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News Archive - September 2008
Tuesday, 30th September 2008
Overweight dolphins at a marine park in western Japan have been put on a low fat diet after piling on the pounds.
The cream of the motor racing world will be descending on Japan next month when the Formula One grand prix takes place in the country on October 10th.
Monday, 29th September 2008
Japanese people are among the happiest in the world, according to the results of a new poll.
Tokyo is to host an exhibition of Japanese and Iranian art works next month.
Friday, 26th September 2008
The ranks of the Japanese Communist Party (JCP) have been swelled by young workers disillusioned with government policies, it has emerged.
Bike enthusiasts are in for a treat this November when the Japan International Cycle Show takes place at the Tokyo Big Sight.
Thursday, 25th September 2008
More than 260,000 people have applied to run in next year's Tokyo Marathon, it has been reported.
Film stars and movie directors will be converging on Japan next month for the annual Tokyo International Film Festival (Tiff) which takes place from October 18th to 26th.
Wednesday, 24th September 2008
Next month sees a range of annual events taking place in Japan that will give visitors to the country a taste of Japanese culture and custom.
Taro Aso, the newly elected leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has become the new prime minister of Japan.
The AIG Japan Open Tennis Championships take place in Tokyo from September 29th until October 5th.
Tuesday, 23rd September 2008
A rise in the number of people hitting the road in Japan for fun and adventures has led to a surge in sales of a miniature camper van.
Women are to be allowed to serve aboard Japanese destroyers from next year, it has been announced.
Monday, 22nd September 2008
Taro Aso, the outspoken former foreign minister, won a landslide poll to take over from Yasuo Fukuda as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the next prime minister of Japan.
Friday, 19th September 2008
Tomoji Tanabe, the oldest man in the world, has celebrated his 113th birthday in the Japan.
The Japanese military has successfully shot down a dummy missile in testing of a possible new defence shield.
Thursday, 18th September 2008
Proposals to promote an area of downtown Tokyo as the Japanese capital's very own Chinatown have sparked controversy.
A man has been arrested for hurling fire extinguishers laden with explosives at Japan's Imperial Palace, local police have said.
Wednesday, 17th September 2008
Japan's defence ministry has said it mystified about the appearance of an unidentified submarine off the country's coast.
Heavy rain, flooding and storm surge alerts have been issued as Tropical Storm Sinlaku heads towards to southern Japanese islands of Okinawa and Kyushu.
Tuesday, 16th September 2008
Japanese boxer Nobuo Nashiro has retaken the World Boxing Association (WBA) super flyweight title from fellow countryman Kohei Kono.
Japanese non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have strengthened their international presence in the last few years, it has been claimed.
A Japanese scientific foundation has claimed the world is edging ever closer to en ecological crisis.
Monday, 15th September 2008
The Japanese financial markets closed today in honour of the national holiday, Respect for the Aged Day.
Friday, 12th September 2008
Former Japanese premier Junichiro Koizumi has thrown his weight behind Yuriko Koike in her bid to become the country's first female prime minister.
Rock singer Avril Lavigne has begun a nationwide tour of Japan.
Thursday, 11th September 2008
More than 10,000 people in the city Ofunato, north-west of Japan, were told to leave their home after a powerful earthquake raised fear of a possible tsunami.
A Japanese independent film director has been arrested for allegedly putting up a poster for his movie criticising the country's monarchy.
The head of the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) has quit his post amid a growing marijuana scandal that has engulfed the sport.
Japan could withdraw its last military contingent from Iraq by the end of the year, it has emerged.
Wednesday, 10th September 2008
Five candidates have now officially entered the race to succeed Yasuo Fukuda as the next prime minister of Japan.
Tuesday, 9th September 2008
Visitors to a Japanese zoo have been observing a strange phenomenon: green polar bears.
Japan's Olympic baseball skipper Senichi Hoshino has ruled out taking charge of the national team for next year's World Baseball Classic.
The sale of daggers to people under the age of 18 in Japan is to be prohibited, it has been announced.
Monday, 8th September 2008
Japan's landfill rubbish dumps have now grown to such a size that they constitute one of the largest natural resource nations in the world.
Japanese stocks and shares have soared following news that the US Treasury is to bailout mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Friday, 5th September 2008
Japanese scientists are exploring the possibility of using massive at-sea generators as a source of green power.
An inmate on death row has had his artwork exhibited at a Tokyo gallery.
Thursday, 4th September 2008
Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr visited Tokyo yesterday to promote his new film Iron Man.
Japan could be in line for a surprise extra Olympic bronze medal after two athletes tested positive for drugs.
While voters in the US continue to weigh up the pros and cons of the two Presidential candidates, the Japanese town of Obama has already made up its mind.
A Japanese monk accidentally burned his temple to the ground after being attacked by hornets.
Wednesday, 3rd September 2008
Japanese workers take an average of eight days paid holiday a year, it has been revealed.
Former television presenter, defence minister and environment minister Yuriko Koike has emerged as a potential challenger for the position of prime minister vacated by Yasuo Fukuda.
Concerns are growing in Japan about the future of the country's traditional Buddhist temples.
The Bank of Japan is expected to leave interest rates unchanged as country experiences its first recession in six years.
Sony is to launch its new PlayStation Portable in Japan next month, the company has announced.
Tuesday, 2nd September 2008
Nearly 600,000 people took part in activities for the annual Disaster Prevention Day, organised by the Japanese government yesterday (September 1st).
Taro Aso has been speaking of his own capabilities as the Liberal Democratic party seeks a new leader.
Monday, 1st September 2008
Car manufacturer Nissan is increasing the cost of its commercial vehicles in Japan.
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