yen has reached a 15-year high against the US dollar as the Japanese currency remains strong on the international market.
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19/08/2010
Japanese stocks rise on morning data
Stocks on a number of Japanese stock exchanges have risen today
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19/08/2010
Economic trouble response 'will determine history'
Japan's response to economic troubles will have repercussions for the next 50 years, an expert says
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18/08/2010
Japanese prime minister considers new stimulus measures
Japanese prime minister Naoto Kan considers more economic stimulus
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18/08/2010
Mazda recalls 300,000 cars
Japanese car manufacturer Mazda has announced it is to recall 300,000 cars in North America and Mexico
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17/08/2010
Japanese economy falters
The Japanese economy has once again faltered in the wake of market uncertainty over stimulus measures
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17/08/2010
Japanese economy drops to third largest
The Chinese economy has overtaken the Japanese economy to become the world's third biggest
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16/08/2010
Japanese economy slows
The Japanese economy has unexpectedly slowed, new data shows
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13/08/2010
Toyota halts car exports to Iran
Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has stopped all exports to Iran following US and UK sanction action
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13/08/2010
Japan's strong yen explained
Just why is the Japanese yen so strong compared to the dollar?
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12/08/2010
Strong Japanese yen still impacting markets
The continuing strength of the Japanese yen is having an impact on a number of markets
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12/08/2010
Japanese consumers to get iPod replacements
Customers in Japan affected by a problem with overheating iPods will be offered replacements, Apple has said
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11/08/2010
Fall in Asian stocks on new data
Stock values on a number of Asian stock exchanges, including the Topix in Japan, have fallen
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11/08/2010
Japan's machinery orders rise less than expected
A rise in core machinery orders in Japan has not been as positive as expected by market analysts
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10/08/2010
Apple to improve overheating warnings in Japan
Technology firm Apple is to make improvements to website warnings about a problem with iPod nanos.
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09/08/2010
Goldman Sachs changes Japan outlook
Financial firm Goldman Sachs has revised its outlook for the Japanese economy
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09/08/2010
Japanese stocks fall on US data
Weak data from the US has seen shares in Japanese firms drop on the stock exchange
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06/08/2010
Prius sales top 1 million
Sales of the Toyota Prius in Japan topped one million by the end of July this year
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05/08/2010
Toyota Prius tops selling list for 15th month in a row
The Toyota hybrid Prius has topped the list of best selling cars in Japan for the 15th year in a row.
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05/08/2010
Microsoft 'may object' to Yahoo! Japan deal
Microsoft could be putting together an objection against a new deal between Yahoo! Japan and Google.
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04/08/2010
Japanese 10-year yield fall below 1 per cent
Japanese ten-year yields fall below one per cent for the first time in years.
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03/08/2010
Japanese stocks rise on US data
Shares on Japanese stock exchanges have risen on the back of new US data and an overnight rally on Wall Street.
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02/08/2010
Toyota reveals further car recalls
Toyota, the world's biggest car maker, has announced a fresh batch of product recalls.
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30/07/2010
Japanese economy under pressure once again
New figures show the Japanese economy is still in a fragile state, with factory production levels dropping and more people out of work.
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28/07/2010
Microsoft criticises Yahoo! Japan deal
Software firm Microsoft has spoken out about a deal announced between Yahoo! Japan and Google.
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27/07/2010
Yahoo! Japan hints at Google team up
Yahoo! Japan could soon be teaming up with its search engine rival Google.
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22/07/2010
Yen trading at seven-month high
The Japanese yen is now trading at its highest level in the past seven months.
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21/07/2010
20-year bonds fall in Japan
The value of 20-year bonds in Japan have fallen for the third day in a row.
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20/07/2010
Japanese stocks fall on strong yen, US economy
Stock values for a number of Japanese firms have fallen sharply on the back of a strong yen and US economic performance.
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16/07/2010
Japanese economy 'will see slow recovery'
The recovery of the Japanese economy will be slow and moderate, according to new figures from the country's central bank.
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14/07/2010
Nissan hit by Hitachi part delay
Japanese car maker Nissan have been hit by a production delay following a hold-up in getting parts from Hitachi.
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13/07/2010
Japanese stocks fall on strong yen and China demand
Stocks on a number of Japanese stock exchanges have fallen on the back of a strong yen and ongoing property restrictions in China.
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13/07/2010
Nissan reveals Thai-made motor
Japanese car manufacturer Nissan is to move production of its new March car to Thailand.
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12/07/2010
Asahi enjoys top selling position in Japanese market
Brewery Asahi takes the top spot in the Japanese beer market for the months between January and June.
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12/07/2010
Wholesale prices on the up in Japan
Wholesale prices in Japan have risen, new figures have shown.
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08/07/2010
Japanese shares rise on back of US gains
Shares on several Japanese stock exchanges have risen on the back of a Wall Street rally.
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08/07/2010
Machinery orders fall more than 9 per cent
Core machinery orders, seen as a key indicator of the state of the Japanese economy, fell sharply in May, new figures have revealed.
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06/07/2010
Toyota begins vehicle recall
Japanese car manufacturer Toyota is to recall more than 90,000 cars in Japan and some 270,000 worldwide.
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05/07/2010
Toyota suffers further recall problems
Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has announced further vehicle recalls.
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02/07/2010
Bank of Japan revises economic forecast
The central bank of Japan is to revise its current forecast for this fiscal year on the back of improved data.
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02/07/2010
Toshiba reveals battery plan
Japanese electronics firm Toshiba is to team up with Mitsubishi Motors to create a new type of battery for electric cars.
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01/07/2010
Japanese firms optimistic
The level of confidence among firms in Japan is at a two-year high, new figures show.
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