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Thursday, 28th April 2011
Fast-food giant McDonalds has confirmed that it will be closing several of its restaurants in Japan after last month's earthquake.
Chiba's local baseball team took full advantage of a shoreline wind to beat Orix Buffaloes 12-1 yesterday.
Wednesday, 27th April 2011
Japan's national credit rating has been cut for the second time in three months.
A major summer festival is due to go ahead in Tohoku prefecture, despite the impact of the March 11th earthquake.
Last month's earthquake has resulted in a ten per cent decline in restaurant sales in Japan, it has been announced.
Tuesday, 26th April 2011
Defending sumo champion, Hakuho, has spoken of his conflicting feelings before the upcoming test meet.
A major train route out of Tokyo, which was opened just one week before the March 11th earthquake, has resumed operations on a limited basis.
Thursday, 21st April 2011
Next month's sumo wrestling tournament is not due to be shown on television, but travellers can attend the event for free.
Most of the foreign embassies have re-opened in Tokyo as diplomats decide that it is safe to return.
The Emperor has met the Australian prime minister to discuss how her country can help with disaster relief projects.
Wednesday, 20th April 2011
Fishy business is on the rise in Tokyo, with the city's main fresh fish market reporting that sales are back to pre-quake levels.
Tokyoites appear to be taking to bikes after the March 11th earthquake sparked a new transport trend.
Tuesday, 19th April 2011
Japan's economic growth forecasts could be downgraded again, a regional development bank has said.
Tokyo Yakult Swallows earned their first win of the season in the Japanese Baseball League last weekend.
The Japanese capital hosted a mass brainstorming session last weekend to come up with ideas for earthquake relief fundraising.
Monday, 18th April 2011
Foreign visitors have been advised that the current situation in Japan poses no health or safety risks.
Workers across Japan are returning to Toyota factories today as the car-making giant gets back to business.
Friday, 15th April 2011
A popular cherry blossom display at the Osaka Mint Bureau has attracted hundreds of visitors on its opening day.
Evacuees in Asahi city have had a visit from Emperor Akihito, who offered moral support and consolation to those who have lost their homes.
Japanese tourism has been boosted by news that direct flights from Sydney to Tokyo will resume next week.
Thursday, 14th April 2011
The northern Japanese island of Hokkaido is predicted to have a mild spring, leading to an earlier than usual cherry blossom.
Government officials have declared that radiation levels in Tokyo have fallen back to levels last seen before last month's natural disasters.
Wednesday, 13th April 2011
Much of Japan is open for business and safe for tourists to visit, it has been claimed.
Hotel reservations have been severely affected by last month's natural disasters.
Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles beat Chiba Lotte Marines 6-4 on the opening day of the Japanese baseball season.
Tuesday, 12th April 2011
The Japanese professional baseball season is due to get underway today, 18 days later than planned.
Japan's economy is predicted to grow by just 1.4 per cent this year, according to the IMF.
Monday, 11th April 2011
Local elections in Tokyo have resulted in the governor being re-elected for his fourth successive term in office.
Earthquake-stricken Sendai airport is due to resume commercial services later this week, according to reports.
A local newspaper has claimed that Tokyo's Disneyland resort is due to open its doors once again on Friday.
Friday, 8th April 2011
Worldwide air operator Air France has announced that its direct flights from Paris to Tokyo will resume tonight.
Hundreds of unidentifiable safes have been salvaged by police in Iwate Prefecture.
Thursday, 7th April 2011
A controversial Taiwanese comedy show has apologised after parodying the Japanese Emperor in a sketch.
The someiyoshino cherry trees in Tokyo have been declared to be in full bloom by the national meteorological office.
The British government has recently updated its travel advice concerning non-essential travel to Tokyo.
Wednesday, 6th April 2011
The next major sumo wrestling tournament in Japan could be free to attend, it has been reported.
The Japanese government is expected to approve a three trillion yen earthquake rebuilding budget later this month.
Tuesday, 5th April 2011
Martial arts legend Jackie Chan has spoken of his desire to do more to help with Japan quake relief efforts.
The Bank of Japan should take further action to prop up the national economy, the government has claimed.
Japan's sumo wrestling premier league has seen three key resignations after February's match-fixing scandal.
Monday, 4th April 2011
Japanese rescue services have saved a dog that was found floating on the remains of a house two kilometres off the shore of Kesennuma.
Daily flights from Honolulu to Osaka will be launched in July as planned, despite last month's natural disasters.
Japan's historical and modern attractions have been highlighted by the national tourist board.
Friday, 1st April 2011
Sports men and women alike are doing their bit to raise money for the victims of the March 11th earthquake.
The motoring giant Nissan plans to have all of its plants reopened before the end of the month.
The possibility of nuclear contamination in sushi has been dismissed by a haematology expert.
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