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News Archive - December 2009

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Thursday, 31st December 2009
Wine being made in Japan is proving popular with experts in the US and Europe.
Japanese government reveal base decision deadline.
Wednesday, 30th December 2009
Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama unveils economic plans.
Shares in Japanese carrier fall by 24 per cent over finance fears.
Tuesday, 29th December 2009
Japanese New Year's Eve show to feature UK star Susan Boyle.
The Japanese finance minister has been admitted to hospital with exhaustion.
Thursday, 24th December 2009
The governor of the Bank of Japan has given his speech to the board of councillors in Tokyo about the past year and challenges ahead.
Wednesday, 23rd December 2009
A Japanese space mission provides the rare opportunity to transmit a message to inner planet Venus.
Tuesday, 22nd December 2009
A memorable trip to Japan could require some planning - and now may be the perfect time to begin.
Monday, 21st December 2009
Japan's Soichi Noguchi is among the astronauts heading for the International Space Station in the run-up to Christmas.
Japanese researchers are looking to nanotechnology for the future of drug delivery.
Flights to Japan need not cost the Earth.
Friday, 18th December 2009
Final Fantasy game sells over a million copies on its first day of release in Japan.
Hatoyama urges nations to put their own agendas aside in order to come to an agreement over climate change.
Thursday, 17th December 2009
Japanese prime minister puts off US military base decision.
The new installment of popular gaming series Final Fantasy has been released in Japan.
Wednesday, 16th December 2009
Nomura, the Japanese investment bank, is to buy London-based Tricorn Partners for an undisclosed fee.
A robot maker in Japan is offering two doppelganger robots at 28 stores across the country.
A Japanese chef has revealed how to make the perfect macaroons in a new book.

Tuesday, 15th December 2009
Japanese and Chinese leaders meet as part of ongoing efforts to improve relations.
The Australian prime minister has landed in Japan to meet with Japanese leaders.
Nintendo announces new colours for its Wii controllers.
Monday, 14th December 2009
Japanese car firm announces new plug-in vehicle plans.
Panasonic designed eco home opens in Tokyo Bay.
A visit to a Japanese gym has one holidaymaker mesmerised.
Friday, 11th December 2009
Wendy's fast food chain has announced it is to pull out of the Japanese market.
New game for Wii becomes fastest selling game ever in Japan.
Thursday, 10th December 2009
Japan wins big at the East Asian Games.
Machinery orders fall in Japan.
Hello Kitty is a cartoon character much loved by children and adults across the world.
A new sushi machine has been unveiled by a Japanese firm.
Wednesday, 9th December 2009
German and Japanese car marques team up in new deal.
Growth in Japan has slowed in the quarter leading up to September.
Tuesday, 8th December 2009
Pearl Harbor anniversary marked across globe.
Beer brewed from barley housed on the International Space Station for five months has been released by a Japanese firm.
Shares on the Japanese stock exchange have fallen after a six day run of rises.
Monday, 7th December 2009
Marathon winner in Fukuoka Tsegave Kebede ran a personal best this weekend in Japan.
Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi is scheduled for lift-off on December 21st.
Friday, 4th December 2009
Mizuho Fukushima has once again been voted in as the leader of the Social Democratic Party.
Thursday, 3rd December 2009
American Airlines has made an offer to Japan Airlines which it claimed is better than the amount offered by rival Delta.
Japanese Google results show Dragon Quest IX most popular search term for this year.
Wednesday, 2nd December 2009
Japanese film festival kicks off in Burma.
Japanese car manufacturer opens new pop-up stores across world.
The Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama dies at the age of 79.
Tuesday, 1st December 2009
The number of cars sold in Japan has risen for the fourth month in a row.
The Bank of Japan has announced a number of new economic stimulus measures.
Film maker heads to Japan for promotional tour.
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