News Archive - July 2009
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Friday, 31st July 2009
A pair of pants belonging to a Japanese astronaut are to be tested by scientists.
One DJ has told of his love of the Japanese dance music crowd.
New Wii game gets a good response from gaming fans.
Gaming company Nintendo sees a fall in sales.
Thursday, 30th July 2009
Japanese manufacturing output is up for the fourth month in a row.
A Japanese dance group is set to wow audiences in the UK this week.
An art festival in Japan is continuing this week, with artists from all over the world set to attend.
Brits who are fans of water sports could consider a holiday to Japan to check out a surf festival.
Wednesday, 29th July 2009
Japan has won the bidding to be the host nation of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Japanese car marques post surprising results.
A new craze for reading novels on mobile phones is emerging in Japan.
Tuesday, 28th July 2009
The final stage of work on the Japanese Space Station has been completed.
The interesting culture of Japan has long fascinated the British, it is noted.
Flying pass for Asia could help eastern tourists save cash.
A job as a hostess in Japan is a role that is increasingly popular among young women, it has been said.
Monday, 27th July 2009
Japanese tourists could be interested in two traditional festivals which are due to be held in the country next month.
A Japanese golfer is celebrating after winning the Evian Masters tournament.
Friday, 24th July 2009
The Japanese city of Fukuoka has an interesting arts and music scene, it has been revealed.
Japanese railway workers are set to be checked for chirpiness by a new Smile Scanner.
The 2009 Fuji Rock festival begins today (July 24th).
Thursday, 23rd July 2009
Nintendo is set to release a Jackson 5 themed karaoke game.
Japanese car marques come top of reliability test.
Japanese inspired art gallery set to open.
Wednesday, 22nd July 2009
Disney Japan have announced they are to release films on memory card.
Tuesday, 21st July 2009
Japan is set to be the major country with the highest number of people aged 100 and over by 2050.
The Sea of Japan is set for another influx of giant jellyfish.
Monday, 20th July 2009
Travel writer enthuses about Tokyo, calling it a futuristic and varied place to visit.
Friday, 17th July 2009
Japanese-Americans awarded honorary degrees decades after attending university.
Thursday, 16th July 2009
A group from Tokyo is set to watch world class swimmers in action in Rome tomorrow.
Anime convention set to see Japanese culture fans flock to Baltimore.
Wednesday, 15th July 2009
The Emperor and Empress of Japan have arrived in Hawaii for the last leg of a US tour.
Tuesday, 14th July 2009
A new video game has sold millions on its first weekend of release in Japan.
Monday, 13th July 2009
One food writer has called Osaka the greatest city to eat in across the world.
Tokyo has topped a list of the most expensive cities for expats to make a new life.
Friday, 10th July 2009
A suburb in Tokyo has been fitted out with almost 1,000 lights.
Thursday, 9th July 2009
A 18-metre tall robot has been unveiled in Tokyo, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a popular Japanese TV show.
Japanese football fixtures for 2010 warm-up announced.
Wednesday, 8th July 2009
Actor Richard Gere has spoken of the story of a faithful Japanese dog.
Japan's Formula 1 racing is at risk as the recession has forced its cancellation for next year.
Tuesday, 7th July 2009
The Japanese Emperor has arrived in Canada for a 21 day tour of the country.
Monday, 6th July 2009
One writer has spoken of one of the more peculiar interests of many Japanese.
Friday, 3rd July 2009
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are to visit Canada and Hawaii on a goodwill tour.
Japanese car makers are facing accusations that their silent-running hybrid cars are dangerous to pedestrians.
Thursday, 2nd July 2009
Japan has labelled North Korea's decision to test short-range missiles as "provocative".
A Japanese businessman has acquired a majority share at Plymouth Argyle.
Wednesday, 1st July 2009
Japanese prime minister Taro Aso has appointed two new cabinet ministers.
Two Japanese banks are to merge due to pressures from the economic downturn.
The organisers of the Rugby World Cup have recommended Japan as the host of the 2019 tournament.