http://www.insidejapantours.com/ All News from Japan en-us Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:48:01 BST 64 64 http://www.insidejapantours.com http://www.insidejapantours.com/csp/jap/insidejapan/images/news/logo64.gif Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2239/sony-corporation-announces-stinging-q3-losses/ Sony announced losses of £1.3 billion in the third financial quarter of 2011. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2239/sony-corporation-announces-stinging-q3-losses/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2238/enjoy-urban-fishing-in-japan/ There are plenty of opportunities to fish in Japan's urban centres, a travel writer has said. Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2238/enjoy-urban-fishing-in-japan/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2237/tokyos-imperial-hotel-rated-within-the-citys-top-ten/ The Imperial Hotel in Tokyo has been rated as one of the city's top ten establishments. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2237/tokyos-imperial-hotel-rated-within-the-citys-top-ten/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2236/japans-population-ageing/ The population of Japan is expected to fall by a third in the next 50 years. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2236/japans-population-ageing/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2235/travel-to-japan-for-exciting-winter-sports/ The north of Japan offers exciting winter sports opportuntiies Japan Sports NewsJapan Travel News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2235/travel-to-japan-for-exciting-winter-sports/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2234/canon-posts-rise-in-net-profits/ Japanese camera maker Canon has reported a rise in its full year profits. Business in JapanGeneral Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2234/canon-posts-rise-in-net-profits/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2233/unesco-considers-mt-fuji-and-kamakura-as-heritage-sites/ Japan has submitted applications to UNESCO that would see Mount Fuji and the ancient city of Kamakura added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list Japan Travel News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2233/unesco-considers-mt-fuji-and-kamakura-as-heritage-sites/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2232/government-to-discuss-allowing-18-year-olds-to-vote/ A new panel will convene next month to discuss the prospect of lowering the voting age from 20 to 18 General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2232/government-to-discuss-allowing-18-year-olds-to-vote/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2231/plans-afloat-to-create-swimming-pool-in-osaka-river/ The governor of Osaka has announced plans to turn a 2km stretch of river into an international swimming pool Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2231/plans-afloat-to-create-swimming-pool-in-osaka-river/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2230/toyota-plots-le-mans-victory-in-hybrid-race-car/ The world's biggest car maker is hoping to lead the first team to Le Mans victory using a hybrid vehicle Japan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2230/toyota-plots-le-mans-victory-in-hybrid-race-car/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2229/japanese-brothers-reunite-after-60-years-apart/ Two American-born brothers have reunited in Japan following almost 60 years apart General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2229/japanese-brothers-reunite-after-60-years-apart/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2228/snowfall-brings-parts-of-tokyo-to-a-standstill/ Snow on Monday and Tuesday caused major disruption for commuters in Tokyo as trains and roads came to a standstill Weather in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2228/snowfall-brings-parts-of-tokyo-to-a-standstill/ Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2227/naomi-koshi-vows-to-support-japanese-women/ Having been elected as the youngest-ever female mayor in the history of Japan, Naomi Koshi has revealed that one of her priorities is to improve the lives of women in the country General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2227/naomi-koshi-vows-to-support-japanese-women/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2226/otsu-elects-youngest-ever-female-mayor/ Naomi Koshi became the youngest-ever female mayor in the history of Japan when at 36-years-old she became the mayor of Otsu in the Shiga Prefecture General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2226/otsu-elects-youngest-ever-female-mayor/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2225/nishikori-stuns-tsonga-to-reach-australian-quarter-finals/ Kei Nishikori has become the first Japanese tennis player to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals in 80 years after beating Jon-Wilfried Tsonga Japan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2225/nishikori-stuns-tsonga-to-reach-australian-quarter-finals/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2224/japan-launches-renewable-energies-subsidy/ As the government in Japan announced a new subsidy system to encourage the uptake of renewable energy it was revealed that wind power capacity in the country increased by 11.7 per cent last year General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2224/japan-launches-renewable-energies-subsidy/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2223/sega-launches-wee-ly-good-games-console-in-japan/ A new console has been launched by the Tokyo-based company that encourages men to play