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Tuesday, 31st March 2009
The Tokyo Lesbian and Gay Film Festival takes place in the Japanese capital this July.
Chinese diva Jane Z made her Japanese debut at the Duo Music Exchange club in the trendy Tokyo district of Shibuya on Sunday (March 29th).
Monday, 30th March 2009
Social networking site MySpace has launched a karaoke service for its Japanese users, it has emerged.
Japan may begin subsidising sales of eco-friendly vehicles, a senior government figures has suggested.
Friday, 27th March 2009
Worldwide sales of Nintendo's Wii video game console have now topped the 50 million mark since it was launched in 2006.
Japan's justice ministry is to allow citizens to marry same-sex partners in countries where the ceremonies are legal, it has been confirmed.
Thursday, 26th March 2009
The remains of what may have been a palace built in the third century have been unearthed in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture.
A non-profit organisation based in Tokyo has been spreading its eco-friendly, anti-pollution message outside Japan, it has emerged.
Wednesday, 25th March 2009
A Japanese man has become the first person to be officially certified as a survivor of the atomic bomb blasts at both Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
Japanese films were the big winners at this year's annual Asian Film Awards, with Tokyo Sonata scooping the prize for best picture.
Tuesday, 24th March 2009
A ban on smoking in public places is set to be announced by the Japanese government next month, it has emerged.
The Japanese festival of Takayama Matsuri takes place from April 14th to 15th.
This year's Tokyo Motor Show will be a much smaller affair, as car manufacturers reduce their marketing budgets amid the economic downturn.
Monday, 23rd March 2009
Japan has beaten the US 9-4 to make it through to the final of the World Baseball Classic.
Cherry blossoms in Tokyo and Nagasaki prefectures bloomed on Saturday (March 21st), it has emerged.
Friday, 20th March 2009
Defending champions Japan have dumped Cuba out of the World Baseball Classic in San Diego with a 5-0 victory.
Hugo Chavez, the left-wing president of Venezuela, is to visit Japan next month to meet prime minister Taro Aso, it has been announced.
Thursday, 19th March 2009
There are only a few days left for visitors to Japan to catch the annual Festival/Tokyo, which is taking place at various venues across the Japanese capital.
Buildings that can withstand even the strongest of earthquakes could be coming to a street in Japan soon, it has emerged.
Wednesday, 18th March 2009
Japan hopes to increase its worldwide share in the production of solar cells to more than one-third by 2020, it has been announced.
More than 130 All Nippon Airways (ANA) flights were cancelled following industrial action by pilots, it has emerged.
Tuesday, 17th March 2009
Sumo star Yokozuna Asashoryu clinched a second consecutive title victory after beating Kyokutenho on the first day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan has announced it is to provide 490 billion yen (£3.5 billion) worth of loans to developing nations for them to invest in green projects.
Monday, 16th March 2009
A Japanese astronaut is about to become the first person from the country to spend an extended period of time on the International Space Station.
Chocolates made using traditional Japanese ingredients are proving to be a big hit in the UK, it has emerged.
Friday, 13th March 2009
Japan's teenage golf sensation Ryo Ishikawa said he is ready to bounce back from an unspectacular start to his US PGA Tour debut.
Hollywood star Tom Cruise flew dozens of fans to the Japanese city of Osaka for the premiere of his new film, it has been revealed.
Mancunian rockers Oasis will be performing in Japan next week as part of a tour promoting their most recent album, Dig out Your Soul.
Thursday, 12th March 2009
A Japanese version of the popular board Monopoly is proving a popular purchase during the economic downturn.
More than 100 couples have been invited to Japan's Imperial Palace next month as part of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.
Wednesday, 11th March 2009
Veteran rocker Rod Stewart is embarking on his first tour of Japan for 13 years.
Japan's famous bullet trains will begin offering broadband services to their passengers from March 14th, it has emerged.
Tuesday, 10th March 2009
Tom Cruise landed at Narita International Airport at the weekend along with wife Katie Holmes and daughter Suri.
Japan's Sakurajima volcano has erupted, sending clouds of debris into the sky.
March 15th will see St Patrick's Day celebrations taking place throughout the world and Tokyo will be no exception.
Japan should spearhead efforts to launch a common currency throughout Asia, a thinktank has claimed.
Monday, 9th March 2009
Fans of Barbie who are planning to tie the knot in Japan may be pleased to learn that a new bridal range based on the famous doll is to be launched in the country soon.
Japan is to provide billions of yen to pay the wages of Afghan police officers in an effort to help the rebuilding effort in the country, it has emerged.
Champion sumo wrestler Asashoryu has made his debut as a fashion model at a show in Tokyo.
Friday, 6th March 2009
A Japanese astronaut is attempting to undertake a series of bizarre tasks when he takes off into space later this month.
A growing number of Buddhist temples throughout Japan have enacted smoking bans, it has emerged.
Thursday, 5th March 2009
Japan will launch its World Baseball Classic (WBC) campaign today (March 5th) against China at the Tokyo Dome.
The vibrant religious festival of Kanda Matsuri takes place in the Shitamachi district of downtown Tokyo from May 7th to 15th.
Wednesday, 4th March 2009
Rock group The Wedding Present are to return to Tokyo next week for the first time in 16 years for a series of performances.
The Japanese parliament has approved a plan to give a cash hand-out to every resident in an attempt to kickstart spending during the economic downturn.
Tuesday, 3rd March 2009
More than 5,000 people, including some prominent Japanese athletes, walked across Tokyo's Rainbow Bridge recently to promote the cities bid for the 2016 Olympic Games.
Sales of new cars in Japan fell by nearly one-third last month as consumers tightened their belts, new figures have shown.
Crown Princess Masako of Japan has a rare solo appearance outside of the Imperial palace walls.
Monday, 2nd March 2009
A Tokyo music store staffed by musicians is reportedly attracting the attention of young music fans in the city.
This month will see record reductions in toll fees on Japan's highways as the government launches a new system for taxing motorists.
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