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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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16/02/2009
Clinton touches down in Japan for first diplomatic trip
US secretary of state Hilary Clinton has arrived in Japan today (February 16th) on her first diplomatic trip since taking up office.
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11/02/2009
Clinton requests meeting with Japan's opposition
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.
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10/02/2009
Scientists in Japan identify cancer-suppressing enzyme
Japanese scientists have successfully identified an enzyme that could be used to suppress breast cancer.
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09/02/2009
Aso proposes "Green New Deal"
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.
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04/02/2009
Clinton to visit Japan on February 16th
It has finally been confirmed that Hilary Clinton, the new US secretary of state, will visit Japan on February 16th.
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03/02/2009
Japan and Iraq sign bilateral agreement
The governments of Japan and Iraq have signed a bilateral agreement aimed at forging closer economic and cultural links between the two nations.
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02/02/2009
Mount Asama erupts
Mount Asama, which crosses Japan's Gunma and Nagano prefectures, erupted today (February 2nd) at 01.51 local time, it has been reported.
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02/02/2009
Clinton 'may visit Japan' on first diplomatic trip
Hilary Clinton, the new US secretary of state, could pay a visit to Japan within the next few weeks, it has emerged.
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29/01/2009
Japan 'presses ahead on solar power development'
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.
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28/01/2009
Aso pledges job creation
Taro Aso, Japan's prime minister pledged today (January 28th) to create 1.6 million jobs in the country over the next two years.
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23/01/2009
Japanese firms unveil robocop
Two Japanese firms have developed a prototype robot which could be used to apprehend criminals.
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23/01/2009
Japan launches greenhouse gas satellite
Japan launched the first satellite to monitor carbon dioxide emissions today (January 23rd), it has been reported.
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22/01/2009
A-bomb survivors speak of Obama nuclear 'hope'
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.
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21/01/2009
Japanese scientist make nicotine-free cigarette 'breakthrough'
A scientist in Japan has made a breakthrough that could pave the wave for nicotine-free cigarettes.
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21/01/2009
Retailer to cut prices 'on 1,400 items'
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.
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19/01/2009
Obama city government 'swamped' with gifts
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).
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19/01/2009
Tourists 'readmitted' to Tokyo's famous tuna auction
Travellers planning a visit to Tokyo may be glad to learn that the city's Tsukiji fish market has agreed to readmit sightseers.
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16/01/2009
Japan 'condemns' Israeli attack on UN compound
Japan has strongly condemned a Israeli military attack that badly damaged UN relief aid compound.
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16/01/2009
Yakult 'could aid digestion' after festive excess
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.
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15/01/2009
Crime 'falls for sixth consecutive year'
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.
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13/01/2009
Minister's resignation increases pressure on Aso
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.
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12/01/2009
Obama masks 'in demand'
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.
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12/01/2009
Japanese diners 'turn to collagen'
Sections of Japan's ageing population are turning to a diet rich in collagen in an effort to stay youthful, it has emerged.
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09/01/2009
Japanese scientists clone 'luxury beef' bull
Scientists in Japan have announced the first successful cloning of a bull renowned for producing a luxury brand of beef.
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07/01/2009
Japanese burgers offer 'local flavour'
Hamburgers made with local ingredients and culinary specialities are growing in popularity throughout Japan, it has emerged.
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06/01/2009
Sombre celebration for emperor's anniversary
Japan's monarch, Emperor Akihito, marks two decades on the throne today (January 6th).
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05/01/2009
Race for electric cars in Japan
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.
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02/01/2009
English-language lessons for Japanese students 'from 2013'
Future generations of Japanese are to be encouraged to be fluent in English under new plans from the country's government.
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24/12/2008
Buddhist monk enlightens curious tourists
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.
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24/12/2008
Aso rules out general election
Taro Aso, the prime minister of Japan, has ruled out calling a snap general election any time soon.
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24/12/2008
Turning Japanese at Christmas?
Brits are being urged to wrap their Christmas presents in the traditional Japanese style - using old pieces of cloth and fabric.
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23/12/2008
Tokyo Tower turns 50
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).
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23/12/2008
Emperor Akihito celebrates 75th birthday
Japan's emperor Akihito celebrates his 75th birthday today (December 23rd).
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18/12/2008
Japan Airlines to test biofuel
Japan Airlines has announced it is to be the first carrier in Asia to carry out a test flight using biofuel.
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17/12/2008
US fighter jets to be deployed to Japan
The US is to deploy a dozen F-22 stealth fighter jets to Okinawa in Japan next year, it has been reported.
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16/12/2008
Japanese Nobel physics laureate will 'bury medal'
Toshihide Maskawa, the Japanese Nobel physics laureate, has said he intends to bury his medal in the ground.
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16/12/2008
Japanese women living with in-laws 'more susceptible' to heart attacks
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.
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12/12/2008
Japan plans for possibility of flooding catastrophe
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.
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12/12/2008
Government announces stimulus plan
A new 23 trillion yen (£169 billion) package to help stimulate Japan's economy has been announced by prime minister Taro Aso.
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11/12/2008
More tasty treats for Japanese test takers
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.
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11/12/2008
Japanese chess star challenged by neighbours
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.
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10/12/2008
Emperor Akihito suffering from ill health
The emperor of Japan may have to amend his official schedule over the coming weeks as he battles with ill health.
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09/12/2008
Lean beef 'on the rise'
The presence of lean beef on Japanese menus could be on the increase as news emerges that the meat is rising in popularity.
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08/12/2008
Akihito resumes official duties
Emperor Akihito, Japan's monarch, resumed his official duties today (December 8th) after last week being diagnosed with an irregular pulse.
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06/12/2008
Ramen: a culinary antidote to winter chills
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.
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05/12/2008
Children to be granted Japanese citizenship
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).
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05/12/2008
Ban mobiles in schools, minister says
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.
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04/12/2008
Institute gets to the bottom of climate change
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.
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04/12/2008
Quake measuring 6.1 strikes northern Japan
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.
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04/12/2008
Tuna Markets ban tourists
Visitors to Japan hoping to pick up a fishy purchase may be disappointed.
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04/12/2008
Japan signs anti-cluster bomb treaty
Japan joined forces with around 100 other countries to sign a treaty in Oslo yesterday (December 3rd) banning the use of cluster bombs.
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30/11/2008
Japan's air defence troops to leave Iraq
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.
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28/11/2008
Aso apologises for gaffe about Japan's OAPs
Taro Aso, the occasionally controversial prime minister of Japan, has caused fresh controversy by saying that elderly people are a burden on the taxpayer.
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26/11/2008
Zoo solves polar bear mating puzzle
Japanese zoo officials who were puzzled at the failure of two polar bears to mate have finally solved the mystery - they are both female.
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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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19/11/2008
Strong yen 'persuades Japanese to holiday abroad'
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.
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18/11/2008
Opposition boycotts Japanese parliament
Decisions on key legislation in Japan have been brought to an effective standstill by a boycott carried out by the opposition party.
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18/11/2008
Michelin stars awarded to Tokyo eateries
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.
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13/11/2008
Aso pledges $100bn IMF donation
Japanese prime minister Taro Aso is set to announce the donation of $100 billion to the International Monetary Fund.
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12/11/2008
Greenhouse emissions 'up 2.3 per cent'
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.
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