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Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Japanese government supports international judo
New sports materials have been donated by the Japanese government to help the development of Judo in Angola.
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.
Wednesday, 1st September 2010
Japan Airlines cuts jobs
Around one third of jobs could be cut at Japan Airlines (JAL) after a company-wide restructurin
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.
Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Japanese research develops 'touchable' 3DTV
The world's first touchable 3D television system has been developed in Japan.
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.
Friday, 27th August 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.
Thursday, 26th August 2010
Japan's export growth continues slowdown
Figures have revealed that export growth in Japan has slowed for a fifth consecutive month.
Wednesday, 25th August 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.
Toyota offers hybrid safety device
Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has introduced a new device aimed at making its popular hybrid car louder.
Tuesday, 24th August 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.
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.
Monday, 23rd August 2010
Japan 'evicts Statue of Liberty'
Japanese officials have ordered the removal of a six-metre replica Statue of Liberty.
Rio Carnival comes to Tokyo
Tokyo's Asakusa district is set to host the Japanese Rio Carnival at the end of the month.
Friday, 20th August 2010
Titanium Blue PS3 'only available in Japan'
Japanese gamers will be able to pick up an exclusive PS3 console in Titanium Blue.
Thursday, 19th August 2010
Japanese stocks rise on morning data
Stocks on a number of Japanese stock exchanges have risen today
Economic trouble response 'will determine history'
Japan's response to economic troubles will have repercussions for the next 50 years, an expert says
Wednesday, 18th August 2010
Japanese prime minister considers new stimulus measures
Japanese prime minister Naoto Kan considers more economic stimulus
Mazda recalls 300,000 cars
Japanese car manufacturer Mazda has announced it is to recall 300,000 cars in North America and Mexico
Tuesday, 17th August 2010
Giant lantern festival to be held in Japan
August's giant lantern festival is a must-see for those travelling to Japan
Japanese economy falters
The Japanese economy has once again faltered in the wake of market uncertainty over stimulus measures
Japanese economy drops to third largest
The Chinese economy has overtaken the Japanese economy to become the world's third biggest
Monday, 16th August 2010
War veterans mark victory over Japanese troops
Second world war veterans have marked the anniversary of Japan's surrender
Japanese PM avoids war shrine on VJ Day
Japanese prime minister Naoto Kan avoids controversial war shrine on VJ Day
Japanese economy slows
The Japanese economy has unexpectedly slowed, new data shows
Friday, 13th August 2010
Toyota halts car exports to Iran
Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has stopped all exports to Iran following US and UK sanction action
Japan searches for its lost centenarians
Japanese officials have begun a search for citizens allegedly aged more than 100
Japan's strong yen explained
Just why is the Japanese yen so strong compared to the dollar?
Thursday, 12th August 2010
Strong Japanese yen still impacting markets
The continuing strength of the Japanese yen is having an impact on a number of markets
Japanese consumers to get iPod replacements
Customers in Japan affected by a problem with overheating iPods will be offered replacements, Apple has said
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
Wednesday, 11th August 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
Fall in Asian stocks on new data
Stock values on a number of Asian stock exchanges, including the Topix in Japan, have fallen
Japan's machinery orders rise less than expected
A rise in core machinery orders in Japan has not been as positive as expected by market analysts
Tuesday, 10th August 2010
Apple to improve overheating warnings in Japan
Technology firm Apple is to make improvements to website warnings about a problem with iPod nanos.
Japan's whisky heritage highlighted
While Japan may be better known for sake, its whisky is growing in popularity around the world.
Japan apologises to South Korea over imperialist rule
The Japanese prime minister has issued an apology to South Korea over its colonial rule of the nation
Monday, 9th August 2010
Goldman Sachs changes Japan outlook
Financial firm Goldman Sachs has revised its outlook for the Japanese economy
Nagasaki marks atomic bomb anniversary
Ceremony in Nagasaki marks 65th anniversary of the bombing of the city
Japanese stocks fall on US data
Weak data from the US has seen shares in Japanese firms drop on the stock exchange
Friday, 6th August 2010
Prius sales top 1 million
Sales of the Toyota Prius in Japan topped one million by the end of July this year
Female Japanese baseballer gains large following
A female baseball player in the US is gaining a huge following
Japanese computer geek sets new pi record
A Japanese engineer and a computer programmer from the US claim to have calculated pi to five trillion places
Thursday, 5th August 2010
Toyota Prius tops selling list for 15th month in a row
The Toyota hybrid Prius has topped the list of best selling cars in Japan for the 15th year in a row.
Microsoft 'may object' to Yahoo! Japan deal
Microsoft could be putting together an objection against a new deal between Yahoo! Japan and Google.
UN chief visits Nagasaki
UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon is in Japan ahead of the anniversary of the Nagasaki and Hiroshima bombings
Wednesday, 4th August 2010
Japan begins search for oldest citizens
The discovery that some of Japan's reputed oldest citizens are either deceased or missing has prompted authorities to carry out investigations.
Japanese 10-year yield fall below 1 per cent
Japanese ten-year yields fall below one per cent for the first time in years.
Kan to consider more economic stimulus
Japanese prime minister Naoto Kan is considering more economic stimulus measures.
Tuesday, 3rd August 2010
Japanese stocks rise on US data
Shares on Japanese stock exchanges have risen on the back of new US data and an overnight rally on Wall Street.
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