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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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30/07/2009
Surfing contest to hit Japan
Brits who are fans of water sports could consider a holiday to Japan to check out a surf festival.
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27/07/2009
Traditional festivals set to hit Japan
Japanese tourists could be interested in two traditional festivals which are due to be held in the country next month.
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24/07/2009
Fuji Rock 2009 kicks off today
The 2009 Fuji Rock festival begins today (July 24th).
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14/07/2009
Dragon Quest proves popular in Japan
A new video game has sold millions on its first weekend of release in Japan.
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09/07/2009
Japan reveals 18-metre robot
A 18-metre tall robot has been unveiled in Tokyo, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a popular Japanese TV show.
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22/05/2009
Tokyo String Quartet to perform in Sapporo
The Tokyo String Quartet will be among the performers at this year's Pacific Music Festival in Sapporo, Japan.
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21/05/2009
Tokyo Motor Show loses exhibitors
Economic factors have led to Porche and Maserati withdrawing from this year's Tokyo Motor Show.
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14/05/2009
First Shogun to be honoured at Nikko Shrine
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).
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12/05/2009
Hakata Gion Tamakasa Festival in Fukuoka
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.
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07/05/2009
Visit the Iris Flower Festival
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to descend on the Japanese town of Itako for the annual Iris Flower Festival.
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05/05/2009
Wild horse racing in Japan
Holidaymakers visiting Japan in July will be able to witness a tenth-century spectacle in Soma City.
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01/05/2009
Food fair kicks off in Osaka
A food fair has begun in the Japanese city of Osaka.
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30/04/2009
A festival of fire in Shingu
Visitors to Japan will be able to experience a spectacular fire festival in July.
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29/04/2009
Travel back in time at Mifune Matsuri
Next month sees the annual festival of Mifune Matsuri take place in the Japanese city of Arashiyama.
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28/04/2009
La Folle Journee in Japan
Today (April 28th) sees the start of the La Folle Journee classical musical gala in Japan.
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20/04/2009
Exhibition commemorates manga artist
A series of sketches are among the exhibits on display at a Tokyo show dedicated to legendary manga illustrator Osamu Tezuka.
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17/04/2009
Earth Day Tokyo 2009 aims to raise awareness of eco issues
A two-day festival aimed at increasing awareness of environmental issues begins in Yoyogi Park tomorrow (April 17th).
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15/04/2009
Summer Sonic to take place in August
The Summer Sonic music festival takes place in Tokyo and Osaka from August 7th to 9th.
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14/04/2009
Robotic supermodel takes to the catwalk in Tokyo
The world's first ever robotic supermodel has been unveiled at Tokyo Fashion Week.
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07/04/2009
Open-air theatre at the Heian Jingu Shrine
Visitors to the Heian Jingu Shrine in June will be able to enjoy an open-air theatrical spectacle.
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03/04/2009
A treat for anime fans in Kyoto
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.
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02/04/2009
Enjoy the Great Japan Beer Festival in June
Ale enthusiasts may be interested to learn that the Great Japan Beer Festival takes place from June 6th to 7th.
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31/03/2009
The Tokyo Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
The Tokyo Lesbian and Gay Film Festival takes place in the Japanese capital this July.
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24/03/2009
Celebrate the festival of Takayama Matsuri in April
The Japanese festival of Takayama Matsuri takes place from April 14th to 15th.
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24/03/2009
Downturn hits Tokyo Motor Show
This year's Tokyo Motor Show will be a much smaller affair, as car manufacturers reduce their marketing budgets amid the economic downturn.
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19/03/2009
Festival/Tokyo: A showcase of theatre and dance
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.
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13/03/2009
Oasis to play in Japan
Mancunian rockers Oasis will be performing in Japan next week as part of a tour promoting their most recent album, Dig out Your Soul.
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11/03/2009
Rod Steward begins first Japanese tour for 13 years
Veteran rocker Rod Stewart is embarking on his first tour of Japan for 13 years.
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10/03/2009
Celebrate St Patrick's Day in Tokyo
March 15th will see St Patrick's Day celebrations taking place throughout the world and Tokyo will be no exception.
