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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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21/09/2010
Nissan to increase production
Japan's third-largest car maker is planning to increase its Chinese production capacity.
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20/09/2010
New cabinet wins public support
Japan's reshuffled cabinet appears to have received public backing in a new survey.
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20/09/2010
Helio Castroneves secures Indy Japan win
Brazilian driver Helio Castroneves has won the IndyCar Series Indy Japan 300 title.
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17/09/2010
Maehara named as Japanese foreign minister
Seiji Maehara has been named as the new foreign minister for Japan as part of a cabinet reshuffle in the country.
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17/09/2010
More intervention 'could take place'
Japanese authorities could take more action to weaken the country's currency, finance minister Yoshihiko Noda has asserted.
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16/09/2010
Japanese cabinet reshuffle 'on the cards'
Senior politicians could find themselves in new roles shortly as a cabinet reshuffle looks likely to take place.
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16/09/2010
Japan 'will take necessary forex action'
Japan will continue to intervene in the currency markets if the yen needs further weakening, the country's government has indicated.
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16/09/2010
Top Shop to build Japanese presence
Fashion retailer Top Shop looks set to boost its Japanese store offerings.
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15/09/2010
Japan bank intervention 'weakens yen'
The Japanese currency has fallen on global markets after the country's government intervened to stop its rise.
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14/09/2010
Ogier takes Rally of Japan title
Sebastian Ogier has won the Rally of Japan title in a Citroen vehicle as the competition continues to hot up.
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14/09/2010
Japan launches new GPS satellite
A new GPS satellite could help to boost coverage across the country.
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13/09/2010
Japan bank files for bankruptcy
The Incubator Bank of Japan has filed for bankruptcy after the failure of an ambitious expansion programme.
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13/09/2010
Baseball star announces retirement
A key Japanese baseball player has announced his intention to retire at the end of this year's season.
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13/09/2010
Empress tomb discovered in Japan
A tomb in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, is thought to be that of an empress and her daughter.
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10/09/2010
First Japanese low-cost airline planned
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced plans to create Japan's first budget airline carrier.
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10/09/2010
Tensions increase between Japan and China
Diplomatic relations are under threat after Japanese authorities arrested a Chinese fisherman.
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10/09/2010
PM candidate opts out of war shrine event
One of Japan's prime ministerial candidates has confirmed he will not be visiting Japan's Yasukuni war shrine.
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09/09/2010
Japan's international goalkeeper retires
Leading goalkeeper Seigo Narazaki has announced his retirement from Japan's international squad.
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09/09/2010
Japan reports signs of recovery
New figures show that machinery orders in Japan have once again increased.
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08/09/2010
Bank of Japan holds interest rates
The Bank of Japan has opted to leave interest rates unchanged amid signs of a slow recovery.
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08/09/2010
Japanese actress wins Montreal award
Eri Fukatsu has won the best actress award at the Montreal World Film Festival.
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07/09/2010
Education officials 'fatten' school books
Japan has taken the strange step of adding around 1,200 pages to textbooks amid concerns that the country's academic standards are slipping.
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07/09/2010
Japan supports Kan as PM
The majority of Japanese citizens wish for Naoto Kan to remain as prime minister, according to a new poll.
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06/09/2010
World Rally Championship heads to Japan
The tenth round of this year's FIA World Rally Championship will be held in Japan as the competition continues to hot up.
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06/09/2010
Japan imposes new Iran nuclear sanctions
Japan has confirmed that it is to introduce new sanctions against Iran concerning the country's nuclear programme.
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03/09/2010
Japan experiences record summer temps
Temperatures have soared to record levels in Japan over recent months.
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03/09/2010
Strong yen encourages executive travel
The strength of the yen is encouraging more Japanese executives to travel overseas, claims the president of Delta airline.
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02/09/2010
Japanese government supports international judo
New sports materials have been donated by the Japanese government to help the development of Judo in Angola.
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02/09/2010
Japan aims to boost TV demand
The extension of a subsidy plan for eco-friendly home appliances by the Japanese government could boost demand for new devices.
