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News Archive - April 2010
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Friday, 30th April 2010
A number of Japanese firms are heading to the Shanghai Expo to showcase their products.
The board at the central bank of Japan have voted to keep the country's interest rates steady.
Thursday, 29th April 2010
New affordable store opens in glitzy Tokyo shopping district.
Japan Airlines to cut more routes as part of overall restructuring plan.
Wednesday, 28th April 2010
Top US envoy heads to Japan for more talks over relocation of controversial base.
The population of the Japanese capital, Tokyo, has passed 13 million for the first time.
Tuesday, 27th April 2010
A number of online retailers in Japan have stopped selling Apple products, at the firm's request.
The Japanese prime minister has revealed plans to reduce the number of public servants by half.
Four electric taxis are being trialled on the streets of Tokyo.
Monday, 26th April 2010
Japanese car manufacturer Toyota is looking into launching small, affordable cars in China.
Electrical giant Sony has announced it is to stop producing floppy disks in Japan.
Thousands of people in Japan attend protest over location of US military base.
Four large Japanese firms, including NEC and Sharp, are to team up and develop a new technology to be used in all their mobile phone models.
A world famous Japanese theatre is set to close its doors next month.
Friday, 23rd April 2010
Baby singer Justin Bieber has spoken about how much he loves visiting Japan.
Thursday, 22nd April 2010
Microsoft is gearing up to release a limited-edition Xbox 360 bundle in Japan next week.
Wednesday, 21st April 2010
A Tokyo department store has expanded its offering of green beauty products.
Tuesday, 20th April 2010
Imax plans to build a total of five new giant 3D screens in Tokyo and western Japan within the next two years.
The Grand Prix of Japan has been postponed due to volcanic ash in European airspace.
Monday, 19th April 2010
Urawa Reds have taken the top spot of the J League in Japan after a 3-0 victory over Kawasaki Frontale.
Friday, 16th April 2010
European minister launches new haiku book.
More and more people are heading off on trips in search of interesting food and drink.
Loyal Japanese fans queue to buy the latest installment in a popular book series.
Thursday, 15th April 2010
Japanese car firm Toyota hit by more safety scandals after US magazine publishes negative review.
Japanese bullet train technology to be used in new Vietnam railway link.
Wednesday, 14th April 2010
Pop star Lady Gaga has arrived in Japan for two concerts in Yokohama and Kobe.
Japan and Russia once again discuss rule of four islands off the coast of Hokkaido.
Tuesday, 13th April 2010
Japan to investigate a sighting of Chinese warships and submarines in the waters off Okinawa.
This year's Japanese whaling haul is much depleted after the hunt was disrupted by activists.
Monday, 12th April 2010
Brave Japanese men ride logs down steep slope as part of onbashira celebrations.
Pikachu and others are to return to gaming this year, with the new Pokemon game set to hit the shelves in Japan in the autumn.
The last of Japan's whaling ships has returned to port after this year's fishing season.
Friday, 9th April 2010
Japanese stomachs found to be rich in bacteria perfect for digesting sushi.
Nara 1300th anniversary set to include music and lights shows, as well as a large parade.
Representatives from Japan and the States are to meet to discuss a long-standing US beef import ban in Japan.
Thursday, 8th April 2010
Internal Toyota memo suggests top executive urged firm to come clean over safety problems.
Japanese national squad defeated by Serbian team ahead of the World Cup.
Core machinery orders in Japan have once again fallen, new figures show.
Wednesday, 7th April 2010
A female Japanese astronaut is making waves on a mission to the International Space Station.
The Bank of Japan has voted to keep interest rates in the country at the current level.
Ailing carrier Japan Airlines is set to cut thousands of jobs.
Tuesday, 6th April 2010
Cheerleaders take to the streets to perk up glum Japanese.
A woman in Japan claims to stay slim by making mini versions of her favourite desserts instead of eating the real-life puds.
The Toyota Prius continues to be the best-selling car in Japan.
Thursday, 1st April 2010
Japanese firms growing in confidence, new survey shows.
Scottish singing star Susan Boyle is surprised by a birthday party when visiting Japan.
The release of a new electric car has caused excitement among Japanese motorists.
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