http://www.insidejapantours.com/ All News from Japan en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:36 BST 64 64 http://www.insidejapantours.com http://www.insidejapantours.com/csp/jap/insidejapan/images/news/logo64.gif Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2375/japan-to-glimpse-partial-solar-eclipse/ People in the south of Japan will get the rare chance to see a 'ring of fire' solar eclipse next week Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2375/japan-to-glimpse-partial-solar-eclipse/ Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2374/japan-and-china-discuss-dispute-islands/ Officials from Japan are meeting with their Chinese counterparts to discuss the future of disputed islands in the East China Sea General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2374/japan-and-china-discuss-dispute-islands/ Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2373/japanese-public-toilet-is-worlds-largest/ A public toilet in Japan has been causing quite a stir after officials in Ichihara City claimed it was the largest in the world Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2373/japanese-public-toilet-is-worlds-largest/ Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2372/panasonic-announces-record-$9-67-bn-loss/ Japanese technology giant Panasonic has revealed record-breaking losses of nearly $10 billion Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2372/panasonic-announces-record-$9-67-bn-loss/ Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2371/tokyo-disney-resort-opens-door-to-gay-weddings/ Officials at Tokyo Disney Resort have confirmed that same-sex weddings can take place at the theme park General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2371/tokyo-disney-resort-opens-door-to-gay-weddings/ Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2370/fifa-unveils-official-japan-2012-emblem/ With the 2012 Fifa U-20 Women's World Cup in Japan just months away, the official emblem and ambassadors for the tournament have been unveiled Japan Sports NewsSoccer http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2370/fifa-unveils-official-japan-2012-emblem/ Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2369/japanese-to-become-theoretically-extinct-in-1-000-years/ The nation of Japan will theoretically die out in 1,000 years if the birth rate continues on its current decline. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2369/japanese-to-become-theoretically-extinct-in-1-000-years/ Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2368/hogwarts-opening-a-school-in-japan/ Universal Studios will open its Wizarding World of Harry Potter set in Japan in 2014. Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2368/hogwarts-opening-a-school-in-japan/ Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2367/lady-gaga-arrives-in-tokyo-for-shows/ Lady Gaga has landed in Tokyo ahead of her concerts in the city. Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2367/lady-gaga-arrives-in-tokyo-for-shows/ Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2366/ice-bra-unveiled-in-japan-/ A bra that has been made containing ice packs has been unveiled at an event in Japan. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2366/ice-bra-unveiled-in-japan-/ Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2365/emperor-akihito-to-visit-uk-/ Japan's emperor Akihito is to make a rare trip to the UK in time for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2365/emperor-akihito-to-visit-uk-/ Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2364/asahi-announces-buy-out-of-calpis-/ Beer company Asahi has announced it is to buy out soft drinks maker Calpis in a bid to boost its flagging sales. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2364/asahi-announces-buy-out-of-calpis-/ Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2363/lost-budgie-tells-japanese-authorities-his-address/ A budgie that got lost after his owner left the cage open has been returned home after reciting his address and telephone number to authorities in Japan Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2363/lost-budgie-tells-japanese-authorities-his-address/ Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2362/japanese-rice-sales-fall-as-eating-habits-change/ Rice has long been a staple food in Japan but new figures show that sales are falling as consumers' taste for western foods increases General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2362/japanese-rice-sales-fall-as-eating-habits-change/ Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2361/panasonic-unveils-traffic-safety-radar-technology/ The Japanese technology giant's 'millimetre-wave radar teachnology' can sense people and other obstacles and could revolutionise in-car traffic safety systems Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2361/panasonic-unveils-traffic-safety-radar-technology/ Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2360/lady-gaga-teacup-auction-passes-$50-000-in-japan/ A teacup used by pop superstar Lady Gaga in Japan has attracted bids in excess of $50,000 after the diva put it up for a charity auction Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2360/lady-gaga-teacup-auction-passes-$50-000-in-japan/ Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2359/jal-set-for-public-listing-in-2013/ Japan Airlines is preparing for an initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Business in JapanJapan Travel News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2359/jal-set-for-public-listing-in-2013/ Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2358/the-cove-town-proposes-dolphin-park/ The town of Taiji became famous for dolphin hunting because of Oscar-winning documentary The Cove, but now officials are planning to build a huge sanctuary at the site General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2358/the-cove-town-proposes-dolphin-park/ Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2357/japanese-motorcycle-washes-up-on-canada-beach/ A Harley Davison motorbike with Japanese plates that washed ashore on a Canadian beach could be from the March tsunami General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2357/japanese-motorcycle-washes-up-on-canada-beach/ Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2356/noda-and-obama-show-solidarity-in-white-house-talks/ The Japanese prime minister has met President Obama in Washington for bilateral talks aimed at reinforcing their allegiance. