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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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31/10/2016
Tokyo recovers from its Halloween celebrations
The Japanese have adopted Halloween and go all-out each year.
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25/10/2016
Tokyo Police to create pedestrian zone for Halloween
The famous crossing in Shibuya has been inundated by revellers in previous years.
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14/10/2016
Tokyo?s hotels reveal their Halloween offerings
Tokyo?s hotels are starting to get in the mood for Halloween.
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16/05/2016
Mie Prefecture provides freebies to Group of Seven leaders
Mie Prefecture will use the summit to show off its abundant local produce.
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18/04/2016
Kumamoto Castle's walls damaged in earthquake
Walls that have stood for 400 years were breached in this weekend?s earthquake in southern Japan.
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15/02/2016
Yokohama Parade scheduled for May 4th
This year?s Yokohama Parade is set to take place on May 4th and will start in Yamashita Park.
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11/02/2016
Cirque de Soleil starts new Japan run
Cirque de Soleil has begun a new run of shows in Tokyo.
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29/01/2016
Explore the history of manga in Kyoto
The origins of manga are explored in this fascinating exhibition.
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30/12/2015
How New Year is celebrated in Japan
New Year is a much bigger celebration in Japan than Christmas.
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27/10/2015
How Japan has embraced Halloween
Japan has embraced Halloween and made it into an outlandish festival of its own.
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20/07/2015
Hamaori Festival is celebrated in Kanagawa prefecture
Visitors must get up early to see the procession of mikoshi for the annual Hamaori Festival.
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05/06/2015
Short Shorts Film Festival underway in Tokyo and Yokohama
More than 200 films from all over the world are being screened as part of the festival.
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22/05/2015
Two melons sold for the price of luxury car in Japan
The first auction of Yubari melons of the season always commands a high price.
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04/03/2015
Tokyo gears itself for cherry blossom festivals
Tokyo never fails to surprise with its beauty and elegance
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26/02/2015
Universal Studios Japan casts spell over record visitor numbers
USJ theme park thanks its recent Harry Potter-themed addition for rising visitor figures
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26/02/2015
Prince William arrives in Japan
Japan is once again set to be gripped by an obsession with the British royal family
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13/02/2015
Japan gears up for Valentine's Day
Shops are full to bursting with chocolates and the tools to make them
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12/02/2015
Tokyo welcomes spring with daruma dolls
When the spring arrives, Tokyo celebrates with a daruma doll fair
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12/02/2015
Sapporo Snow Festival wraps up another year
The Sapporo Snow Festival has joined the Dark Side in 2015
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28/01/2015
Ome Marathon slated for mid-February
Sporting fanatics are already in training for one of Japan's most major marathons
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19/01/2015
Kite flown for Coming of Age ceremony
It's worth being in Higashiomi City for the annual Coming of Age day in Japan
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19/01/2015
Tokyo Disneyland holds Frozen parade
Frozen fans refuse to Let It Go with a new attraction sure to draw audiences to Disneyland
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13/01/2015
Setagaya gears up for Boro-ichi Fair
Participate in one of Tokyo's most popular flea markets
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23/12/2014
Shibuya crossing to have restricted access on NYE
Get to Shibuya early if you're hoping to celebrate NYE at the crossing
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08/12/2014
Imperial Palace draws visitors for leaf viewing
People are drawn to the Imperial Palace to experience Koyo this week
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30/11/2014
Tokyoites prepare to honour New Year custom
Hatsu hinode is a commonly upheld custom in Japan
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30/11/2014
Tokyo subway stations to get free wi-fi
Wi-fi to be implemented throughout the Japanese capital's underground network
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28/11/2014
Diamond Fuji brings in the tourists
Witness the spectacle of Mount Fuji at its very best
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14/11/2014
Godzilla gets music festival for 60th birthday
Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra to celebrate Godzilla's birthday
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14/11/2014
Miyazaki presented with Oscar
Hayao Miyazaki sees anime efforts rewarded with Oscar
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30/10/2014
New train starts running in Hakone
Hakone service to offer better views of surrounding countryside
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30/10/2014
Japan notes rise in all-male trips to Disneyland
Enjoy a lads' day out at Disneyland in Japan when you travel there
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24/10/2014
Disney brings Frozen to Disneyworld
Enjoy the Frozen magic in Tokyo Disneyworld
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23/10/2014
Tokyo Station celebrates 100th birthday
Celebrate 100 years of Tokyo's charismatic railway station
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16/10/2014
Cosplayers come out in force for Tokyo film festival
Participate in one of Tokyo's most popular cultural events
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07/10/2014
New tech on show at CEATEC Japan
Check out the latest gadgets at CEATEC in Japan this week
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15/09/2014
Rikugien to illuminate for festival
Tokyo is full of places to get in touch with nature
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15/09/2014
JR East to improve access to Haneda
New construction efforts will improve access to Haneda Airport from the centre of Tokyo
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09/09/2014
Oeshiki festival gears up
The Oeshiki festival is sure to be a spectacle worth seeing
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12/08/2014
Giant Buddha statue undergoes cleaning
Nara attraction receives preparations for the Festival of the Dead
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06/08/2014
Todaiji Temple holds annual health ritual
Visitors flock to Nara for annual health ritual at Todaiji Temple
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16/07/2014
Harry Potter theme park opens
Harry Potter fanatics are in for a surprise when they visit Universal Studios Japan
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16/07/2014
Todai-ji Temple statues to be repaired
800-year-old guardian statues to be restored
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15/07/2014
Tokyo gets toilet attraction
Japan is known for its weird and wacky attractions
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