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News Archive - August 2009
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Friday, 28th August 2009
The current Japanese PM has responded to his falling popularity in opinion polls.
Japanese car manufacturer announces it is pulling out of US factory.
Festival set to showcase the interesting world of Japanese arts.
Japanese experts have revealed a robot nurse to help lift patients.
Japanese artist Okamoto Mitsuhiro is set to showcase at the Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery.
Thursday, 27th August 2009
The level of goods exported from Japan has fallen for the tenth month in a row.
Japan's next election brought up to date with the use of modern social networking sites.
Japanese electronics firm announces redundancies.
Wednesday, 26th August 2009
Eco-firm aims to help Japanese businesses lower their energy use.
Tuesday, 25th August 2009
The Democratic Party could give the BOJ more independence.
Hitachi Data Systems has announced a new data centre in Japan which could be the industry's greenest and most reliable.
Jamie Oliver is set to bring his Italian restaurant to Japan.
More western acts have been drawn to Japan with the help of Creativeman Productions.
Monday, 24th August 2009
Japan Airlines could be joining forces with a rival firm after seeing its profits fall.
Lifeguards from Australia make the trip to Japan to help with seaside safety.
Japanese car marque recalls hundreds of thousands of cars.
Friday, 21st August 2009
The Japanese opposition party is set to be victorious at the next election, opinion polls suggest.
The Japanese stock exchange sees a sharp drop after the yen gains strength.
Thursday, 20th August 2009
Japanese still remaining cautious over signs of economic recovery.
Japanese power plant estimates the cost of its shutdown after the country was hit by three earthquakes.
Japan has announced another aid package for typhoon-hit island Taiwan.
Wednesday, 19th August 2009
Japan's role in the space race is established, with a number of launches each year.
Farmland in Africa and South America is helping Japan ensure it can meet food requirements in the years to come.
A Japanese baseball team has seen two of its players and its coach hit by swine flu.
Tuesday, 18th August 2009
Cooking in the Robata tradition brings "crazy-good flavour" to food.
Monday, 17th August 2009
Positive news is reported by Japan's Cabinet Office.
An earthquake in Japan caused no damage on Monday.
Friday, 14th August 2009
A new anime film could prove to be a big hit in the US.
Thursday, 13th August 2009
Japan has been hit by another eartquake, the third to rock the country in a week.
The leader of the Japanese Happiness Realization Party has spoken about the upcoming election.
Wednesday, 12th August 2009
The University of Loughborough gets ready to welcome visitors from Japan.
Leader of Japanese opposition pledges to improve ties with China.
Wholesale prices drop sharply in Japan.
Tuesday, 11th August 2009
Japanese business sector gets good news over machinery orders.
Japan is rocked by another earthquake, the second to hit the country in two days.
Monday, 10th August 2009
Scottish designer turns heads as Tokyo Fashion Week.
Japan has been hit by an earthquake, the strongest so far this year.
Missing Japanese pop star is found and arrested.
Friday, 7th August 2009
Japan Airlines sees its profits fall in the last few months.
Japanese actress and singer goes missing after police arrest husband.
Thursday, 6th August 2009
Japanese car manufacturers join forces over electric car standards.
The skills behind an interesting Japanese trend for rice field art have been revealed.
Japan could be an ideal place for families with children to take a holiday.
Wednesday, 5th August 2009
A summit attracting manga-mad cartoon fans has been held in Japan.
Many famous Asian sports stars are given interesting nicknames by the press, it has been noted.
Tuesday, 4th August 2009
Nintendo DSi users can now upload pictures taken with the device on to social networking site Facebook.
Scientists in Japan unveil a robotic suit aimed at helping those with weak limbs and poor mobility.
One writer notes the weird and experimental ice cream flavours that visitors to Japan may want to enjoy.
Monday, 3rd August 2009
Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has launched a new electric vehicle.
First criminal trial held in Japan since WW2, after overhaul of judicial system.
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