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News Archive - January 2010

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Friday, 29th January 2010
Toyota reveals job cuts in the UK in the wake of economic downturn.
Thursday, 28th January 2010
Japanese economy suffers another confidence blow.
Wednesday, 27th January 2010
Japanese car firm suspends sales of eight of its US models.
Tuesday, 26th January 2010
The Bank of Japan has announced it is to keep interest rates at their current level.
House of Representatives accepts extra budget bill.
Monday, 25th January 2010
A new Hello Kitty laptop has been released onto the Japanese market.
More fuel added to base relocation fire by election of new mayor for Okinawa.
Japan meets with Asian nations to discuss trade pact.
Friday, 22nd January 2010
A trip to Tokyo or the former capital of Kyoto has been described as having something for all tastes when it comes to a holiday.
Japan's economy is predicted to have contracted, while China reveals larger than anticipated growth.
Thursday, 21st January 2010
Rudd comments on wartime incident between Japan and Australia.
Japanese whisky praised for being such high quality.
UK sends first batch of nuclear waste to Japan.
Representatives from 17 Asian nations meet in Tokyo to discuss nuclear security.
Wednesday, 20th January 2010
Asian carrier files for bankruptcy protection, with routes and jobs both to be cut.
Japan could be a great place for those on a gap year to jet off to.
Women in Japan dipping into savings as a result of hard economic times.
Japanese finance minister Nyoto Kan warns over a potential double dip recession.
The Japanese city of Kyoto has been highlighted as a great place for foodies to visit.
Tuesday, 19th January 2010
Asian airline expected to file for bankruptcy in "matter of hours".
50th anniversary of Japan US tie marked.
The Japanese government has donated millions to a fund for Ethiopia.
Monday, 18th January 2010
Shares in Japan Airlines have fallen to a record low on the back of bankruptcy fears.
Support for the Japanese prime minister has fallen, according to a new opinion poll.
Japanese car firm to dissolve joint Ford project.
Friday, 15th January 2010
Nintendo are launching a new DSi in Europe this year.
Japanese make-up firm Shiseido announces plans to buy US brand.
A date has been set for the restructuring of ailing carrier Japan Airlines.
Thursday, 14th January 2010
Japanese stock exchanges on the up.
Machinery order levels in Japan have fallen, new figures show.
Wednesday, 13th January 2010
Sony has announced it is to delay the release of the new Gran Turismo Playstation game.
Shares in Japan Airlines have fallen by 81 per cent today (January 13th).
A Japanese food firm has created the world's longest instant noodle, which is a metre long.
Tuesday, 12th January 2010
Hillary Clinton arrives in Japan to talk with secretary of state Katsuya Okada over US air base.
The level of bank lending in Japan is currently at its lowest for four years.
Shares in Japan Airlines have dropped by 45 per cent today (January 12th).
Monday, 11th January 2010
A traditional Japanese ink festival has been held in western Japan.
Japan Airlines is set to file for bankruptcy.
Friday, 8th January 2010
The Toyota Prius was the top selling car in Japan in 2009.
US special envoy to visit Japan to discuss North Korea.
Thursday, 7th January 2010
A new finance minister has been appointed in Japan, after the previous minister resigned due to bad health.
Japanese engineers stop working on Dubai Metro over pay dispute.
Japanese whaling boat crashes into protest vessel.
Wednesday, 6th January 2010
Japanese stock exchange rises due to weak yen.
A man who survived the dropping of both the Hiroshima atomic bomb and the Nagasaki bomb has died.
Tuesday, 5th January 2010
Japan has been praised as a great place to take a honeymoon.
Tokyo hosted Japan's 46th annual calligraphy contest on Tuesday, January 5th.
Japanese finance minister offers to quit over health and exhaustion fears.
Korean team given permission to head to Japan for football event.
Monday, 4th January 2010
Japan Airlines receives another government loan to try and keep its head above water.
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