Inside Japan News Network http://www.insidejapantours.com/ All News from Japan en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 22:31:49 BST http://www.insidejapantours.com 64 64 http://www.insidejapantours.com http://www.insidejapantours.com/csp/jap/insidejapan/images/news/logo64.gif Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Proposals under way to change English teaching in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2812/proposals-under-way-to-change-english-teaching-in-japan/ Council for education proposes teaching English to Japanese pupils from a younger age General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2812/proposals-under-way-to-change-english-teaching-in-japan/ Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bank of Japan states economy's 'picking up' http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2811/bank-of-japan-states-economys-picking-up/ Exports rise and the Bank of Japan suggests economy's "picking up" General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2811/bank-of-japan-states-economys-picking-up/ Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT More Japanese female students graduating with jobs http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2810/more-japanese-female-students-graduating-with-jobs-/ The number of female students leaving college with a job is increasing General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2810/more-japanese-female-students-graduating-with-jobs-/ Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Yokohama eliminates nursery waiting lists http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2809/yokohama-eliminates-nursery-waiting-lists/ As Yokohama announces it has cut its nursery waiting list to zero, Japan needs to assess the situation in the rest of the country General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2809/yokohama-eliminates-nursery-waiting-lists/ Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Yahoo Japan Corp forced to admit data breach incident http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2808/yahoo-japan-corp-forced-to-admit-data-breach-incident/ Yahoo Japan Corp may have had secruity breach General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2808/yahoo-japan-corp-forced-to-admit-data-breach-incident/ Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Atomic Bomb Dome tested for earthquake-resistance http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2806/atomic-bomb-dome-tested-for-earthquake-resistance/ Experts test the so-called Atomic Bomb Down for how resistant it would be in an earthquake General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2806/atomic-bomb-dome-tested-for-earthquake-resistance/ Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mount Fuji more visible from Tokyo than in 1965 http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2805/mount-fuji-more-visible-from-tokyo-than-in-1965/ Project highlights good visibilty of Mount Fuji from Tokyo General Japan NewsWeather in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2805/mount-fuji-more-visible-from-tokyo-than-in-1965/ Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Visas issued by Japan in 2012 nearly double 2011 numbers http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2804/visas-issued-by-japan-in-2012-nearly-double-2011-numbers/ Japan has nearly doubled the number of visas it has issued in 2012 compared to 2011 General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2804/visas-issued-by-japan-in-2012-nearly-double-2011-numbers/ Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japanese forced to leave work to care for aging population http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2803/japanese-forced-to-leave-work-to-care-for-aging-population/ Research shows men and women are giving up work to care for elderly relatives General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2803/japanese-forced-to-leave-work-to-care-for-aging-population/ Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japan wins Mongolian airport contract http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2802/japan-wins-mongolian-airport-contract/ Japanese business wins Mongolian airport contract General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2802/japan-wins-mongolian-airport-contract/ Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japan 31st in State of the World's Mothers index http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2801/japan-31st-in-state-of-the-worlds-mothers-index/ Save the Children's index on mothers puts Japan 31 on the list General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2801/japan-31st-in-state-of-the-worlds-mothers-index/ Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japan's first ovum bank recruits would-be donators http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2800/japans-first-ovum-bank-recruits-would-be-donators/ Ovum bank recruits nine would-be donators General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2800/japans-first-ovum-bank-recruits-would-be-donators/ Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hideki Matsui given People's Honour award http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2799/hideki-matsui-given-peoples-honour-award-/ Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gives Hideki Matsui People's Honour award General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2799/hideki-matsui-given-peoples-honour-award-/ Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Triumph Japan launches Branomics Bra http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2798/triumph-japan-launches-branomics-bra/ The Japanese arm of underwear giant Triumph has come up with a Branomics bra which is a light-hearted joke about the country's so-called Abenomics policy General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2798/triumph-japan-launches-branomics-bra/ Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japanese directors up for Palme D'Or prize http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2797/japanese-directors-up-for-palme-dor-prize/ Palme D'Or could be won by Japanese director General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2797/japanese-directors-up-for-palme-dor-prize/ Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Report on teen suicide in Japan highlights issues surrounding corporal punishment http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2796/report-on-teen-suicide-in-japan-highlights-issues-surrounding-corporal-punishment/ The issue of corporal punishment has raised its head after a report surrounding the suicide of a teenager suggested corporal punishment at the school may have been overlooked General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2796/report-on-teen-suicide-in-japan-highlights-issues-surrounding-corporal-punishment/ Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Government hopes to encourage European term times in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2795/government-hopes-to-encourage-european-term-times-in-japan/ New scholarship scheme to help Japanese students travel abroad General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2795/government-hopes-to-encourage-european-term-times-in-japan/ Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japanese minister visits Chernobyl to view decontamination strategy http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2794/japanese-minister-visits-chernobyl-to-view-decontamination-strategy-/ Japanese minister visits Chernobyl to learn lessons about receovery following a nuclear disaster General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2794/japanese-minister-visits-chernobyl-to-view-decontamination-strategy-/ Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japanese