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2356/noda-and-obama-show-solidarity-in-white-house-talks/ Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2355/welcome-to-hello-kitty-airlines/ Taiwan airline Eva's Hello Kitty-themed planes are still flying high Japan Travel News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2355/welcome-to-hello-kitty-airlines/ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2354/underdog-kato-wins-national-judo-title/ Hirotaka Kato overcame Ryuta Ishii to pick up his first ever national judo crown in Japan and put the favourites to shame Japan Sports NewsSumo http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2354/underdog-kato-wins-national-judo-title/ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2353/toyota-set-to-report-$4-3-billion-profit-in-japan/ The Japanese car manufacturer Toyota will reveal annual profits of $4.3 billion when it publishes its full-year results in May Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2353/toyota-set-to-report-$4-3-billion-profit-in-japan/ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2352/march-unemployment-steady-in-japan/ Government figures show that the 4.5 per cent rate of unemployment in Japan stayed flat during March General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2352/march-unemployment-steady-in-japan/ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2351/all-nippon-airways-reports-record-full-year-profits/ The Japanese airline ANA has revealed it achieved record profits of $1.2 billion in the year to March Japan Travel News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2351/all-nippon-airways-reports-record-full-year-profits/ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2350/high-rise-entertainment-centre-opens-in-tokyo/ A transformation is taking place in the Shibuya ward of the Japanese capital, starting with the opening of the Hikarie retail and entertainment centre. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2350/high-rise-entertainment-centre-opens-in-tokyo/ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2349/mitsubishi-motors-reports-53-profit-growth/ The Japanese car manufacturer has revealed that full year fiscal profits increased by 53.2 per cent following a cost cutting programme Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2349/mitsubishi-motors-reports-53-profit-growth/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2348/yu-darvish-outpitches-kuroda-to-steal-the-show/ The Japanese pitcher came out on top when he went up against fellow countryman Hiroki Kuroda, as the Texas Rangers took on the New York Yankees BaseballJapan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2348/yu-darvish-outpitches-kuroda-to-steal-the-show/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2347/japanese-astronomers-discover-ancient-galaxy/ Astronomers in Japan have used a giant telescope in Hawaii to look back in time at the most-distant cluster of galaxies ever seen General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2347/japanese-astronomers-discover-ancient-galaxy/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2346/japan-rugby-coach-makes-call-ups-for-kazakhstan-match/ Six fresh faces will appear in the Japan rugby squad for the game against Kazakhstan this weekend after coach Eddie Jones give his side a spring clean Japan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2346/japan-rugby-coach-makes-call-ups-for-kazakhstan-match/ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2345/honda-returns-for-japan-friendly-with-azerbaijan/ Japanese star Keisuke Honda could line up against Azerbaijan in the last friendly before the final round of World Cup qualifiers Japan Sports NewsSoccer http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2345/honda-returns-for-japan-friendly-with-azerbaijan/ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2344/japan-airlines-considers-more-787-routes/ Having just launched its Boston route with the new Boeing 787, Japan Airlines is considering using the fuel-efficient aeroplanes to fly to Madrid and Berlin Japan Travel News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2344/japan-airlines-considers-more-787-routes/ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2343/golfer-miyazato-claims-lpga-lotte-championship-for-japan/ Japanese golfer Ai Miyazato won her eight LPGA title at the LPGA Lotte Championship in Hawaii GolfJapan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2343/golfer-miyazato-claims-lpga-lotte-championship-for-japan/ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2342/teenagers-football-found-in-alaska-after-japanese-tsunami/ A teenager in Japan who lost his football when his house was washed away in the tsunami was contacted this weekend by a couple who found it in Alaska General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2342/teenagers-football-found-in-alaska-after-japanese-tsunami/ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2341/tokyo-businesses-celebrate-sky-tree-with-electric-vehicle/ A group of small and medium-sized businesses in Japan have commemorated the opening of the Tokyo Sky Tree by building their own electric car Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2341/tokyo-businesses-celebrate-sky-tree-with-electric-vehicle/ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2340/burger-king-japan-creates-1-050-bacon-strip-whopper/ A Japanese man bit off slightly more than he could chew when taking advantage of the latest Whopper deal from Burger King in Japan. Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2340/burger-king-japan-creates-1-050-bacon-strip-whopper/ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2339/sharp-turns-on-the-largest-tv-in-japan/ Japanese electronics manufacturer Sharp has unveiled an 80-inch TV - the largest LCD television available from retailers in the country Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2339/sharp-turns-on-the-largest-tv-in-japan/ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2338/population-getting-older-in-japan/ A declining birth rate saw the population in Japan fall by over 250,000 in 2011 General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2338/population-getting-older-in-japan/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2337/scientists-in-japan-move-closer-to-baldness-cure/ Researchers from Tokyo University of Science have successful implanted bioengineered hair follicles into mice paving the way for a baldness cure General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2337/scientists-in-japan-move-closer-to-baldness-cure/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2336/british-woman-to-row-her-boat-from-japan-to-canada/ A British woman preparing to row from Japan to Canada will set off on her epic expedition this week Japan Travel News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2336/british-woman-to-row-her-boat-from-japan-to-canada/ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2335/japans-cat-cafes-could-lose-their-nine-lives/ A new law coming into force in Japan could spell the end of the country's famous cat cafes General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2335/japans-cat-cafes-could-lose-their-nine-lives/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2334/japan-considers-$60bn-loan-to-imf/ The government in Japan is discussing whether to lend the International Monetary Fund $60 billion General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2334/japan-considers-$60bn-loan-to-imf/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2333/twitter-targets-japanese-growth/ Speaking to reporters in Tokyo, the social network's chief executive officer Dick Costolo revealed Twitter will boost its sales staff in Japan Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2333/twitter-targets-japanese-growth/ Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2332/japanese-bank-introduces-palm-reader-atms/ The Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank is preparing to roll out a series of biometric cash points with palm readers as well as card slots Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2332/japanese-bank-introduces-palm-reader-atms/ Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2331/oldest-olympian-still-improving-at-the-age-of-71/ Already preparing to become the oldest Olympics athlete at London 2012, Japan's equestrian Hiroshi Hoketsu feels that he is still getting better, despite being 71-years-old Japan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2331/oldest-olympian-still-improving-at-the-age-of-71/ Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2330/tokyo-zoo-keepers-give-up-penguin-search/ Keepers from the Tokyo Sea Life Park in Japan have been searching for a missing penguin for the last month but have now abandoned their hunt General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2330/tokyo-zoo-keepers-give-up-penguin-search/ Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2329/japanese-scientists-make-sperm-breakthrough/ Researchers from Kyoto University have successfully bred a mouse using sperm that had been freeze-dried. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2329/japanese-scientists-make-sperm-breakthrough/ Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2328/japanese-department-store-eyes-overseas-expansion/ Leading Japanese department store Takashimaya is eyeing international expansion as domestic sales slow Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2328/japanese-department-store-eyes-overseas-expansion/ Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2327/japanese-pensioner-to-attempt-everest-record/ A 73-year-old woman from Japan is to attempt to become the oldest woman to scale the world's tallest mountain Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2327/japanese-pensioner-to-attempt-everest-record/ Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2326/uk-signs-space-research-deal-with-japan/ UK politicians visiting their Japanese counterparts on a trade mission to Japan are set to sign a space research collaboration agreement General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2326/uk-signs-space-research-deal-with-japan/ Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2325/yu-darvish-unhappy-with-mlb-debut-for-texas-rangers/ The world's most expensive baseball player made a shaky Major League debut but the Texas Rangers still ran out winners against the Seattle Mariners BaseballJapan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2325/yu-darvish-unhappy-with-mlb-debut-for-texas-rangers/ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2324/japanese-zoo-hopes-panda-cubs-are-on-the-way/ A pair of pandas at a zoo in Japan have mated and all eyes are now on the female in the hope that she may be pregnant Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2324/japanese-zoo-hopes-panda-cubs-are-on-the-way/ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2323/koki-kameda-retains-boxing-title-in-japan/ The WBA bantamweight champion retained his belt following a unanimous points win over Indonesian fighter Nouldy Manakane at the Yokohama Arena in Japan