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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23/09/2013
Sumo tournament hits Tokyo
Tokyo sumo tournament is sure to delight and thrill tourists
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22/08/2013
Ichiro makes 4,000th hit
Japanese baseball player Ichiro Suzuki made the 4,000th hit of his career on Wednesday (August 21st).
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09/08/2013
Japanese sprinters hoping to aid Tokyo's 2020 Olympic bid
Yoshihide Kiryu and Ryota Yamagata are hoping that strong performances at the upcoming athletics World Championships can help boost Tokyo's 2020 Olympic bid.
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09/04/2013
Praise for Ramirez continues after 2,000th Japanese baseball hit
Alex Ramirez is hoping to be the greatest foreign star Japanese baseball has seen.
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08/04/2013
Alex Ramirez becomes first foreigner to pass 2,000 Japanese baseball hits
The feat was reached during the BayStars' 6-3 victory over Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
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20/03/2013
Japan dumped out of WBC
Japan will not make it three World Baseball Classic wins in a row.
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12/03/2013
UFC targeting further Japanese events
The UFC is hoping to put on more Asian events this year and in the future.
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11/03/2013
Japan reaches WBC final round
Japan can still defend their WBC title in 2013.
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06/03/2013
Gold cast of Lionel Messi's foot on sale in Japan
A gold replica of Lionel Messi's left foot will go on sale in Japan tomorrow.
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05/03/2013
Japan advance in World Baseball Classic
Japan are hoping to claim their third World Baseball Classic.
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20/02/2013
Ichiro Suzuki suggests move to NY Yankees was no-brainer
Japanese player's decision to move back to New York Yankees described by him as a no-brainer
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19/02/2013
Tadanari Lee secures loan move to FC Tokyo
The striker played seven times for Southampton in the Championship.
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14/02/2013
Manchester United add Japan dates to Asia tour
The Red Devils are one of the best-supported clubs on the planet, with a massive fan base in Asia.
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20/12/2012
Club World Cup ends in victory for Corinthians
Corinthians have won the Club World Cup in Japan, the first time it returns to South America since 2006.
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20/12/2012
Sato believes Sanfreece Hiroshima can mix it with the best
The star striker speaks after Hiroshima come fifth in the Club World Cup.
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11/12/2012
Japanese Chelsea fans greet players at Yokohoma Starbucks
Chelsea fans get excited over footballers' visit to Yokohoma Starbucks
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11/12/2012
Japan's Nippon Ham Fighters gain teenage baseball prodigy
Shohei Otani has decided to play for Japan's Nippon Ham Fighters instead of a Major League Baseball team
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05/12/2012
Japan to host 1st ever goal-line technology football game
Goal-line technology to be used at Japanese football tournament
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05/12/2012
Japanese baseball star penalised for performance
Japanese baseball star feels the pinch after failing to perform