company to speed up phone downloads http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2793/japanese-company-to-speed-up-phone-downloads/ Technology company from Japan develops higher speed downloads General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2793/japanese-company-to-speed-up-phone-downloads/ Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japanese agency finds granite mass below sea http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2792/japanese-agency-finds-granite-mass-below-sea/ Granite mass found by Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology may be land mass buried millions of years ago General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2792/japanese-agency-finds-granite-mass-below-sea/ Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Murakami suggests authors need to think deeply to write well http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2791/murakami-suggests-authors-need-to-think-deeply-to-write-well/ A Japanese author who has not made a public appearance for 18 years breaks his silence General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2791/murakami-suggests-authors-need-to-think-deeply-to-write-well/ Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mt Fuji recognised by World Heritage http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2790/mt-fuji-recognised-by-world-heritage/ Japan's highest mountain is to be given World Heritage status General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2790/mt-fuji-recognised-by-world-heritage/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Debate continues over Japan's restrictions on fertility treatment http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2789/debate-continues-over-japans-restrictions-on-fertility-treatment/ Japanese ministry discusses limiting fertitlity funding for those aged 40 and over General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2789/debate-continues-over-japans-restrictions-on-fertility-treatment/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japanese supermarkets show rise in clothes sales http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2788/japanese-supermarkets-show-rise-in-clothes-sales/ Sales of clothes at Japanese supermarkets increase General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2788/japanese-supermarkets-show-rise-in-clothes-sales/ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japan calls for six day school week http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2787/japan-calls-for-six-day-school-week/ Six day school week touted by Japanese Minstry General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2787/japan-calls-for-six-day-school-week/ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Elephant dung used to make Japanese beer http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2786/elephant-dung-used-to-make-japanese-beer- / Japanese brewery uses elephant dung to produce beer General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2786/elephant-dung-used-to-make-japanese-beer- / Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japanese prime minister promises to eliminate nursery waiting lists http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2785/japanese-prime-minister-promises-to-eliminate-nursery-waiting-lists/ Prime Minister of Japan vows to stop nursery waiting times General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2785/japanese-prime-minister-promises-to-eliminate-nursery-waiting-lists/ Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tokyo Disneyland celebrates 30 years in the business http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2784/tokyo-disneyland-celebrates-30-years-in-the-business/ Tokyo Disneyland has been open for 30 years General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2784/tokyo-disneyland-celebrates-30-years-in-the-business/ Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Food on-demand aboard Japan Airlines flights http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2783/food-on-demand-aboard-japan-airlines-flights/ Japan Airlines offers food on-demand service General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2783/food-on-demand-aboard-japan-airlines-flights/ Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Iron Man 3 to be shown in fourth dimension format in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2782/iron-man-3-to-be-shown-in-fourth-dimension-format-in-japan/ Japanese cinemagoers to take advantage of 4DX format General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2782/iron-man-3-to-be-shown-in-fourth-dimension-format-in-japan/ Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Staff at Japan Steel Works to take time off as orders decline http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2781/staff-at-japan-steel-works-to-take-time-off-as-orders-decline/ The company's shares fell by 5.6 per cent on the Nikkei. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2781/staff-at-japan-steel-works-to-take-time-off-as-orders-decline/ Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cars recalled to Japan over airbag problems http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2780/cars-recalled-to-japan-over-airbag-problems/ Almost 3.5 million cars are being recalled to Japan after a fault was found in a part which deploys the airbag. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2780/cars-recalled-to-japan-over-airbag-problems/ Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Amnesty International 'shocked' at return of death penalty in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2779/amnesty-international-shocked-at-return-of-death-penalty-in-japan/ The death penalty returned in Japan in March last year, with ten people being executed since then. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2779/amnesty-international-shocked-at-return-of-death-penalty-in-japan/ Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japan's video game market grows by 1.2% http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2778/japans-video-game-market-grows-by-1-2/ The industry took US$4.6 billion in the fiscal year for 2012. Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2778/japans-video-game-market-grows-by-1-2/ Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Praise for Ramirez continues after 2,000th Japanese baseball hit http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2777/praise-for-ramirez-continues-after-2-000th-japanese-baseball-hit/ Alex Ramirez is hoping to be the greatest foreign star Japanese baseball has seen. Baseball http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2777/praise-for-ramirez-continues-after-2-000th-japanese-baseball-hit/ Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japanese whalers return with record-low catch http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2776/japanese-whalers-return-with-record-low-catch/ The Japanese government has blamed the situation on "sabotage". General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2776/japanese-whalers-return-with-record-low-catch/ Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Takashi Miura wins WBC super featherweight crown http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2775/takashi-miura-wins-wbc-super-featherweight-crown/ The Japanese boxer won after a technical knockout in the ninth round. Japan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2775/takashi-miura-wins-wbc-super-featherweight-crown/ Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japanese yen drops to lowest level since 2008 against US dollar http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2774/japanese-yen-drops-to-lowest-level-since-2008-against-us-dollar/ The Bank of Japan has begun its latest stimulus programme, which has affected the trading price of the yen against the dollar. