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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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24/08/2009
Japan Airlines eyes potential merger
Japan Airlines could be joining forces with a rival firm after seeing its profits fall.
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24/08/2009
Toyota announce car recall in China
Japanese car marque recalls hundreds of thousands of cars.
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21/08/2009
Japan stocks fall on strong yen
The Japanese stock exchange sees a sharp drop after the yen gains strength.
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20/08/2009
Japan cautious over recovery
Japanese still remaining cautious over signs of economic recovery.
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20/08/2009
Japanese plant counts cost of shutdown
Japanese power plant estimates the cost of its shutdown after the country was hit by three earthquakes.
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17/08/2009
Eco-focus boosts Japan exports
Positive news is reported by Japan's Cabinet Office.
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11/08/2009
Japan sees rise in machinery orders
Japanese business sector gets good news over machinery orders.
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07/08/2009
Japan Airlines posts huge loss
Japan Airlines sees its profits fall in the last few months.
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06/08/2009
Japanese car manufacturers team up
Japanese car manufacturers join forces over electric car standards.
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03/08/2009
Nissan launches new electric car
Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has launched a new electric vehicle.
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30/07/2009
Japanese output rises
Japanese manufacturing output is up for the fourth month in a row.
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29/07/2009
Japanese car makers post profits
Japanese car marques post surprising results.
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03/07/2009
Japanese hybrid cars 'may be dangerously quiet'
Japanese car makers are facing accusations that their silent-running hybrid cars are dangerous to pedestrians.
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01/07/2009
Japanese banks agree to merger deal
Two Japanese banks are to merge due to pressures from the economic downturn.
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30/06/2009
Japanese chip manufacturer receives £1b bailout
The Japanese government is to contribute to a £1 billion cash injection for the chip manufacturer Elpida.
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24/06/2009
Japan's international trade continues to suffer
Japanese exports have suffered a downturn compared to 2008.
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22/06/2009
Nissan 'to open electric car plant in USA'
Nissan is to open a production facility for electric cars in America, according to a newspaper.
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18/06/2009
Japanese economy has bottomed out, says finance minister
The Japanese finance minister has stated his expectation that the country's economy has reached its lowest point.
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11/06/2009
Record contraction for Japanese economy
The Japanese economy has contracted by a record 14.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2009.
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08/06/2009
Mitsubishi unveil new all-electric car
Mitsubishi has unveiled its brand new i-MiEV all-electric vehicle, which can be charged using a standard plug socket.
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05/06/2009
Eco-friendly Japanese cars surge in popularity
A hybrid car has topped the Japanese auto sales charts for the second month in a row.
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04/06/2009
Japan and China to conduct copyright piracy talks
Japan and China are to enter into discussions to tackle the issue of copyright piracy.
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03/06/2009
Japan Airlines 'could receive 100bn yen loan'
Japan Airlines may be about to receive a 100 billion yen loan.
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28/05/2009
Japanese retail sales continue to tumble
The Japanese retail sector has reported decreased sales for the eighth consecutive month.
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27/05/2009
Export figures provide positive news for Japan
Japan's exports grew in April, but remain well below the level of 12 months ago.
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26/05/2009
Bank of Japan forecasts possible end of recession
Japan's recession may be close to an end.
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21/05/2009
Osaka firms 'braced for economic slump'
Businesses in Osaka are better equipped than most to ride out the storms of the current economic crisis, one expert has claimed.
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20/05/2009
Mazda ends production cuts
Mazda has announced that it plans to resume full production at its Japanese plants from next month.
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19/05/2009
Japanese banks look to agriculture for growth
Japanese banks are considering agribusiness as an opportunity to grow their funds, it has emerged.
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18/05/2009
Shares in mask makers up as swine flu hits Japan
Japanese mask makers performed well in the financial markets over the weekend as the swine flu outbreak hit the country.
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18/05/2009
Toyota targets 10,000 Prius sales a month
Toyota has set itself the target of selling 10,000 units of its third-generation Prius model every month in Japan.
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13/05/2009
Hitachi reveals 787bn yen loss
Japanese electronics maker Hitachi has revealed a net loss of more than 787 billion yen (£5.41 billion).
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07/05/2009
Conveyor sushi trade 'booming'
Despite the impact of the economic downturn on people's disposable income, Japan's conveyor sushi restaurants are doing booming trade.
