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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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13/08/2009
Party leader speaks out over policies
The leader of the Japanese Happiness Realization Party has spoken about the upcoming election.
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12/08/2009
University prepares for Japanese visitors
The University of Loughborough gets ready to welcome visitors from Japan.
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12/08/2009
Japanese opposition leader 'wants to improve Chinese relations'
Leader of Japanese opposition pledges to improve ties with China.
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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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11/08/2009
Another quake hits Japan
Japan is rocked by another earthquake, the second to hit the country in two days.
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10/08/2009
Designer makes a splash at Tokyo Fashion Week
Scottish designer turns heads as Tokyo Fashion Week.
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10/08/2009
Japan hit by earthquake
Japan has been hit by an earthquake, the strongest so far this year.
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10/08/2009
Missing pop star found, arrested
Missing Japanese pop star is found and arrested.
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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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07/08/2009
Japanese police search for missing celebrity
Japanese actress and singer goes missing after police arrest husband.
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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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06/08/2009
Japanese rice field art techniques revealed
The skills behind an interesting Japanese trend for rice field art have been revealed.
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06/08/2009
Japan is 'a child-friendly destination'
Japan could be an ideal place for families with children to take a holiday.
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05/08/2009
Cosplay summit held in Japan
A summit attracting manga-mad cartoon fans has been held in Japan.
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05/08/2009
Asian footballers 'haven't made it unless they have a nickname'
Many famous Asian sports stars are given interesting nicknames by the press, it has been noted.
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04/08/2009
Nintendo DSi gets Facebook app
Nintendo DSi users can now upload pictures taken with the device on to social networking site Facebook.
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04/08/2009
Japanese scientists reveal robot suit
Scientists in Japan unveil a robotic suit aimed at helping those with weak limbs and poor mobility.
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04/08/2009
The weird and wonderful world of Japanese ice cream
One writer notes the weird and experimental ice cream flavours that visitors to Japan may want to enjoy.
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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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03/08/2009
First criminal trial held in Japan for more than 50 years
First criminal trial held in Japan since WW2, after overhaul of judicial system.
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31/07/2009
Japanese astronaut 'wore pants for a month'
A pair of pants belonging to a Japanese astronaut are to be tested by scientists.
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31/07/2009
Japanese crowds 'are the best in the world'
One DJ has told of his love of the Japanese dance music crowd.
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31/07/2009
Wii Sports Resort gains positive reviews
New Wii game gets a good response from gaming fans.
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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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30/07/2009
Japanese dance show held in UK
A Japanese dance group is set to wow audiences in the UK this week.
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30/07/2009
Art festival continues in Japan
An art festival in Japan is continuing this week, with artists from all over the world set to attend.
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30/07/2009
Surfing contest to hit Japan
Brits who are fans of water sports could consider a holiday to Japan to check out a surf festival.
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29/07/2009
Japan wins 2019 Rugby World Cup
Japan has won the bidding to be the host nation of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
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29/07/2009
Japanese car makers post profits
Japanese car marques post surprising results.
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29/07/2009
Japanese 'love thumb fiction'
A new craze for reading novels on mobile phones is emerging in Japan.
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28/07/2009
Japanese Space Station revamp complete
The final stage of work on the Japanese Space Station has been completed.
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28/07/2009
Japanese culture 'captures Brit's imaginations'
The interesting culture of Japan has long fascinated the British, it is noted.
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28/07/2009
Airline launches Asian air pass
Flying pass for Asia could help eastern tourists save cash.
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28/07/2009
Hostess positions 'increasingly sought after'
A job as a hostess in Japan is a role that is increasingly popular among young women, it has been said.
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27/07/2009
Traditional festivals set to hit Japan
Japanese tourists could be interested in two traditional festivals which are due to be held in the country next month.
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27/07/2009
Miyazato wins Evian Masters
A Japanese golfer is celebrating after winning the Evian Masters tournament.
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24/07/2009
Fukuoka has 'vibrant underground scene'
The Japanese city of Fukuoka has an interesting arts and music scene, it has been revealed.
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24/07/2009
Smiles under scrutiny in Japan
Japanese railway workers are set to be checked for chirpiness by a new Smile Scanner.
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24/07/2009
Fuji Rock 2009 kicks off today
The 2009 Fuji Rock festival begins today (July 24th).
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23/07/2009
Jackson 5 Wii game to be released.
Nintendo is set to release a Jackson 5 themed karaoke game.
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23/07/2009
Japanese cars top for reliability
Japanese car marques come top of reliability test.
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22/07/2009
Disney Japan reveals new movie format
Disney Japan have announced they are to release films on memory card.
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21/07/2009
Japan 'world's oldest major country'
Japan is set to be the major country with the highest number of people aged 100 and over by 2050.
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21/07/2009
Giant jellyfish plague Japanese waters
The Sea of Japan is set for another influx of giant jellyfish.
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20/07/2009
Travel writer "awestruck" by Tokyo
Travel writer enthuses about Tokyo, calling it a futuristic and varied place to visit.
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17/07/2009
Japanese Americans get honorary degrees
Japanese-Americans awarded honorary degrees decades after attending university.
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16/07/2009
Tokyo delegation head for Italy
A group from Tokyo is set to watch world class swimmers in action in Rome tomorrow.
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16/07/2009
Anime convention hits Baltimore
Anime convention set to see Japanese culture fans flock to Baltimore.
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15/07/2009
Japanese royals arrive in Hawaii
The Emperor and Empress of Japan have arrived in Hawaii for the last leg of a US tour.
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14/07/2009
Dragon Quest proves popular in Japan
A new video game has sold millions on its first weekend of release in Japan.
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13/07/2009
Osaka is 'world's greatest food city'
One food writer has called Osaka the greatest city to eat in across the world.
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13/07/2009
Tokyo 'most expensive city for expats'
Tokyo has topped a list of the most expensive cities for expats to make a new life.
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10/07/2009
Tokyo suburb goes eco-friendly
A suburb in Tokyo has been fitted out with almost 1,000 lights.
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09/07/2009
Japan reveals 18-metre robot
A 18-metre tall robot has been unveiled in Tokyo, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a popular Japanese TV show.
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09/07/2009
Japanese football fixtures revealed
Japanese football fixtures for 2010 warm-up announced.
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08/07/2009
Gere falls for Hachiko
Actor Richard Gere has spoken of the story of a faithful Japanese dog.
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08/07/2009
Japan F1 future 'in doubt'
Japan's Formula 1 racing is at risk as the recession has forced its cancellation for next year.
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