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05/03/2009
Experience Kanda Matsuri in May
The vibrant religious festival of Kanda Matsuri takes place in the Shitamachi district of downtown Tokyo from May 7th to 15th.
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04/03/2009
The Weddding Present to return to Japan
Rock group The Wedding Present are to return to Tokyo next week for the first time in 16 years for a series of performances.
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27/02/2009
Race sponsor creates virtual marathon
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.
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27/02/2009
La Folle Journee coming soon
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.
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27/02/2009
Terminator 4 props to go on display at Tokyo museum
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.
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25/02/2009
The Grand Festival of Spring in Nikko City
The annual Grand Festival of Spring takes place at Nikko City's Toshogu Shrine in Tochigi Prefecture this May.
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25/02/2009
Osaka Municipal Museum of Art exhibits fine art
The Japan Fine Arts Exhibition takes place at the Osaka Municipal Museum of Art throughout next month.
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18/02/2009
Anime Fair to take place in March
Animation fans may be interested to learn that the Tokyo International Anime Fair takes place in the Japanese capital from March 18th to 21st.
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12/02/2009
Celebrating Valentine's Day in Japan
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.
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06/02/2009
Coldplay to perform at the Saitama Super Arena
Pop band Coldplay will be taking to the stage at Japan's Saitama Super Arena on February 11th and 12th.
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03/02/2009
The March Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka
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.
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22/01/2009
Celebrate Buddha's birthday in April
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.
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14/01/2009
Glasvegas to play Tokyo venue
Rising indie music stars Glasvegas will be performing at Tokyo's Liquid Room on January 20th.
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13/01/2009
The Fuji Rock Festival coming in July
The Fuji Rock Festival is due to take place at the Nauba Ski Resort in Niigata, Japan, this July.
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11/01/2009
Japan Fashion Week to take place in March
An array of up-and-coming designer talent is expected to go on show when Japan Fashion Week takes place in March.
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08/01/2009
See in the spring at Setsubun
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.
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06/01/2009
Kushimoto Fire Festival to take place this month
The pyrotechnical extravaganza that is the Kushimoto Fire Festival will be taking place on January 25th.
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09/12/2008
Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra to perform in Tokyo
Venezuela's Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra (SBYO) will playing before audiences in Japan from December 17th to 19th.
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04/12/2008
Ono to perform in Tokyo
Yoko Ono is to perform at a charity concert in memory of her late husband, John Lennon, on December 8th.
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02/12/2008
Driving out the Devil at the Senso-ji Temple
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.
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26/11/2008
Third-largest shopping mall opens in Japan
Japan's third-largest shopping mall opened its doors for the first time today (November 26th) in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
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25/11/2008
Enjoy a Zentastic New Year
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.
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24/11/2008
Service commemorates Catholic martyrs
Christians from across Japan have gathered to commemorate the killing of 187 Roman Catholics in the 17th century.
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20/11/2008
Japanese professor scoops prestigious award
A Japanese professor has won a prestigious accolade rewarding his work on the social intelligence of chimpanzees.
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17/11/2008
Picasso extravaganza in Tokyo
One of the largest-scale exhibitions of art by Pablo Picasso is on show at the Suntory Musuem in Tokyo until December 14th.
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14/11/2008
Carole King to perform in Tokyo
US singer-songwriter Carole King is to perform at the Tokyo International Forum this month, it has been announced.
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11/11/2008
Japan's crown princess greets Spanish king
Crown Princess Masako of Japan participated in an official welcome ceremony for Spanish king Juan Carlos and queen Sofia yesterday (November 10th).
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11/11/2008
September Basho coming to Tokyo
This month sees one of the biggest sumo wrestling events in Japan take place in Tokyo.
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10/11/2008
Wankosoba National Tournament takes place in Morioka
The annual Wankosoba National Tournament took place in the city of Morioka over the weekend.
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07/11/2008
Fitness guru coming to Osaka
US fitness expert Billy Blanks is to return to Japan to promote his Billy's Bootcamp in Japan event in Osaka.
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31/10/2008
Art retrospective celebrates Akira Ito
Works by the artist Akira Ito are currently on display at the Hiratsuka Museum of Art.
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