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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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07/10/2011
Government approves plans for billion dollar recovery budget
The Japanese government has approved plans for recovery budget worth $156 billion
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07/10/2011
Diabetes stem-cell research shows promise
Japanese researchers have uncovered a new treatment for diabetes using stem cells
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06/10/2011
Draft bill issued to overcome future disasters
The government has issued a draft bill for designated high risk disaster zones
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06/10/2011
Tourist confidence bolsters industry recovery in Japan
Japan's tourism industry is recovering from the tragic events of March 11th
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05/10/2011
Animal rescuers battle against pets' plight in Fukushima
Animal rescuers in the Fukushima prefecture are striving to reunite lost pets with their rightful owners
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05/10/2011
New technologies exhibited at Createc
Japan's Createc technology exhibition has unveiled startling innovations
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03/10/2011
Majority of Japanese oppose tax proposal to fund relief effort
Most Japanese not in favour of tax to fund relief effort
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03/10/2011
Sentiment among manufacturers begins to improve
Major manufacturers have anticipated an improvement in market conditions
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30/09/2011
Japan aims to slow strengthening of yen
Japan has approved an additional fund to stabilise the yen
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29/09/2011
Lift of evacuation order could begin return of locals
A move by the Japanese government to lift an evacuation order could attract the return of locals
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28/09/2011
Arrested man claims he was 'minding captive birds'
A man arrested has been arrested for offences relating to endangered falcons and goshawks
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28/09/2011
Japanese women enjoy the benefits of a soy-rich diet in later life
New research shows that a soy-based diet could reduce the effects of ageing.
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28/09/2011
Japanese Grand Prix could see Vettel cruise to World Championship
Sebastian Vettel could win the F1 World Championship in Japan.
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27/09/2011
Draw with Canada leaves Japan disappointed
Japan exited the Rugby World Cup with heavy hearts after drawing with Canada 23-23
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27/09/2011
Classic Japanese novel re-imagined on screen
The classic Japanese novel 'The Tale of Genji' has been re-imagined on film
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26/09/2011
Japan hopeful in last bid against Canada
Japan will face Canada in their final Rugby World Cup 2011 game
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23/09/2011
Fukushima dogs go wild
The Fukushima prefecture has experienced a surge in feral dogs
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22/09/2011
Japan's Rugby World Cup dreams crushed
Japan's loss to a strong Tongan side has sent them out of the Rugby World Cup 2011
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22/09/2011
Fukushima nuclear plant omitted by typhoon
A typhoon has left at least 16 people dead or missing but bypassed Fukushima nuclear plant
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20/09/2011
Japan aim to be 'most improved'
Japan is hoping its efforts in the Rugby World Cup will make it the most improved team
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19/09/2011
Japanese swimmers pay tribute to Taiwanese aid effort
Six Japanese swimmers paid tribute to Taiwan for its contributions to the relief effort
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16/09/2011
Anglo-Japanese textile exhibition comes to Kyoto
Bite-Size - a major new exhibition celebrating Anglo-Japanese textiles comes to Kyoto next year.
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16/09/2011
Japanese city launches geisha training scheme
City in eastern Japan launches geisha training scheme to preserve the ancient art form.
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15/09/2011
The Bawdies gear up for the big time
Japanese music group The Bawdies are set to hit the big time
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15/09/2011
Nuclear incidents cause shift in values among young Japanese
New research reveals that the Japanese natural disaster earlier this year has resulted in a change of attitudes among young Japanese people.
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15/09/2011
Tokyo Game Show arrives in Japan
Asia's biggest annual gaming convention, the Tokyo Game Show, arrives in Japan.
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14/09/2011
New PM promises to restore hope to nation
The new prime minister of Japan has vowed to restore public confidence
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13/09/2011
Former sumo star sports police badge
An ex-sumo wrestler has swapped the ring to patrol the streets as a policeman
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12/09/2011
Japanese happy with army response to tsunami
The majority of Japanese people were pleased with the army's response to the tsunami in March
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12/09/2011
Japan show promise despite first defeat
Japan lost their first Rugby World Cup 2012 game to France
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09/09/2011
Japan take on France in opening game
Japan will face France in their opening game at the Rugby World Cup 2011
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08/09/2011
Japan qualify for Olympic soccer
The Japanese women's soccer team have qualified for the 2012 Olympic Games
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08/09/2011
New PM visits Fukushima
Yoshihiko Noda has made his debut visit to Fukushima since becoming prime minister
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07/09/2011
Heartfelt book charts kids' tsunami experience
A new book written by children provides accounts of their experiences of the tsunami
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06/09/2011
Heartthrob returns to Japan for promos
A leading South-Korean TV star returned to Japan to promote the release of his latest TV drama on DVD
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05/09/2011
Prime minister's cabinet gains public support
The new prime minster's cabinet is already proving popular with the public
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05/09/2011
Japan go the distance for silver
The men's marathon team secured second place in the World Cup
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05/09/2011
Typhoon causes devastation
A typhoon that swept through Japan has left 26 people dead and more than 50 missing
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02/09/2011
Noda chooses new cabinet
Japan's new prime minister vows to combat public fears over nuclear safety
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02/09/2011
Darvish takes Fighters all the way
Yu Darvish was integral to taking the Fighters to victory on Wednesday
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02/09/2011
Japan pegs high hopes on mountain peak
Japan has applied to UNESCO to make two of its sites World Heritage cultural sites by 2013
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01/09/2011
Tokyo set to be 'jazzed up' this month
An annual jazz festival is coming to Tokyo this weekend
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01/09/2011
Japan stages first quake drill since March disaster
Japan has continued its traditional annual Disaster Prevention Day despite the twin tragedy in March
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01/09/2011
Japan's tennis chances are 'injured'
Japanese tennis stars have suffered a series of injuries at the US open
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31/08/2011
Japan's industrial output up in July
Factory production up marginally but outlook for September is less hopeful.
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31/08/2011
Typhoon to delay World Cup qualifier?
A typhoon due to hit Japan this Friday (September 2nd) could push back one of the country's World Cup qualifier games
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31/08/2011
British supermarket pulls out of Japan
A major British supermarket chain has announced it is pulling its business out of Japan
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31/08/2011
Japan has highest life expectancy
People in Japan can expect to live for longer than those in any other country in the world
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30/08/2011
Unemployment takes another hike
Japanese unemployment has risen for the second consecutive month
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30/08/2011
First batch of Fukushima rice shipped
The first batch of rice produced near Fukushima has been shipped after it was found to be free of contamination
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30/08/2011
World famous Yabusame contest is just weeks away
Mounted archers with deadly accuracy set to entertain thousands near Kamakura.
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30/08/2011
Japan's Murofushi takes gold at World Championships
Athlete becomes oldest ever hammer thrower to win gold.
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26/08/2011
Japanese prime minister announces resignation
Mr Kan says his tenure was plagued by 'severe circumstances'
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25/08/2011
Japan's credit rating downgraded by Moody's
Rating agency announced Japan is now AA3 nation
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24/08/2011
Osaka take advantage of Nagoya slip-up to top J-League
Nagoya's first loss since July leaves space for Osaka to overtake
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23/08/2011
Japanese scientists aim to breed 'radiation-proof' rice
University of Tokyo will look into cross-breeding resistant strains
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23/08/2011
Maehara announces intention to run for PM
Former foreign minister launches campaign
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22/08/2011
Democratic Party of Japan to choose new PM
DPJ to elect new leader on August 29th
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19/08/2011
Japan's latest Auto Race sensation winning new admirers
Maya Sato is just 19, but she is already making waves on Japan's Auto Racing scene.
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