while urinating Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2223/sega-launches-wee-ly-good-games-console-in-japan/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2222/former-deputy-police-chief-goes-on-trial-for-crush-tragedy/ A former deputy police chief has pleaded not guilty to professional negligence following his role in a 2001 incident in which 11 people were crushed to death following a fireworks display General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2222/former-deputy-police-chief-goes-on-trial-for-crush-tragedy/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2221/yu-darvish-seals-dream-move-to-texas-rangers/ Japan's star pitcher has agreed a move to the Texas Rangers in a deal worth $111 million, making him the most expensive Japanese ball player in history BaseballJapan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2221/yu-darvish-seals-dream-move-to-texas-rangers/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2220/japanese-newspaper-circulation-defies-western-trends/ As circulations in the West continue to fall, the demand for newspapers in Japan is as strong as ever General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2220/japanese-newspaper-circulation-defies-western-trends/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2219/pop-star-ayumi-hamasaki-divorces-manuel-schwarz/ Acclaimed Japanese pop princess Ayumi Hamasaki it to file for divorce from her actor husband Manuel Schwarz after just 12 months of marriage Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2219/pop-star-ayumi-hamasaki-divorces-manuel-schwarz/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2218/speedway-racer-hiromi-sakai-dies-in-training-crash/ Japanese speedway star Hiromi Sakai has died in a training accident just months after becoming the first woman to compete in the sport for over 40 years Japan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2218/speedway-racer-hiromi-sakai-dies-in-training-crash/ Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2217/japan-hail-17-year-old-swimmer-as-next-kosuke-kitajima/ Japan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2217/japan-hail-17-year-old-swimmer-as-next-kosuke-kitajima/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2216/rangers-optimistic-that-darvish-will-sign/ The Texas Rangers boss Nolan Ryan has revealed he is "optimistic" that the MLB side will reach agreement with Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish BaseballJapan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2216/rangers-optimistic-that-darvish-will-sign/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2215/fukushima-to-host-artworks-from-the-louvre/ The Louvre museum in Paris is to send more than 20 works of art to Japan for an exhibition in disaster hit prefectures including Fukushima Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2215/fukushima-to-host-artworks-from-the-louvre/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2214/japan-corn-imports-to-break-record/ Corn imports to Japan from Europe look set to break the record as the world's biggest importer of the grain doubles its supply from the region Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2214/japan-corn-imports-to-break-record/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2213/japanese-scientists-find-answer-to-dog-paw-mystery/ Researchers at a Tokyo university have discovered how dogs manage to stay warm when standing on frozen ground General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2213/japanese-scientists-find-answer-to-dog-paw-mystery/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2212/dragon-tree-pulls-visitors-to-disaster-area/ An incredible tree that looks like a dragon is attracting visitors to the disaster-hit prefecture of Miyagi General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2212/dragon-tree-pulls-visitors-to-disaster-area/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2211/japanese-ski-resorts-boosted-by-bumper-snowfall/ Japan is witnessing one of the best early ski seasons on record with more than ten metres of snow falling in Niseko already Weather in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2211/japanese-ski-resorts-boosted-by-bumper-snowfall/ Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2210/homare-sawa-wins-the-fifa-womens-world-player-of-the-year/ The captain of the Japanese women's football team has won the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year 2011 after scoring the most goals at the World Cup to help her side lift the trophy Japan Sports NewsSoccer http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2210/homare-sawa-wins-the-fifa-womens-world-player-of-the-year/ Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2209/coming-of-age-day-witnesses-decline-in-young-people/ The Number of young people in Japan coming-of-age today declined for a fifth consecutive year General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2209/coming-of-age-day-witnesses-decline-in-young-people/ Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2208/north-korean-men-who-drifted-to-japan-in-wooden-boat-return-home/ Three North Korean men whose fishing boat drifted to Japan have been returned home following informal talks between the two nations General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2208/north-korean-men-who-drifted-to-japan-in-wooden-boat-return-home/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2207/japan-ministry-of-agriculture-plans-futuristic-robot-farm/ Land flooded by the March tsunami is to be farmed by robots in a futuristic experiment announced by the Japanese agriculture