Japan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2323/koki-kameda-retains-boxing-title-in-japan/ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2322/japanese-scientists-make-hair-thin-solar-battery/ Scientists in Japan have developed a solar battery that is so thin it can be wrapped around a hair General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2322/japanese-scientists-make-hair-thin-solar-battery/ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2321/japan-discovers-its-first-ever-glacier/ The Tateyama Mountains are officially home to the first glacier in the history of Japan Weather in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2321/japan-discovers-its-first-ever-glacier/ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2320/japanese-retailer-leaks-nintendo-wii-u-launch-date/ A popular Tokyo computer game store may have leaked the official launch date for Nintendo's latest console - the Wii U Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2320/japanese-retailer-leaks-nintendo-wii-u-launch-date/ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2319/japanese-teenager-breaks-swim-record/ A 17-year-old high-school pupil from Japan has broken the country's national 400m medley record while qualifying for the London 2012 Olympics Japan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2319/japanese-teenager-breaks-swim-record/ Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2318/us-punish-the-nadeshikos-missed-opportunities/ The Japanese women's football team missed the chance to make it three wins in a row against the US after Alex Morgan's equaliser cancelled out Yukari Kinga's opener Japan Sports NewsSoccer http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2318/us-punish-the-nadeshikos-missed-opportunities/ Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2317/veteran-figure-skater-wins-first-world-medal/ Japan's 27-year-old figure skater Akiko Suzuki is looking to the future after winning her battle with anorexia to win a world championships medal Japan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2317/veteran-figure-skater-wins-first-world-medal/ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2316/high-flyers-first-visitors-to-tokyo-sky-tree-unveiled/ Nearly 23,000 winners have been announced following a competition to become part of the first group of visitors to the Tokyo Sky Tree's observation level Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2316/high-flyers-first-visitors-to-tokyo-sky-tree-unveiled/ Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2315/boost-for-retail-sales-paints-positive-picture-for-japan-economy/ New figures from the Japanese Trade Ministry showed a 3.5 per cent increase in retail sales, suggesting the country's economy is on its way to recovery Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2315/boost-for-retail-sales-paints-positive-picture-for-japan-economy/ Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2314/pandas-at-tokyos-ueno-zoo-in-mood-for-romance/ The pandas at one of Japan's zoos have been taken from display as they have been showing signs of wanting to mate. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2314/pandas-at-tokyos-ueno-zoo-in-mood-for-romance/ Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2313/mobile-connections-to-be-brought-to-tokyo-subway/ The Tokyo subway is soon to offer mobile connections while passengers travel between stations. Japan Travel News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2313/mobile-connections-to-be-brought-to-tokyo-subway/ Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2312/next-stop-udon-noodle-station/ A Japanese train operator has renamed a central station after the famous noodle dish Japan Travel News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2312/next-stop-udon-noodle-station/ Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2311/japan-court-orders-google-to-remove-autocomplete/ Google has been ordered to remove autocomplete from its search function after a Japanese man complained it breached his privacy General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2311/japan-court-orders-google-to-remove-autocomplete/ Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2310/nishikori-sets-up-showdown-with-nadal/ Japan's number one tennis player Kei Nishikori will face world number two Rafael Nadal in the Sony Ericsson Open after defeating Lukas Rosol Japan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2310/nishikori-sets-up-showdown-with-nadal/ Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2309/japan-closes-syrian-embassy-as-violence-continues/ Foreign ministry announces it will shut its embassy in Syria as the authorities continue their campaign of violence General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2309/japan-closes-syrian-embassy-as-violence-continues/ Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2308/japan-propping-up-world-box-office/ As the number of people heading to cinemas slides in the west, the strength of the Japanese box office is helping support the film industry. Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2308/japan-propping-up-world-box-office/ Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2307/new-boeing-787s-fly-in-to-japan-airlines/ Japan Airlines has confirmed that delivery of its new Boeing 787s is imminent Japan Travel News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2307/new-boeing-787s-fly-in-to-japan-airlines/ Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2306/pollock-painting-exhibited-at-tokyo-museum/ An Iranian gallery has loaned the Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art a $250 million Jackson Pollock painting Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2306/pollock-painting-exhibited-at-tokyo-museum/ Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2305/japanese-popstar-miwa-yoshida-weds-toyboy/ The 46-year-old Japanese pop icon Miwa Yoshida has married rockstar Juan Kamata, 27 Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2305/japanese-popstar-miwa-yoshida-weds-toyboy/ Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2304/japan-to-hold-commodities-talks-with-eu-and-us/ Discussions between Japan, the EU and US are to take place as leaders look for alternatives to the rare earth commodities monopolised by China Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2304/japan-to-hold-commodities-talks-with-eu-and-us/ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2303/japanese-wrestler-eyes-third-olympic-gold/ A third consecutive Olympic gold medal at this year's London games would put Japanese wrestler Saori Yoshida alongside the sport's all time greats Japan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2303/japanese-wrestler-eyes-third-olympic-gold/ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2302/japan-plans-major-foreign-embassy-expansion/ The Japanese foreign minister has signalled Japan's intention to raise its diplomatic influence by announcing plans to expand the number of embassies overseas General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2302/japan-plans-major-foreign-embassy-expansion/ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2301/facebook-hits-10-million-users-in-japan/ The popularity of Facebook is rising in Japan and it could soon overtake Mixi - the country's most popular social network Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2301/facebook-hits-10-million-users-in-japan/ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2300/japanese-trainspotters-wave-goodbye-to-bullet-train/ Hundreds of train lovers in Japan gathered at Tokyo Station to say sayonara to the 300-series bullet rain as it set out on its farewell journey Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2300/japanese-trainspotters-wave-goodbye-to-bullet-train/ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2299/basketball-japan-cracks-down-on-drugs/ The Basketball Japan League has adopted a tough new stance on drugs after the arrest of a star player Japan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2299/basketball-japan-cracks-down-on-drugs/ Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2298/yomiuri-giants-face-wage-investigation/ The biggest baseball team in Japan could be investigated for breaching the league's salary cap BaseballJapan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2298/yomiuri-giants-face-wage-investigation/ Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2297/uniqlo-opens-monster-store-in-tokyo/ Japan's number one clothing brand Uniqlo opens its biggest store in the Tokyo fashion district Ginza Business in JapanEvents in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2297/uniqlo-opens-monster-store-in-tokyo/ Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2296/mathematician-predicts-japans-olympics-soccer-chances/ With the London Olympics on the horizon, a Japanese mathematician has predicted the probability of the nation's women's soccer team triumphing Japan Sports NewsSoccer http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2296/mathematician-predicts-japans-olympics-soccer-chances/ Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2295/japanese-washoku-hopes-for-world-heritage-status/ The Japanese government has submitted an application to UNESCO that could see the traditional 'washoku' cuisine recognised as a cultural heritage asset General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2295/japanese-washoku-hopes-for-world-heritage-status/ Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2294/japanese-pop-stars-head-to-us-for-cherry-blossom-centenary/ Two of the biggest pop acts from Japan are heading across the Pacific to play concerts in Washington Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2294/japanese-pop-stars-head-to-us-for-cherry-blossom-centenary/ Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2293/apple-iphone-becomes-japans-number-one-smartphone/ The iPhone 4S helped Apple become the top-selling smartphone manufacturer in Japan for the first time Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2293/apple-iphone-becomes-japans-number-one-smartphone/ Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2292/cyndi-lauper-shows-her-support-for-japan/ One year after the terrible natural disasters, singer Cyndi Lauper is urging the world to show support for Japan Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2292/cyndi-lauper-shows-her-support-for-japan/ Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2291/japan-olympics-marathon-team-announced-/ The Japanese marathon team for the London 2012 Olympic Games has been finalised AthleticsJapan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2291/japan-olympics-marathon-team-announced-/ Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2290/japans-tourism-to-stage-full-recovery-this-year/ The WTTC has predicted that the country's tourism economy will bounce back in 2012. Japan Travel News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2290/japans-tourism-to-stage-full-recovery-this-year/ Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2289/japanese-equestrian-hiroshi-hoketsu-feels-as-fit-as-ever-/ The equestrian will be 71 when he competes at the London Olympics. Japan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2289/japanese-equestrian-hiroshi-hoketsu-feels-as-fit-as-ever-/ Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2288/-cherry-blossom-set-to-bloom-in-kyoto-/ Between late March and early April, cherry blossoms bloom! Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2288/-cherry-blossom-set-to-bloom-in-kyoto-/ Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2287/germany-beat-japan-in-algarve-cup-final/ Japan women lose 4-3 to Germany in a nail-biting Algarve Cup Final Japan Sports NewsSoccer http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2287/germany-beat-japan-in-algarve-cup-final/