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2774/japanese-yen-drops-to-lowest-level-since-2008-against-us-dollar/ Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alex Ramirez becomes first foreigner to pass 2,000 Japanese baseball hits http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2773/alex-ramirez-becomes-first-foreigner-to-pass-2-000-japanese-baseball-hits/ The feat was reached during the BayStars' 6-3 victory over Tokyo Yakult Swallows. Baseball http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2773/alex-ramirez-becomes-first-foreigner-to-pass-2-000-japanese-baseball-hits/ Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japan prepares itself in case of North Korea missile attack http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2772/japan-prepares-itself-in-case-of-north-korea-missile-attack/ Japan has put missile interceptors in place. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2772/japan-prepares-itself-in-case-of-north-korea-missile-attack/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Figures suggest Japanese thirst for fast cars http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2771/figures-suggest-japanese-thirst-for-fast-cars/ The number of Ferraris sold in Japan hits record high General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2771/figures-suggest-japanese-thirst-for-fast-cars/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT White tiger cubs born in Japanese zoo http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2770/white-tiger-cubs-born-in-japanese-zoo/ White tiger cubs born at Japanese zoo are kept with their mother General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2770/white-tiger-cubs-born-in-japanese-zoo/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Carl Lewis supports Tokyo's Olympic bid http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2769/carl-lewis-supports-tokyos-olympic-bid/ Tokyo's Olympic bid receives support from American sporting legend General Japan NewsJapan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2769/carl-lewis-supports-tokyos-olympic-bid/ Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japan honours World Autism Awareness Day http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2768/japan-honours-world-autism-awareness-day/ Tokyo honours World Autism Awareness Day Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2768/japan-honours-world-autism-awareness-day/ Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ceremony for housing project in Miyagi but many projects remain unfinished http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2767/ceremony-for-housing-project-in-miyagi-but-many-projects-remain-unfinished/ Mayor of Yamamoto takes part in ceremony for new housing in tsunami hit area General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2767/ceremony-for-housing-project-in-miyagi-but-many-projects-remain-unfinished/ Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tokyo's zombie flash mob http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2766/tokyos-zombie-flash-mob/ Tokyo's streets overtaken by zombies General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2766/tokyos-zombie-flash-mob/ Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sony jokes about in-cage speakers for hamsters http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2765/sony-jokes-about-in-cage-speakers-for-hamsters/ Electronics giant Sony makes April Fool's joke about technology for animals General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2765/sony-jokes-about-in-cage-speakers-for-hamsters/ Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japan's weather and rivers heat up http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2764/japans-weather-and-rivers-heat-up-/ The heat is on as Japan reaches high temperatures in March General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2764/japans-weather-and-rivers-heat-up-/ Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japan and EU to enter free trade talks http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2763/japan-and-eu-to-enter-free-trade-talks/ The Japanese government has entered into talks with the European Union over free trade. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2763/japan-and-eu-to-enter-free-trade-talks/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japan begins South Korea and China free trade talks http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2762/japan-begins-south-korea-and-china-free-trade-talks-/ The Japanese government has entered into talks about free trade with China and South Korea. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2762/japan-begins-south-korea-and-china-free-trade-talks-/ Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Online Japanese retailer Rakuten parts with Indonesia http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2761/online-japanese-retailer-rakuten-parts-with-indonesia/ Japanese retailing giant Rakuten has announced that it is leaving the Indonesian market Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2761/online-japanese-retailer-rakuten-parts-with-indonesia/ Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japanese man in his 80s plans to climb Everest for 3rd time http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2760/japanese-man-in-his-80s-plans-to-climb-everest-for-3rd-time/ A Japanese man in his 80s plans to climb Everest for the third time General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2760/japanese-man-in-his-80s-plans-to-climb-everest-for-3rd-time/ Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sales of air purifiers rise in Japan after China smog warning http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2759/sales-of-air-purifiers-rise-in-japan-after-china-smog-warning/ Air pollution is spreading into Japan from China. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2759/sales-of-air-purifiers-rise-in-japan-after-china-smog-warning/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japan reveals eighth straight trade deficit http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2758/japan-reveals-eighth-straight-trade-deficit/ The new government faces a tough challenge to turn around the country's economy. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2758/japan-reveals-eighth-straight-trade-deficit/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Toyo Ito given Pritzker Prize http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2757/toyo-ito-given-pritzker-prize/ The Japanese architect created the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2757/toyo-ito-given-pritzker-prize/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cherry blossom season begins in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2756/cherry-blossom-season-begins-in-japan/ It is the record-equalling earliest start to the season. Weather in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2756/cherry-blossom-season-begins-in-japan/ Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Power restored at Fukushima nuclear plant http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2755/power-restored-at-fukushima-nuclear-plant/ Power has been resotred to the Fukushima nuclear plant after a two-day outage. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2755/power-restored-at-fukushima-nuclear-plant/ Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japan dumped out of WBC http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2754/japan-dumped-out-of-wbc/ Japan will not make it three World Baseball Classic wins in a row. BaseballJapan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2754/japan-dumped-out-of-wbc/