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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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21/05/2010
Japanese council bans facial hair
Public servants in a town in Japan have been banned from sporting facial hair after complaints from locals.
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20/05/2010
Japan US base deal set for end of month
A decision on the new location of a controversial US military base in Japan should be decided by the end of May.
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12/05/2010
Letter urges Hatoyama to "not lose sight" on US bases
The editor of Asahi Shimbun has written to the Japanese prime minister over an ongoing US military base conflict.
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05/05/2010
Japanese child population falls to record low
The number of children aged 15 and under in Japan has fallen to a record low, government figures show.
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28/04/2010
Tokyo population tops 13 million
The population of the Japanese capital, Tokyo, has passed 13 million for the first time.
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22/04/2010
Limited-edition Xbox 360 to be released in Japan
Microsoft is gearing up to release a limited-edition Xbox 360 bundle in Japan next week.
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21/04/2010
Green beauty products 'taking off in Tokyo'
A Tokyo department store has expanded its offering of green beauty products.
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16/04/2010
EU president launches Japanese poem book
European minister launches new haiku book.
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09/04/2010
Sushi digesting bacteria found in Japanese
Japanese stomachs found to be rich in bacteria perfect for digesting sushi.
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09/04/2010
Japan and US meet over beef imports
Representatives from Japan and the States are to meet to discuss a long-standing US beef import ban in Japan.
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07/04/2010
Female Japanese astronaut heads into space
A female Japanese astronaut is making waves on a mission to the International Space Station.
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06/04/2010
Japanese dieter shows off interesting slimming technique
A woman in Japan claims to stay slim by making mini versions of her favourite desserts instead of eating the real-life puds.
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01/04/2010
Electric car a big hit in Japan
The release of a new electric car has caused excitement among Japanese motorists.
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29/03/2010
Japanese architects scoop Pritzker award
Japanese architect duo win prestigious award.
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25/03/2010
Japanese teachers protected against "monster parents"
Teachers in Tokyo get new handbook filled with advice on dealing with over-zealous parents.
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18/03/2010
Japanese scientists demonstrate super fast scanner
Japanese researchers show off new super fast scanner capable of reading 200 pages per minute.
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17/03/2010
Japanese monkeys caught on camera
Wildlife photographer snaps Japanese snow monkeys.
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16/03/2010
Ringtones 'curing' hungover Japanese
Japanese ringtones claim to scare off cows and cure hangovers.
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10/03/2010
Japan confirms US nuclear agreement
Japan confirms US nuclear ships agreement - rumours of a pact had been rife for years.
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09/03/2010
Japanese insect 'could be effective bio-control in the UK'
Japanese insects could help control the spread of Japanese knotweed in the UK.
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09/03/2010
3D televisions 'to be sold in Japan in June'
Sony is set to make two 3D televisions available in Japan from June this year.
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03/03/2010
Japanese minister lends support to Robin Hood tax
Japanese foreign minister Katsuya Okada has said he is in support of the idea of a so-called Robin Hood tax.
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03/03/2010
Japan Airlines uniforms a hit on the black market
Japan Airlines uniforms become surprise black market seller.
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26/02/2010
Japan's "fish obsession" highlighted
The Japanese are a nation obsessed with fish, it has been noted.
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18/02/2010
Japanese taking bets on cherry blossom bloom
Japanese bank urging customers to bet on cherry blossom bloom.
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12/02/2010
Japanese spider crab heads for UK aquarium
Huge Japanese spider crab ti live at UK aquarium until March.
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11/02/2010
Japanese minister apologises for Korean rule
Japanese minister says sorry to Korea for colonial rule.
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09/02/2010
Japanese ingredient hits UK stores
Fifth taste ingredient comes to UK stores from Japan.
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01/02/2010
Tokyo expense 'an illusion'
Tokyo is not as expensive as people may think, it has been claimed.
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25/01/2010
Hello Kitty laptop released in Japan
A new Hello Kitty laptop has been released onto the Japanese market.