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27/04/2009
Car production rises in Japan
Japan's largest car manufacturers have seen an increase in vehicle production for the first time since the downturn in the market began, it has emerged.
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15/04/2009
Japanese beef-bowl chain to open new restaurants
A Japanese restaurant chain is to open 170 new outlets this financial year, it has been announced.
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08/04/2009
Prius named most fuel efficient car
The Toyota Prius has been named the most fuel efficient car by the organisers of the E-Mileage Awards.
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30/03/2009
Japan may subsidise green cars
Japan may begin subsidising sales of eco-friendly vehicles, a senior government figures has suggested.
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27/03/2009
Wii sales 'top 50 million'
Worldwide sales of Nintendo's Wii video game console have now topped the 50 million mark since it was launched in 2006.
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16/03/2009
Japanese-style chocolates 'a hit' in the UK
Chocolates made using traditional Japanese ingredients are proving to be a big hit in the UK, it has emerged.
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12/03/2009
Osaka Monopoly 'selling well'
A Japanese version of the popular board Monopoly is proving a popular purchase during the economic downturn.
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10/03/2009
Thinktank calls for 'common Asian currency'
Japan should spearhead efforts to launch a common currency throughout Asia, a thinktank has claimed.
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03/03/2009
Cars sales fall sharply in Japan
Sales of new cars in Japan fell by nearly one-third last month as consumers tightened their belts, new figures have shown.
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27/02/2009
Japan Airlines 'improves' inflight meal choices
Japan Airlines has announced it has improved the standard of meals on its flights to European destinations.
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27/02/2009
Carmakers report sharp 'drop' in production
Japan's big three car manufacturers have reported a sharp drop in vehicle production yesterday.
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25/02/2009
Japanese yen 'falls broadly' against dollar
The yen fell broadly in foreign exchange trading today (February 25th) staying close to three-month lows against the dollar.
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24/02/2009
Japanese scientists make 'TV wallpaper' breakthrough
Scientists in Japan are developing an innovative type of wallpaper that can be turned into a TV screen, it has emerged.
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20/02/2009
Japan signs trade agreement with Switzerland
A trade agreement was signed between Japan and Switzerland yesterday (February 19th) in an effort to counter what officials described as increasingly protectionist policies around the world.
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13/02/2009
Pioneer to 'pull out' of flat-screen TV production
Japanese electronics manufacturer Pioneer has announced it is to abandon its production of flat-screen TVs amid a growing financial crisis at the company.
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11/02/2009
Sanyo to build new solar cell plant
Japanese electricals company Sanyo has announced it will invest ten billion yen (£77,000,000) in a new solar cell plant in Osaka Prefecture.
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10/02/2009
Mobiles phone sales fall for first time in four years
The number of new mobile phones sold in Japan fell in 2008 for the first time in four years, new figures have shown.
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06/02/2009
Benchmark Nikkei index 'up 1.9 per cent'
Japan's benchmark Nikkei increased by 1.9 per cent in trading today (February 6th).
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05/02/2009
Honda introduces 'cheapest' hybrid car
Japanese car manufacturer Honda has begun selling the cheapest hybrid vehicle on the market.
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29/01/2009
Nintendo 'hopes to get Wii gamers fit'
A new health service is being launched by Nintendo for its popular Wii games console.
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27/01/2009
Burberry to open Japanese stores
UK fashion chain Burberry Group has announced it intends to open at least 50 new stores across Japan over the next five years.
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27/01/2009
Tuna auctioneers: 'Please don't lick the fish'
Visitors to Japan's famous tuna auctions have been asked to respect the serious business that occurs at what is an increasingly popular tourist attraction.
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26/01/2009
Japanese insurers 'to merge'
Three Japanese insurance firms have announced they intend to merge into a single entity, it has emerged.
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14/01/2009
Irish prime minister leads Japanese trade mission
The Irish premier Brian Cowen is currently leading the largest trade delegation in his country's history to Japan, the world's second biggest economy.
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07/01/2009
Mocha bean shortage hits Japanese coffee shops
A shortage of mocha beans is hitting coffee shops across Japan and forcing them to develop new blends of the beverage to satisfy demand from customers, it has emerged.
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05/01/2009
Bluefin tuna bought fetches '8-year high' price
Tuna has soared to an eight-year high on the first day of auction trading in Tokyo, confirming the growing demand for the fish.
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