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News Archive - September 2010
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Thursday, 30th September 2010
Confidence within the Japanese business sector has continued to rise, according to a new survey.
Nintendo has announced its new 3D console will be released in February next year.
Wednesday, 29th September 2010
Toyota has confirmed that it is planning to join forces with Daihatsu to compete in Japan's mini car market.
Research suggests that 6,800 people in Japan die each year from conditions caused by passive smoking.
Iwakiyama has confirmed that he will not be returning to the sumo arena after suffering from a minor stroke.
Tuesday, 28th September 2010
New figures show that Japan's export growth slowed down for the sixth month running amid concerns about the country's economic recovery.
Sharp has announced it plans to launch a new e-book service and device to compete with the Apple iPad and Sony Reader.
Monday, 27th September 2010
A new project in Japanese schools will involve the introduction of digital textbooks.
There are estimated to be around five million vending machines in Japan designed to meet nearly every need.
Pokemon Black and White are officially the two fastest selling Nintendo DS games.
Friday, 24th September 2010
Japan's under-17 women's football team have successfully made it through to the Fifa World Cup final.
It is reported that China has placed an unofficial ban on the export of some metals to Japan following a dispute between the two nations.
Thursday, 23rd September 2010
The Bank of Japan's governor has defended the decision to try to control the strength of the yen.
Steven Tyler, the singer of rock bad Aerosmith, is planning to release his first solo single in November.
The boss of the Japan Football Association is hoping that new technologies could play an important part in ensuring the country hosts the 2022 World Cup.
Wednesday, 22nd September 2010
Paris Hilton has been delayed by immigration in Japan following her recent legal trouble.
AirAsia X has revealed it plans to offer a direct route from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo by the end of the year.
British Airways has announced a new route to Haneda in Japan
Tuesday, 21st September 2010
Japanese boxer Kohei Kono has failed to take the World Boxing Council (WBC) super flyweight title.
Japan's third-largest car maker is planning to increase its Chinese production capacity.
Monday, 20th September 2010
Japan's reshuffled cabinet appears to have received public backing in a new survey.
Brazilian driver Helio Castroneves has won the IndyCar Series Indy Japan 300 title.
Friday, 17th September 2010
Seiji Maehara has been named as the new foreign minister for Japan as part of a cabinet reshuffle in the country.
Japanese authorities could take more action to weaken the country's currency, finance minister Yoshihiko Noda has asserted.
Thursday, 16th September 2010
Senior politicians could find themselves in new roles shortly as a cabinet reshuffle looks likely to take place.
Japan will continue to intervene in the currency markets if the yen needs further weakening, the country's government has indicated.
Fashion retailer Top Shop looks set to boost its Japanese store offerings.
Wednesday, 15th September 2010
The Japanese currency has fallen on global markets after the country's government intervened to stop its rise.
Tuesday, 14th September 2010
Sebastian Ogier has won the Rally of Japan title in a Citroen vehicle as the competition continues to hot up.
A new GPS satellite could help to boost coverage across the country.
Monday, 13th September 2010
The Incubator Bank of Japan has filed for bankruptcy after the failure of an ambitious expansion programme.
A key Japanese baseball player has announced his intention to retire at the end of this year's season.
A tomb in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, is thought to be that of an empress and her daughter.
Friday, 10th September 2010
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced plans to create Japan's first budget airline carrier.
Diplomatic relations are under threat after Japanese authorities arrested a Chinese fisherman.
One of Japan's prime ministerial candidates has confirmed he will not be visiting Japan's Yasukuni war shrine.
Thursday, 9th September 2010
Leading goalkeeper Seigo Narazaki has announced his retirement from Japan's international squad.
New figures show that machinery orders in Japan have once again increased.
Wednesday, 8th September 2010
The Bank of Japan has opted to leave interest rates unchanged amid signs of a slow recovery.
Eri Fukatsu has won the best actress award at the Montreal World Film Festival.
Tuesday, 7th September 2010
Japan has taken the strange step of adding around 1,200 pages to textbooks amid concerns that the country's academic standards are slipping.
The majority of Japanese citizens wish for Naoto Kan to remain as prime minister, according to a new poll.
Monday, 6th September 2010
The tenth round of this year's FIA World Rally Championship will be held in Japan as the competition continues to hot up.
Japan has confirmed that it is to introduce new sanctions against Iran concerning the country's nuclear programme.
Friday, 3rd September 2010
Temperatures have soared to record levels in Japan over recent months.
The strength of the yen is encouraging more Japanese executives to travel overseas, claims the president of Delta airline.
Thursday, 2nd September 2010
New sports materials have been donated by the Japanese government to help the development of Judo in Angola.
The extension of a subsidy plan for eco-friendly home appliances by the Japanese government could boost demand for new devices.
Wednesday, 1st September 2010
Around one third of jobs could be cut at Japan Airlines (JAL) after a company-wide restructurin
Moves are being made to ensure that Japan's national sport is cleaned up before the forthcoming national autumn tournament.
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