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Sunday, 30th November 2008
The five year presence of Japan's Self-Defence Force in Iraq is set to come to an end, following the government's decision on Friday (November 29th) to withdraw all such personnel.
Mobile company Nokia has announced that it will discontinue marketing its phones in Japan, with the exception of its luxury Vertu line.
Friday, 28th November 2008
Taro Aso, the occasionally controversial prime minister of Japan, has caused fresh controversy by saying that elderly people are a burden on the taxpayer.
Thursday, 27th November 2008
A price war among IT retailers has seen the cost of computers in Japanese retail outlets being slashed to around 30,000 yen (£200).
Sales of the popular Nintendo Wii computer console in Japan have exceeded the seven million mark, new figures released yesterday (November 26th) show.
Yahoo has been named as the most searched-for word online in Japan for the month of September.
Wednesday, 26th November 2008
Japanese zoo officials who were puzzled at the failure of two polar bears to mate have finally solved the mystery - they are both female.
Japan's third-largest shopping mall opened its doors for the first time today (November 26th) in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
Sumo wrestler Ama is celebrating after being promoted to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki today (November 25th).
Tuesday, 25th November 2008
The appointment of Timothy Geithner as president-elect Barack Obama's Treasury chief has been seen as a positive development from a Japanese perspective.
Holidaymakers planning to spend New Year in Japan will have the opportunity to join the throngs of Japanese natives who will be heading off for the annual day of purification at the country's temples.
Monday, 24th November 2008
Christians from across Japan have gathered to commemorate the killing of 187 Roman Catholics in the 17th century.
Local authorities in Yamanashi Prefecture are proposing to begin charging people to climb Mount Fuji, it has emerged.
Friday, 21st November 2008
A company in Japan has come up with an interesting way to make its operations greener - working outdoors.
Thursday, 20th November 2008
A Japanese director of anime films has said he is somewhat embarrassed by the prime minister's attempts to improve his street credibility by saying he loves the genre.
A Japanese schoolgirl has been accepted into a team in an all-male baseball league, it emerged this week.
A Japanese professor has won a prestigious accolade rewarding his work on the social intelligence of chimpanzees.
Wednesday, 19th November 2008
Although figures from the Japan National Tourist Organisation showed that fewer people had travelled abroad from the Far Eastern country up until September, that may be about to change thanks to the rebound of the yen.
Critically acclaimed Japanese film director Takeshi Kitano has been given a top accolade at a Greek film festival.
Sumo wrestler Hakuho is well on his way to becoming champion of the sport after a successful win at a tournament held in Japan on Wednesday (November 19th).
Tuesday, 18th November 2008
Sumo wrestler Yokozuna Hakuho remains on course for this third consecutive Emperor's Cup at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament after defeating fellow Mongolian Asasekiryu yesterday (November 17th).
Decisions on key legislation in Japan have been brought to an effective standstill by a boycott carried out by the opposition party.
Food lovers might have taken note of this week's award of one of the dining world's most prestigious honours on a number of Tokyo restaurants.
Monday, 17th November 2008
Japan's economy has followed many of those in Europe by officially falling into recession.
One of the largest-scale exhibitions of art by Pablo Picasso is on show at the Suntory Musuem in Tokyo until December 14th.
Friday, 14th November 2008
US singer-songwriter Carole King is to perform at the Tokyo International Forum this month, it has been announced.
Japan's third-biggest car manufacturer Nissan has announced it is to cut production for the second time in as many weeks.
Thursday, 13th November 2008
Japanese prime minister Taro Aso is set to announce the donation of $100 billion to the International Monetary Fund.
Wednesday, 12th November 2008
Greenhouse gas emissions in Japan reached a record high in the 12 months leading up to March, meaning the country could fall short of its Kyoto objectives, it has been reported.
More than 500 homes in the Japanese city of Ota have received free solar panels as part of a government scheme to prevent electricity blackouts.
Tuesday, 11th November 2008
Astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, 37, is due to become the second Japanese woman to go into space, it has been announced.
Crown Princess Masako of Japan participated in an official welcome ceremony for Spanish king Juan Carlos and queen Sofia yesterday (November 10th).
This month sees one of the biggest sumo wrestling events in Japan take place in Tokyo.
The Nikkei 225 stock average fell by three per cent yesterday as the downturn in the US economy affected global markets.
Monday, 10th November 2008
The annual Wankosoba National Tournament took place in the city of Morioka over the weekend.
Friday, 7th November 2008
US fitness expert Billy Blanks is to return to Japan to promote his Billy's Bootcamp in Japan event in Osaka.
In a phone call yesterday (October 6th) with Japan's prime minister Taro Aso, the US president-elect Barack Obama pledged to strengthen ties between the two countries.
Japanese electronic firms Panasonic and Sanyo are in talks about a possible takeover, it has emerged.
Thursday, 6th November 2008
A giant killing has contributed to destroy hopes of a historic treble by J League side Oita Trinita.
The Japanese fishing town of Obama has been celebrating the victory of its namesake in the US presidential election.
Wednesday, 5th November 2008
The man they call the 'Flying Squirrel' has been arrested by police in Japan.
Tuesday, 4th November 2008
The Japanese city of Sapporo experienced its first flurry of snow today (November 4th), according to the Sapporo District Meteorological Observatory.
Public support for the cabinet of Japanese premier Taro Aso has dropped even further, a new poll has found.
Monday, 3rd November 2008
The case for Japan to host the rugby World Cup is gathering momentum, it has been claimed.
Japan's air force chief of staff is to be sacked after controversial remarks he made about the country's role in the second world war.
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