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Thursday, 31st July 2008
A machine tool manufacturer in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been raided by police on suspicion of exporting tools for use in the development of nuclear weapons.
The work of three Japanese film directors have been chosen to compete in this year's Venice Film Festival, it has been announced.
Wednesday, 30th July 2008
Farmers in Japan who receive substantial agricultural have welcomed the collapse of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) global free trade talks.
Japan aims to accept around 300,00 students from overseas by 2020, according to plan formulated by a number of government ministries.
Tuesday, 29th July 2008
Electronics firm Panasonic has chosen the ancient Japanese city of Kyoto as the location for one of its most ambitious ecological projects.
Monday, 28th July 2008
Around 50,000 residents in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, were temporarily instructed to evacuate their homes by the city government after the Asano River overflowed.
Friday, 25th July 2008
Japan has said it will refuse to provide its share of aid to North Korea until the neo-Stalinist state returns a number of Japanese citizens being held there.
Thursday, 24th July 2008
A ban on people riding with two children on a bicycle in Japan is to be lifted, the National Police Agency (NPA) announced today (July 24th).
More than 100 people were injured after a powerful earthquake hit northern Japan.
Wednesday, 23rd July 2008
The ancient religion of Buddhism may be dying out in Japan, it has been claimed.
The manuscript of an old Japanese tale has been recovered more than 60 years after it went missing, a researcher has claimed.
Tuesday, 22nd July 2008
An amateur fossil hunter from Kanazawa may have uncovered Japan's largest dinosaur tooth.
Monday, 21st July 2008
The Nasa space agency has reportedly begun official talks about buying units of an unmanned Japanese spacecraft.
An exhibition of artwork inspired the themes of fantasy and science fiction has gone on public display at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo.
Friday, 18th July 2008
Carla Bruni, the wife of the French president Nicolas Sarkozy, has apologised for not being able to attend the G8 summit which was held this month in Japan.
Baseball players in Japan have paid tribute to the legendary pitcher Hideo Nomo after he announced his retirement from the sport.
Thursday, 17th July 2008
A territorial dispute has led to complaints up after advertisements for Japanese condoms were displayed on Korean underground trains, it has been claimed.
Around 200,000 Japanese fishing boats suspended operations yesterday (July 16th) after fishermen protested against the effect of rising fuel costs on their livelihoods.
Wednesday, 16th July 2008
The popular UK magazine OK! Has revealed it will launch an online version for the Japanese market.
Japanese motor manufacturer Nissan has unveiled a revolutionary car that emits just a few drops of water rather than carbon dioxide.
Tuesday, 15th July 2008
Japanese fans of legendary fashion designer Vivienne Westwood have the chance to enjoy an exhibition of her work, which is being held at the Zel Cafe Gallery in Roppongi.
The kimono, once a staple of traditional Japanese couture, could be making a comeback.
Monday, 14th July 2008
High school baseball players were recently instructed to use wooden bats, instead of metal ones, to reduce the risk of being struck by lightning during a thunder storm.
The construction of the 610-metre (2,000-ft) Tokyo Sky Tree has commenced in the Japanese city.
Friday, 11th July 2008
Japan has emerged as a strong rival challenge to Wales' bid to stage the 2015 Rugby World Cup, it has emerged.
A Japanese company is offering couples the opportunity to get married in space.
A Japanese expo is showcasing the best examples of the country's pioneering eco-friendly technology.
Thursday, 10th July 2008
Martial arts movie star Jackie Chan has attended a charity premier in Tokyo in aid of the victims of the Sichuan earthquake.
Lawmakers in the Osaka prefecture have agreed to cut assembly members' salaries by 15 per cent starting from next month.
Wednesday, 9th July 2008
A number of companies in Japan are making big strides when it comes to the development of environmentally friendly products.
Japanese actor Arata Furuta has begun performing his new stage play after recovering from an accident that occurred during rehearsals.
Tuesday, 8th July 2008
Japanese car manufacturer Toyota is to make its eco-friendly Prius even greener by fitting them with solar-powered air conditioning.
More than 300,000 spectators are expected to flock to an exhibition of sand sculptures at Tottori Sand Dunes.
The leaders of G8 economies meeting in Japan have agreed to halve greenhouse-gas emissions by the middle of the century.
Monday, 7th July 2008
Ice cream is all the rage in Japan and a new retailer is hoping to do big business in the current boom for the frozen treats.
An international conference of indigenous peoples in Hokkaido has concluded with the condemnation of the G8 leaders' economic agenda.
A memorial to 33 Chinese people killed by the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki during World War II has been unveiled in Japan.
Thursday, 3rd July 2008
A woman has been honoured for her work in the field of nursing care in her Kawasaki neighbourhood.
The prime minister of Japan, Yasuo Fukuda, has announced he is to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games which takes place on August 8th.
Wednesday, 2nd July 2008
Japanese toy manufacturer Tomy has come up with an innovative way of encouraging young computer gamers to save their money.
Japan must increase its birth-rate if it is to retain its position as a economic world power, government experts have claimed.
Rhesus monkeys at a Japanese zoo have been put on a strict diet after some became so overweight they could not move around their enclosure.
Tuesday, 1st July 2008
Security checks have been tightened at a Japanese airport ahead of a summit of G8 leaders in Hokkaido.
Foreigners are flourishing when it comes to practising ancient Japanese arts, it has been reported.
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