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21/01/2010
Japan and Australia 'put to rest' wartime sinking
Rudd comments on wartime incident between Japan and Australia.
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21/01/2010
Japanese whisky 'would make Burns proud'
Japanese whisky praised for being such high quality.
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20/01/2010
Japanese housewives 'tapping into savings'
Women in Japan dipping into savings as a result of hard economic times.
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20/01/2010
Japan finance minister warns on 'double dip' recession
Japanese finance minister Nyoto Kan warns over a potential double dip recession.
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20/01/2010
Kyoto a great foodie location
The Japanese city of Kyoto has been highlighted as a great place for foodies to visit.
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13/01/2010
Japanese firm create 'world's longest instant cup noodle'
A Japanese food firm has created the world's longest instant noodle, which is a metre long.
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12/01/2010
Japan bank lending falls
The level of bank lending in Japan is currently at its lowest for four years.
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07/01/2010
Whalers 'cut protest boat two'
Japanese whaling boat crashes into protest vessel.
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06/01/2010
Atom bomb survivor dies in Japan
A man who survived the dropping of both the Hiroshima atomic bomb and the Nagasaki bomb has died.
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04/01/2010
Japanese government closes Yemen embassy
The Japanese embassy in Yemen has been closed due to security fears following the Christmas Day bomb plot.
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31/12/2009
Japan 'forcing wine snobs to think again'
Wine being made in Japan is proving popular with experts in the US and Europe.
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30/12/2009
Japan reveals economic strategy
Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama unveils economic plans.
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23/12/2009
Japan 'accepting messages to Venus'
A Japanese space mission provides the rare opportunity to transmit a message to inner planet Venus.
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21/12/2009
Noguchi blasts off for Christmas in space
Japan's Soichi Noguchi is among the astronauts heading for the International Space Station in the run-up to Christmas.
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18/12/2009
Japan prime minister urges 'leave egoism aside'
Hatoyama urges nations to put their own agendas aside in order to come to an agreement over climate change.
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16/12/2009
Japanese pastry chef shows bakers how to make macaroons
A Japanese chef has revealed how to make the perfect macaroons in a new book.
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14/12/2009
Eco-friendly home opens doors in Japan
Panasonic designed eco home opens in Tokyo Bay.
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14/12/2009
Japanese treadmill mesmerises gym goer
A visit to a Japanese gym has one holidaymaker mesmerised.
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10/12/2009
Hello Kitty 'loved across the world'
Hello Kitty is a cartoon character much loved by children and adults across the world.
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10/12/2009
Sushi machine to be rolled out across Japan
A new sushi machine has been unveiled by a Japanese firm.
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08/12/2009
Japanese space beer goes on sale
Beer brewed from barley housed on the International Space Station for five months has been released by a Japanese firm.
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07/12/2009
Japanese astronaut to spend Christmas in space
Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi is scheduled for lift-off on December 21st.
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03/12/2009
Google results flag up Japanese search favourites
Japanese Google results show Dragon Quest IX most popular search term for this year.
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30/11/2009
Japanese decoration craze highlighted
Japanese adopt decorating craze for mobile phones and make up cases.
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26/11/2009
Japanese man marries virtual girlfriend
A Japanese man has married a character in a Nintendo video game.
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19/11/2009
Japanese food festival tempts US sushi lovers
Japanese food lovers head to eating event with unlimited sushi.
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17/11/2009
Tokyo home to more Michelin-star restaurants than Paris
Tokyo now has more three star Michelin eateries than Paris, the city's latest guide states.
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13/11/2009
Japanese WWII subs found
Two Japanese WWII subs have been discovered in the sea off an island in Hawaii.
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12/11/2009
Japan boasts 'eye-catching' works of barcode art
Japanese design firm makes shopping more fun for customers in the country.
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11/11/2009
Japan ruling party 'losing favour'
The newly elected ruling party in Japan is losing favour with the people, it has been suggested.
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