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News Archive - December 2010
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Friday, 31st December 2010
A number of companies connected to Japan's animation industry are planning to boycott an industry fair and hold their own event.
Wednesday, 29th December 2010
Nintendo Japan has warned parents that their forthcoming 3DS console could have a negative impact on the eyes of young children.
Japan's sushi industry is to launch a new initiative designed to improve the reputation of the unique cuisine.
Friday, 24th December 2010
The number of foreign students studying in Japan has reached a record high, while the number of Japanese studying overseas has declined.
There is a growing trend amongst Tokyo's white-collar workers to seek advantage over fellow colleagues by gaining extra qualifications.
An aftershock has been reported in Southern Japan following the recent earthquake in the regio
Thursday, 23rd December 2010
Export growth in Japan has increased for the first time in nine months, according to official figures.
Toshiba has launched a new television that will allow users to view 3D images without having to wear special glasses.
Bamboo wheelchairs are to be used at Japanese airports to allow users to pass easily through security.
Wednesday, 22nd December 2010
Scientists in Japan have produced a mouse that is capable of tweeting like a bird.
Japan's government has apologised to the residents of Okinawa Island for not removing a US military base from the region.
Japan's government is set to decide this month about the introduction of a national carbon emissions trading system.
Toyota has agreed to pay $32.4 million to the US government after failing to follow rules about recalling vehicles.
A budget airline in Japan has confirmed it plans to increase its fleet to include Airbus superjumbos.
Tuesday, 21st December 2010
Fans of a Japanese anime series have raised concern about an imitation robot at a Chinese theme park.
The Bank of Japan could be planning to keep interest rates close to zero until summer 2012, claim financial experts.
The Minnesota Twins has confirmed that it has signed a Japanese baseball hitter in a three-year deal.
Monday, 20th December 2010
Sharp Corp has announced it is considering a new production line at one of its plants in Japan to make LCD displays for smart phones.
People travelling to Japan for medical treatment are to be given extended visas from January.
Friday, 17th December 2010
A leading US baseball figure has raised concerns about Japanese players demanding large amounts to play in a key competition.
Japan is set to increase the tax on fossil fuel use to help reduce carbon emissions, according to the ministry of economy, trade and industry.
Tokyo is to host next year's rugby Pacific Nations Cup in July.
Many Japanese shipbuilding companies are having to accept more orders in dollars because of the strong yen.
Thursday, 16th December 2010
A scientist has claimed to have discovered a Japanese salmon that is believed to have been extinct for seven decades.
A new bill could be introduced to control the sale of certain manga comics and films within the city of Tokyo.
There has been a fall in confidence among Japanese businesses for the first time in two years.
Wednesday, 15th December 2010
Apple is facing demands from Japanese publishers to cease the sale of illegal digital copies of novels.
Japan's reputation as a holiday destination has increased as travellers opt to explore the country's wide choice of attractions, claims the National Tourism Organisation.
Tuesday, 14th December 2010
Japan's leading speed skater has won another title at the World Cup.
Corporate tax in Japan is to be reduced by five per cent from April in an attempt to encourage more competitiveness within the economy.
Monday, 13th December 2010
Japanese athletes have performed well on the first day of the Grand Slam Tokyo judo event.
A non-profit animal shelter in western Japan has appealed for support to help its continuing work.
Japan is to partner with Russia to build a liquid national natural gas (LNG) plant in Vladivostok.
A new five-year plan for Japan could see an increase in the use of Patriot missiles and submarines.
Friday, 10th December 2010
Japanese auto-maker Toyota Motor Corp is undertaking research in an attempt to increase ethanol production.
Spacecraft Akatsuki has failed to enter the orbit of Venus and will have to try again in six years' time.
Thursday, 9th December 2010
A leading Japanese theatre actor has publically apologised for his recent drunken behaviour.
An investigation into DeNA Co is to be made by the Japan Fair Trade Commission about possible anti-competitive practices.
Wednesday, 8th December 2010
Popstar Christina Aguilera has jetted off to Japan to promote her new movie.
A chain of stores in Japan has withdrawn a Nazi party outfit from its shelves after receiving a complaint from a Jewish human rights group.
Tuesday, 7th December 2010
Japan-based Mazda Motor Corp has confirmed that it is planning aggressive measures to help find new growth opportunities.
Pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma is to return to Japan to play with the Rakuten Golden Eagles after failing to reach an agreement with the US-based Oakland A's.
Monday, 6th December 2010
Japan's Tohoku 'Shinkansen' bullet train network has been extended in the north of the country.
Nissan Motor Company has announced that it will launch its new electric vehicle on December 20th.
Friday, 3rd December 2010
Japanese toy maker Tomy Co is hoping to break the US market this Christmas.
Japan and the US have confirmed they are to hold a joint military drill at the end of the week.
Thursday, 2nd December 2010
An eel is set to be the main attraction at Tokyo's Sunshine International Aquarium this holiday period.
Japan has confirmed that it will not support the extension of the Kyoto Protocol when it concludes in 2012.
Wednesday, 1st December 2010
Nintendo has now sold more than four million copies of New Super Mario Bros for the Wii in Japan.
Industrial production has fallen for the fifth month running as the country's economy shows signs of a recovery slowdown.
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