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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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08/12/2016
Abe to become first Japanese leader to visit Pearl Harbor
The Japanese prime minister announced he would make the historic visit on December 26th and 27th to pay tribute to the victims of World War Two.
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02/12/2016
Japanese scientists become first in Asia to name element
The chemical element was previously called ununtrium, but was renamed when Japanese scientists became the first to synthesise it.
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28/11/2016
Reindeer to deliver pizza in Japan this festive season
Domino?s Japan is hoping to combat snowy winter conditions by delivering pizzas by reindeer-pulled sleighs.
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22/11/2016
Fukushima avoids tsunami after 7.4-magnitude quake
Smaller than expected waves hit the coastline of Fukushima Prefecture in the wake of the tremor.
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17/11/2016
Shinzo Abe will be first foreign leader to meet Trump
The Japanese prime minister has secured an early meeting with the president-elect to ensure its priorities are not forgotten.
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10/11/2016
New scooter license plates in Tokyo celebrate great art
Scooter license plates can be much more creative in Japan and one area has taken inspiration from the country?s great artist.
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08/11/2016
Japan ratifies Paris climate change agreement
Japan has ratified the 2015 Paris Climate Change Agreement.
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04/11/2016
Prince Mikasa laid to rest in Tokyo
The centenarian has been cremated and interred in a cemetery in Tokyo.
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02/11/2016
Japanese rocket used to launch weather satellite is kitted out in manga
Combining manga with rockets is hoped to create more interest in science for the younger generation in Japan.
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28/10/2016
Japan inflation falls to 3-year low
Inflation in Japan fell significantly in September, findings show.
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21/10/2016
Japan rocked by magnitude 6.6 earthquake
The latest earthquake to hit Japan has seen power go out and bullet train services suspended in the western part of the country.
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12/10/2016
Blackout plunges central Tokyo into darkness
A blackout in Tokyo affected train services and the operation of lifts.
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06/10/2016
New research offers greater insight into ancient Japan
New advancements in technology has helped reveal the secrets of an artefact unearthed in the ?60s.
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04/10/2016
Japanese biologist, Yoshinori Ohsumi, wins Nobel Prize for medicine
Japan has another Nobel laureate, due to the work on autophagy carried out by Yoshinori Ohsumi.
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28/09/2016
Japan takes queuing to a new level with self-driving chairs
The days of standing to queue could be long gone, thanks to Nissan.
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23/09/2016
Magnitude 6.4 earthquake hits south-east of Tokyo
The earthquake originated in the Japan Trench, just off the coast of Honshu.
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22/09/2016
McDonald's Japan to release pumpkin chocolate fries this autumn
The contrasting orange and brown sauce screams Halloween to McDonald?s fans.
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21/09/2016
Shoppers to get left-luggage service on Tokyo Metro
Leaving purchases in a secure place while continuing to shop could prove a hit in Tokyo.
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19/09/2016
Oldest fish hooks in the world discovered in Japan
The new discovery changes the way that archaeologists see the development of this type of technology in the Japanese islands.
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13/09/2016
New architecture model museum opens in Tokyo
Tokyo?s newest museum houses models by some of Japan?s most well-respected architects.
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02/09/2016
Japanese government calls for smoking ban
Japan could soon be 100 per cent smoke-free in indoor public places.
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30/08/2016
Japan's top 20 castles, according to TripAdvisor
The top castles as selected by domestic visitors have been revealed.
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24/08/2016
Japan's first Muslim hotel opens to the public
The new hotel is pork and alcohol-free and features rooms that indicate the direction of Mecca.
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19/08/2016
Kyoto artisan gin distillery gets production license
Kyoto?s first artisan gin will be the culmination of months of preparation.
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17/08/2016
Japanese opposition frontrunner slams Abenomics
Renho is so far the only candidate to have stepped forward for the Democratic Party leadership, which is to be decided in September.
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08/08/2016
Companies offer support in fight against Japan?s dwindling population
It?s down to companies to make conditions for Japanese workers are conducive to starting a family as possible.
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28/07/2016
Mount Sakruajima erupts in impressive style
The volcano near Kagoshima city last erupted in 2013.
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26/07/2016
Japan casts spotlight on 8 national parks
The Environment Ministry in Japan is aiming to boost visitor numbers to national parks.
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20/07/2016
New hot springs resort opens in Tokyo
A new type of accommodation is opening in Tokyo, but it?s one the rest of Japan is familiar with.
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18/07/2016
Japan gains another UNESCO World Heritage Site
Japan now has 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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14/07/2016
Contradicting reports suggest Japan?s emperor could abdicate
Uncertainty is surrounding Japan?s royal family, as Emperor Akihito is rumoured to be considering stepping down.
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13/07/2016
Dewazakura brewery takes top sake prize in London
The brewery from Yamagata Prefecture has taken home the top gong at the London-based awards.
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12/07/2016
Japan?s government removes evacuation orders on Fukushima
The clean-up five years after the Fukushima disaster is allowing people to return to their homes.
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07/07/2016
First cruise ship docks in Kumamoto since earthquakes
Returning tourism is an important part of the rebuilding process of Kumamoto?s economy in the wake of April?s earthquakes.
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30/06/2016
Renovated Meiji era villa reopens to the public
The beautiful villa has been restored to its former glory and allows visitors to glimpse what life was like more than 100 years ago.
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30/06/2016
A quarter of Japan?s population 65 or over
An aging population could spell problems for Japan in the future.
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29/06/2016
Unreserved tours begin of Tokyo's Imperial Palace
Visitors to the Imperial Palace in Tokyo no longer need to book tours in advance.
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21/06/2016
Almost half of Upper House candidates oppose constitution rewrite
Rewriting the Japanese constitution to change Article 9 could have a big impact on foreign policy.
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17/06/2016
Date announced for Tokyo governor election
The candidates may not be confirmed until closer to election day.
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08/06/2016
Obama's paper cranes to go on display at Hiroshima
The paper cranes left by Obama at Hiroshima are part of a tradition to oppose nuclear war.
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07/06/2016
Starwood opens new Sheraton resort in Okinawa
The new resort is now open, but there are plans for additional facilities in the pipeline.
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06/06/2016
Japanese government leads by example with flexible working
The government is hoping to promote flexible working practices by showing its own employees starting and finishing earlier.
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01/06/2016
Japan postpones sales tax increase until 2019
The planned sales tax rise has been pushed back yet again, which could spark an election in Japan.
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20/05/2016
Long-lost fiery chilli making a resurgence in Gifu Prefecture
The chilli, which was thought to have been lost when the dam was constructed, is now making a comeback.
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19/05/2016
Emperor and Empress visit Kumamoto in wake of quakes
The imperial couple visited the region in the wake of two immense earthquakes last month.
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17/05/2016
Japanese fish consumption drops to lowest level since 1960s
Young Japanese people are leading the charge against fish in favour of meat.
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13/05/2016
Sticker developed to test for allergies
A simple sticker could help to highlight those with buckwheat allergies before they tuck into a bowl of soba noodles.
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11/05/2016
Ageing Japanese emperor and empress to cut back on official duties
Now in their 80s, the imperial couple will welcome fewer guests to the palace.
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