ministry General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2207/japan-ministry-of-agriculture-plans-futuristic-robot-farm/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2206/japanese-car-industry-boosted-by-24-sales-growth-in-december/ Automobile sales in Japan climbed 24 per cent in December, helping the industry recover from the disruption of the twin disasters in March Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2206/japanese-car-industry-boosted-by-24-sales-growth-in-december/ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2205/japanese-sushi-restaurant-breaks-record-with-470-000-tuna/ The Kiyomura K.K sushi chain has smashed the world record for the highest price paid for a bluefin tuna after paying 56 million yen for a 269kg fish at an auction in Tokyo General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2205/japanese-sushi-restaurant-breaks-record-with-470-000-tuna/ Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2204/japan-striker-tadanari-lee-set-to-sign-for-southampton/ The Japanese international forward Tadanari Lee is expected to sign for the English Championship side Southampton after arriving in England for a medical Japan Sports NewsSoccer http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2204/japan-striker-tadanari-lee-set-to-sign-for-southampton/ Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2203/japan-retailers-cut-sony-ps-vita-price-as-nintendo-3ds-dominates/ Following a week of poor sales, Japanese retailers have slashed the price of the Sony PlayStation Vita in a bid to spur sales as the Nintendo 3DS continues to fly of the shelves Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2203/japan-retailers-cut-sony-ps-vita-price-as-nintendo-3ds-dominates/ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2202/japan-develops-new-cyber-weapon-for-war-against-hackers/ Following a spate of cyber attacks, the Japanese Defence Ministry has developed a $2.3 million cyber weapon capable of monitoring and defending against hackers General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2202/japan-develops-new-cyber-weapon-for-war-against-hackers/ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2201/dpj-agrees-to-postpone-sales-tax-hike/ The ruling Democratic Party of Japan have agreed to hold off a sales tax increase following opposition to the plan Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2201/dpj-agrees-to-postpone-sales-tax-hike/ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2200/japan-recycling-the-envy-of-the-world/ More than three-quarters of all plastic waste in Japan gets recycled, figures from the country's Plastic Waste Management Institute reveal General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2200/japan-recycling-the-envy-of-the-world/ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2199/doctor-quits-medicine-to-become-manga-author/ A doctor who quit her job in medicine to follow her dream of becoming a manga author has become the first Indonesian woman to have her work published in Japan Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2199/doctor-quits-medicine-to-become-manga-author/ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2198/emperor-akihito-turns-78-and-praises-japanese-spirit/ Turning 78, Japan's Emperor Akihito used his annual birthday speech to give a heart-warming account of his pride at the strength of the Japanese people in the face of much adversity General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2198/emperor-akihito-turns-78-and-praises-japanese-spirit/ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2197/noda-to-ask-china-for-pandas/ Japanese PM Yoshihiko Noda is to lobby China to loan giant pandas to the Yagiyama Zoological Park in Sendai General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2197/noda-to-ask-china-for-pandas/ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2196/japanese-pitcher-hisashi-iwakuma-in-talks-with-mlb-sides/ Free agent Hisashi Iwakuma expects a decision on his future in the MLB to be made soon BaseballJapan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2196/japanese-pitcher-hisashi-iwakuma-in-talks-with-mlb-sides/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2195/toyota-aims-to-reclaim-crown-with-20-per-cent-surge-in-sales/ The Japanese car maker Toyota has predicted sales growth of 20 per cent for 2012 which would help the manufacturer regain the throne as the world's biggest car company Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2195/toyota-aims-to-reclaim-crown-with-20-per-cent-surge-in-sales/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2194/japanese-police-reconstruct-super-car-pile-up/ Police in Japan have reconstructed the major car crash which saw 14 of the world's most expensive vehicles involved in a pile-up General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2194/japanese-police-reconstruct-super-car-pile-up/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2193/mao-asada-returns-to-figure-skating-championships-after-mothers-death/ The two-time world Champion figure skating Mao Asada is to make an emotional return to the national championships following the death of her mother Japan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2193/mao-asada-returns-to-figure-skating-championships-after-mothers-death/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2192/freestyle-moguls-skier-uemura-sets-sights-on-fis-world-cup-return/ Former moguls World Cup winner Aiko Uemura has set her sights on returning to the FIS World Cup return after a second placed finish in Colorado