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01/09/2010
Japan Airlines cuts jobs
Around one third of jobs could be cut at Japan Airlines (JAL) after a company-wide restructurin
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01/09/2010
Sumo plans crackdown on mafia links
Moves are being made to ensure that Japan's national sport is cleaned up before the forthcoming national autumn tournament.
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31/08/2010
Japanese research develops 'touchable' 3DTV
The world's first touchable 3D television system has been developed in Japan.
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31/08/2010
Frank Lloyd Wright house may relocate to Japan
An experimental textile block house designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright could be moved from California to Japan.
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27/08/2010
Japanese footballer to move to England
Yuki Abe is set to move from Urawa Red Diamonds to Leicester City football club, although the deal still has to be fully finalised.
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26/08/2010
Japan's export growth continues slowdown
Figures have revealed that export growth in Japan has slowed for a fifth consecutive month.
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25/08/2010
Yen hits 15-year high
The yen has reached a 15-year high against the US dollar as the Japanese currency remains strong on the international market.
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25/08/2010
Toyota offers hybrid safety device
Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has introduced a new device aimed at making its popular hybrid car louder.
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24/08/2010
Jazz festival to come to Tokyo
The Tokyo Jazz Festival is set to prove a popular event with tourists and Japanese locals next month.
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24/08/2010
Air France increases Japanese flights
Air France has announced that it plans to increase the number of services to Japan following the expansion of the carrier's fleet.
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23/08/2010
Japan 'evicts Statue of Liberty'
Japanese officials have ordered the removal of a six-metre replica Statue of Liberty.
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23/08/2010
Rio Carnival comes to Tokyo
Tokyo's Asakusa district is set to host the Japanese Rio Carnival at the end of the month.
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20/08/2010
Titanium Blue PS3 'only available in Japan'
Japanese gamers will be able to pick up an exclusive PS3 console in Titanium Blue.
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19/08/2010
Japanese stocks rise on morning data
Stocks on a number of Japanese stock exchanges have risen today
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19/08/2010
Economic trouble response 'will determine history'
Japan's response to economic troubles will have repercussions for the next 50 years, an expert says
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18/08/2010
Japanese prime minister considers new stimulus measures
Japanese prime minister Naoto Kan considers more economic stimulus
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18/08/2010
Mazda recalls 300,000 cars
Japanese car manufacturer Mazda has announced it is to recall 300,000 cars in North America and Mexico
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17/08/2010
Giant lantern festival to be held in Japan
August's giant lantern festival is a must-see for those travelling to Japan
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17/08/2010
Japanese economy falters
The Japanese economy has once again faltered in the wake of market uncertainty over stimulus measures
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17/08/2010
Japanese economy drops to third largest
The Chinese economy has overtaken the Japanese economy to become the world's third biggest
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16/08/2010
War veterans mark victory over Japanese troops
Second world war veterans have marked the anniversary of Japan's surrender
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16/08/2010
Japanese PM avoids war shrine on VJ Day
Japanese prime minister Naoto Kan avoids controversial war shrine on VJ Day
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16/08/2010
Japanese economy slows
The Japanese economy has unexpectedly slowed, new data shows
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13/08/2010
Toyota halts car exports to Iran
Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has stopped all exports to Iran following US and UK sanction action
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13/08/2010
Japan searches for its lost centenarians
Japanese officials have begun a search for citizens allegedly aged more than 100
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13/08/2010
Japan's strong yen explained
Just why is the Japanese yen so strong compared to the dollar?
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12/08/2010
Strong Japanese yen still impacting markets
The continuing strength of the Japanese yen is having an impact on a number of markets
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12/08/2010
Japanese consumers to get iPod replacements
Customers in Japan affected by a problem with overheating iPods will be offered replacements, Apple has said
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12/08/2010
Documentary shows rise to fame of anime girl
A BBC documentary is to explore the life of a girl from the Isle of Man who became an internet sensation in Japan
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11/08/2010
New railway terminal for Haneda airport
The opening of a new railway stop at Haneda airport could make getting into central Tokyo easier for travellers
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11/08/2010
Fall in Asian stocks on new data
Stock values on a number of Asian stock exchanges, including the Topix in Japan, have fallen
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