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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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09/05/2016
Foreign ski instructors to get more freedom to work in Japan
Easing visa restrictions could allow more foreign ski instructors to work in Japan.
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04/05/2016
Japanese island neuters cats to protect native rabbits
Cats pose a threat to the 200-strong population of Amami rabbits on Tokunoshima Island.
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29/04/2016
Japan looks to overhaul tour guide exams
As tourist numbers in Japan soar, tour guides will no longer have to sit exams to show visitors around the country?s sights.
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26/04/2016
Japan's endemic turtles being forced out by alien breed
Japan?s endemic turtles are way outnumbered by abandoned pets imported from the US.
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25/04/2016
President Abe's party wins by-election
Recent by-election tested the water for Abe?s administration.
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18/04/2016
Search for survivors in Kyushu after second earthquake rocks southern Japan
The second earthquake to hit the region was more powerful than the first.
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15/04/2016
6.4-magnitude earthquake hits southern Japan
Around 44,000 people have been evacuated in the wake of the earthquake.
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12/04/2016
Fingerprints to be used as currency in Japan
Fingerprints are seen as the most convenient way to make transactions.
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07/04/2016
Bill enables voting at railway stations in Japan
Voting is set to become more convenient across Japan.
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06/04/2016
Japan to print more high-denomination banknotes
The Japanese population is opting to keep its cash at home as opposed to depositing it in banks.
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29/03/2016
Tsunami engulfed school to be preserved as a memorial
The decision to preserve the school has come after much debate from local people as to the future of the building.
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17/03/2016
Famed economist warns against sales tax hike in Japan
Japan?s planned consumption tax hike could be at risk due to the views of a revered economist.
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11/03/2016
Japan marks 5 years since tsunami
Five years after the earthquake and tsunami the repercussions are still being felt by many in Japan.
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09/03/2016
New member announced for BOJ board
The appointment is likely to sway the board more in the direction of Shinzo Abe?s ambitions.
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08/03/2016
Japan expected to pass drone restriction law
A new law to restrict drones is expected to come into force in Japan ahead of the G-7.
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07/03/2016
Earthquake rescue dogs to be fitted with high-tech equipment
Japan?s earthquake rescue dogs could soon be fitted with GPS tracking systems and a camera.
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04/03/2016
Ruling LDP Party will not supply candidate for Kyoto by-election
A seat has opened up in Kyoto Prefecture after an LDP member stepped down.
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01/03/2016
Cat Island benefits from food aid
Cat Island has more cats than people, but can have issues with food supplies during the winter months.
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24/02/2016
Nara aiming to become a top LGBT destination
By attracting LGBT tourists, Nara hopes to increase its visitor numbers.
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16/02/2016
Japan's sake producers battle for place at Ise-Shima Summit
The chosen sake will be drunk by foreign dignitaries, such as David Cameron and Angela Merkel.
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02/02/2016
Hamamatsu takes gyoza dumpling crown again
Two cities have a longstanding rivalry to be the dumpling capital of Japan.
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01/02/2016
First bottles of Yamazaki whisky leave the distillery today
Japan is producing malt whisky to rival that from Scotland.
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26/01/2016
Biggest floating solar power plant in the world being built in Japan
Floating solar arrays are seen as a way to prevent using up important land space.
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25/01/2016
Japanese government to train overseas chefs in sushi skills
Japan wants its strong standards relating to sushi replicated all over the world.
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21/01/2016
Chocolate fries predicted to be a hit at McDonald's Japan
The menu at McDonald?s Japan is more different to what you?re used to than you think.
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14/01/2016
Northern Japan rocked by magnitude 6.7 earthquake
The earthquake hit at lunchtime and no major injuries or damage has been reported.
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06/01/2016
Tsukiji Fish Market sees customary high bids for tuna
The first auction of the year always attracts high bids.
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31/12/2015
Red panda returned to Shizuoka Zoo after escape attempt
The escaped red panda was on the loose overnight, but has now been caught.
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30/12/2015
Plans afoot for Japanese to be dropped from A Levels
Japanese could no longer be offered as an A Level from 2017 onwards.
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29/12/2015
Giant squid spotted off Japan's coastline
Giant squid are rarely seen alive in Toyama Bay.
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22/12/2015
Kobe beef and Yubari melons become protected brands
The beef and melons are among seven new foodstuffs added to the list.
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17/12/2015
Japanese rugby star made Master of Ninjas
The whole of Japan has gone Goromaru crazy.
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14/12/2015
Strawberry shortcake crisps now available in Japan
Strawberry shortcake has been chosen for its connection to Christmas in Japan.
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09/12/2015
Japan chooses its dish of the year
Onigirazu have been taking Japan by storm and putting rice back on the menu.
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07/12/2015
Mount Aso erupts on a small-scale
Nobody has been reported injured after the small eruption.
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04/12/2015
International Robot Exhibition launches in Tokyo
The 2015 International Robot Exhibition will include exhibits from hundreds of companies.
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27/11/2015
Miyakejima markets itself as top rock climbing destination
Miyakejima Island looks to capitalise on the new landscape it has been given after a huge volcano erupted in 2000.
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26/11/2015
Japanese fans visit Buddhist shrine resembling rugby star
Goromaru says he was inspired by Jonny Wilkinson, but fans have other ideas.
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24/11/2015
Newly formed volcanic island continuing to grow
The new island is now 12 times the size it was when it first came into existence.
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19/11/2015
Deforestation tackled with monster campaign
A campaign to pit prefectures against each other aims to raise money for a good cause.
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16/11/2015
Japan's oldest hydropower plant open to the public
The oldest hydro-powered generator in Japan is an important part of the country?s history.
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13/11/2015
Shake Shack opens branch in Tokyo
Some 400 queued ahead of the opening of Tokyo?s first Shake Shack.
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12/11/2015
Tokyo Skytree welcomes its 20 millionth visitor
The Tokyo Skytree has achieved an important milestone.
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11/11/2015
Hokkaido town looks for answers to stone figure mystery
The object is thought to have been placed in the tree when it was a sapling.
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04/11/2015
Koriyama Castle wall to be open to the public
A rare opportunity to see an important wall at the ruins of Koriyama Castle will present itself later this month.
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29/10/2015
Japan sets up translation hotlines for tourists
Japan is rolling out a number of ways to help tourists communicate with locals.
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20/10/2015
Lifelike cat handbags are taking Japan by storm
The lifelike cat handbags made by a housewife are the latest must-have accessory in Japan.
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15/10/2015
Japan's premium green tea now comes in bottles
Removing the ceremonial side of tea is not lessening the Japanese appetite for the beverage.
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14/10/2015
2 Malayan tapirs to reside in Japanese ecopark
Visitors to Nagasaki will soon be able to see two tapirs.
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30/09/2015
Chubu Airport helps visitors get online with SIM vending machine
Visitors can immediately get online by purchasing a pre-paid SIM card and registering a few details.
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