Japan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2192/freestyle-moguls-skier-uemura-sets-sights-on-fis-world-cup-return/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2191/sony-defends-ps-vita-glitches-as-325-000-sell-in-opening-weekend/ Some 325,000 Sony PSP Vitas were sold at the weekend as Japanese gamers headed to stores in their droves for the launch of the handheld games console Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2191/sony-defends-ps-vita-glitches-as-325-000-sell-in-opening-weekend/ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2190/lolita-girls-bring-japanese-fashion-craze-into-the-mainstream/ Japanese Lolita Girls began as a subculture but the fashion trend announced its mainstream arrival at the Japan Fashion Week General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2190/lolita-girls-bring-japanese-fashion-craze-into-the-mainstream/ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2189/japanese-archaeologists-uncover-emperors-lost-sixth-century-pond/ Researchers in Japan excavating a site in Kahihara have uncovered what is believed to the be an ancient sixth century pond referred to in historic Japanese texts General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2189/japanese-archaeologists-uncover-emperors-lost-sixth-century-pond/ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2188/former-captain-batman-announces-retirement-from-football/ Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, the footballer nicknamed 'Batman' who captained Japan at two consecutive FIFA World Cups, has announced his retirement from the sport Japan Sports NewsSoccer http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2188/former-captain-batman-announces-retirement-from-football/ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2187/christmas-spending-helping-japanese-economy-recover-/ Festive shoppers in Japan are helping the country's economy recover following the devastating disasters in March Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2187/christmas-spending-helping-japanese-economy-recover-/ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2186/japan-2011-world-club-cup-a-success-as-barcelona-crowned-champions/ President of the Japanese Football Association has said the nation will bid to host the FIFA World Club Cup again after the huge success of this year's tournament Japan Sports NewsSoccer http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2186/japan-2011-world-club-cup-a-success-as-barcelona-crowned-champions/ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2185/noda-cold-shutdown-has-stabilised-fukushima/ Japanese PM Yoshihiko Noda today told the world that a full 'cold shutdown' at Fukushima has stabilised the stricken nuclear power plant General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2185/noda-cold-shutdown-has-stabilised-fukushima/ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2184/barcelona-star-david-villa-breaks-leg-in-japan-2011-world-club-cup/ The European champions Barcelona reached the final of the Japan 2011 FIFA World Club Cup against Santos at the Yokohama stadium despite losing David Villa to a broken leg Japan Sports NewsSoccer http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2184/barcelona-star-david-villa-breaks-leg-in-japan-2011-world-club-cup/ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2183/plants-save-tokyo-baby-in-10-storey-fall/ A one-year-old baby in Tokyo, Japan, has survived a fall from a tenth floor apartment General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2183/plants-save-tokyo-baby-in-10-storey-fall/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2182/neymar-helps-santos-reach-fifa-world-club-cup-2011-final/ Santos expected to play Messi and Barcelona in final of FIFA World Club Cup 2011 in Japan after Neymar scores wonder goal Japan Sports NewsSoccer http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2182/neymar-helps-santos-reach-fifa-world-club-cup-2011-final/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2181/mario-kart-pushes-nintendo-3ds-sales-past-3-million/ Sales figures for the Nintendo 3DS show that the handheld console has shipped over three million units as the release of Mario Kart 7 helped boost demand Business in JapanJapan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2181/mario-kart-pushes-nintendo-3ds-sales-past-3-million/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2180/japanese-government-backs-tokyo-2020-olympic-bid/ Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games bid receives endorsement from Japan government General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2180/japanese-government-backs-tokyo-2020-olympic-bid/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2179/zac-efron-greeted-by-an-army-of-fans-in-tokyo/ Zac Efron arrived in Tokyo today, coming to Japan to promote his new movie New Year's Eve Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2179/zac-efron-greeted-by-an-army-of-fans-in-tokyo/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2178/official-ac-milan-themed-cafe-opens-in-japan/ The first ever cafe to be officially endorsed by Italian football club AC Milan has opened in Nagoya, Japan General Japan NewsSoccer http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2178/official-ac-milan-themed-cafe-opens-in-japan/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2177/saline-water-will-fell-miracle-pine/ A 'Miracle Pine' which was the only one of 70,000 30m trees to survive the tsunami appears destined to die because of saline contamination General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2177/saline-water-will-fell-miracle-pine/ Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2176/finnish-santa-extends-festive-smile-to-young-disaster-survivors-/ Saint Nick stops off at Kamaishi primary school to spread Christmas spirit to kids General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2176/finnish-santa-extends-festive-smile-to-young-disaster-survivors-/ Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2175/gdp-growth-reduced-by-0-4/ Japan?s gross domestic product growth estimate has been lowered to 5.6 per cent Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2175/gdp-growth-reduced-by-0-4/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2174/darvish-admits-he-wants-to-move-to-mlb/ Yu Darvish has revealed he will be using the posting system to try get a place in the MLB BaseballJapan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2174/darvish-admits-he-wants-to-move-to-mlb/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2173/japanese-film-marking-pearl-harbour-attack-to-be-released-/ A new film is due to be released in Japan marking the events of Pearl Harbour Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2173/japanese-film-marking-pearl-harbour-attack-to-be-released-/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2172/oldest-dog-on-the-planet-passes-away-/ The world?s oldest living dog, based in Japan, has finally passed away at the age of 26 General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2172/oldest-dog-on-the-planet-passes-away-/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2171/japan-was-devastated-by-double-wave-researchers-discover-/ Researchers have discovered the March 11th tsunami was formed of two waves General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2171/japan-was-devastated-by-double-wave-researchers-discover-/ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2170/supercar-pile-up-most-expensive-japanese-crash?/ A pile-up of at least 12 luxury cars in Japan could be the country?s most expensive road accident General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2170/supercar-pile-up-most-expensive-japanese-crash?/ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2169/people-and-chimps-pitch-similar-colours-/ Researchers have discovered humans and chimps associate certain pitches with light and dark General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2169/people-and-chimps-pitch-similar-colours-/ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2168/majority-oppose-noda?s-consumption-tax-increase-/ A majority of the Japanese population is opposed to the consumption tax increase, poll suggests Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2168/majority-oppose-noda?s-consumption-tax-increase-/ Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2167/japanese-giants-sign-phillies-pitcher-/ Big news in Japanese baseball as the Yomiuri Giants snag Phillies? pitcher and Sanada is open to bids from MLB teams BaseballJapan Sports News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2167/japanese-giants-sign-phillies-pitcher-/ Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2166/fukushima-contamination-?to-be-washed-out?-/ Leftover contaminated debris is due to be washed by a cleaning plant near Fukushima General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2166/fukushima-contamination-?to-be-washed-out?-/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2165/noda-sets-y2tn-budget-in-motion-/ The Japanese prime minister has ordered the next budget to be drawn up Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2165/noda-sets-y2tn-budget-in-motion-/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2164/japanese-car-manufacturers-offer-solutions-to-global-energy-crisis-/ Car makers from Japan are set to exhibit ways vehicles can be used to produce household energy Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2164/japanese-car-manufacturers-offer-solutions-to-global-energy-crisis-/ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2163/prince-akishino-calls-for-new-considerations-on-retirement-age/ Prince Akishino has called for a reconsideration of the imperial retirement age following his father?s recent illness General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2163/prince-akishino-calls-for-new-considerations-on-retirement-age/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2162/tokyo-remains-michelin?s-best-/ Tokyo has remained the world?s cuisine capital for the fifth year in a row General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2162/tokyo-remains-michelin?s-best-/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2161/shirakawa-we-will-improve-currency-position-/ Japan?s finance minister has promised to improve the position of the yen Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2161/shirakawa-we-will-improve-currency-position-/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2160/japanese-researchers-?uncover-monogamy?-in-fish-species-/ Japanese scientists believe a species of fish displays monogamous behaviour General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2160/japanese-researchers-?uncover-monogamy?-in-fish-species-/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2159/japan-top-table-in-london-2012-qualifier-/ Japan have topped the table of Group C after their London 2012 qualifier victory over Syria Japan Sports NewsSoccer http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2159/japan-top-table-in-london-2012-qualifier-/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/2158/osaka-appoints-controversial-mayor-/ A new mayor and governorl have been elected in Osaka Business in Japan 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