http://www.insidejapantours.com/ All News from Japan en-us Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:00:18 BST 64 64 http://www.insidejapantours.com http://www.insidejapantours.com/csp/jap/insidejapan/images/news/logo64.gif EVENTS IN JAPAN= Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1189/whaling-protester-arrested-in-japan/ An anti-whaling protestor who boarded a Japanese ship has been arrested. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1189/whaling-protester-arrested-in-japan/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1188/toyota-hit-by-further-problems/ Japanese car maker Toyota has been hit by fresh scandal on the back of a leaked memo. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1188/toyota-hit-by-further-problems/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1187/daihatsu-announces-car-recall/ Japanese car manufacturer Daihatsu reveals vehicle recall. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1187/daihatsu-announces-car-recall/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1186/new-airport-opens-in-japan/ A new airport has been opened in Japan, the country's 98th air terminal. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1186/new-airport-opens-in-japan/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1185/japanese-crown-prince-heads-to-kenya/ Japanese crown prince Prince Naruhito arrives in Kenya as part of Africa tour. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1185/japanese-crown-prince-heads-to-kenya/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1184/machinery-orders-fall-in-japan/ Machinery orders have fallen in Japan, new figures have shown. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1184/machinery-orders-fall-in-japan/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1183/japan-confirms-us-nuclear-agreement/ Japan confirms US nuclear ships agreement - rumours of a pact had been rife for years. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1183/japan-confirms-us-nuclear-agreement/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1182/hatoyama-shakes-up-japanese-politics/ Japanese president Yukio Hatoyama has made a number of changes to the way in which politicians go about their work. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1182/hatoyama-shakes-up-japanese-politics/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1181/japanese-insect-could-be-effective-bio-control-in-the-uk/ Japanese insects could help control the spread of Japanese knotweed in the UK. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1181/japanese-insect-could-be-effective-bio-control-in-the-uk/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1180/3d-televisions-to-be-sold-in-japan-in-june/ Sony is set to make two 3D televisions available in Japan from June this year. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1180/3d-televisions-to-be-sold-in-japan-in-june/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1179/nedo-to-collaborate-on-us-renewables-scheme/ A renewable energy project in New Mexico is receiving input from a Japanese agency. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1179/nedo-to-collaborate-on-us-renewables-scheme/ JAPAN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS= Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1178/japanese-prince-begins-state-visit-to-ghana/ Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito has arrived in Ghana for a three-day state visit. Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1178/japanese-prince-begins-state-visit-to-ghana/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1177/toyota-boss-faces-workforce-in-japan/ Toyota boss Akio Toyoda addresses Japanese workforce. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1177/toyota-boss-faces-workforce-in-japan/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1176/meeting-due-over-japanese-base-decision/ Japanese ministers are set to meet to discuss the controversial moving of a US military base. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1176/meeting-due-over-japanese-base-decision/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1175/girls-day-marked-in-japan/ Traditional doll festival held in Japan. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1175/girls-day-marked-in-japan/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1174/starbucks-to-launch-new-coffee-in-japan/ Starbucks announces new product launch in Japan. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1174/starbucks-to-launch-new-coffee-in-japan/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1173/japanese-stocks-fall-for-first-time-in-days/ Japanese stocks have fallen in value for the first time in five days. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1173/japanese-stocks-fall-for-first-time-in-days/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1172/japanese-minister-lends-support-to-robin-hood-tax/ Japanese foreign minister Katsuya Okada has said he is in support of the idea of a so-called Robin Hood tax. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1172/japanese-minister-lends-support-to-robin-hood-tax/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1171/nissan-recalls-540-000-vehicles/ Japanese car maker Nissan has announced it is to recall 540,000 vehicles. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1171/nissan-recalls-540-000-vehicles/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1170/japan-airlines-uniforms-a-hit-on-the-black-market/ Japan Airlines uniforms become surprise black market seller. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1170/japan-airlines-uniforms-a-hit-on-the-black-market/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1169/toyota-hit-by-more-car-faults/ Japanese car marque Toyota has been hit by more vehicle fault issues. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1169/toyota-hit-by-more-car-faults/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1168/unemployment-levels-fall-in-japan/ The number of people out of work in Japan has fallen, it has been announced. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1168/unemployment-levels-fall-in-japan/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1167/sushi-enjoyed-by-astronauts-in-space/ A Japanese astronaut is shown making hand-rolled sushi while aboard the International Space Station. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1167/sushi-enjoyed-by-astronauts-in-space/ WEATHER IN JAPAN= Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1166/japan-apologises-over-tsunami-warning-/ Japanese Meteorological Agency apologies for tsunami warning. Weather in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1166/japan-apologises-over-tsunami-warning-/ GOLF= Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1165/ai-miyazato-wins-womens-tournament/ Japanese golfer Ai Miyazato putts to victory in Singapore event. Golf http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1165/ai-miyazato-wins-womens-tournament/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1164/toyota-chief-heads-to-china-/ Toyota chief Akio Toyoda heads to China following safety scandal. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1164/toyota-chief-heads-to-china-/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1163/japans-fish-obsession-highlighted/ The Japanese are a nation obsessed with fish, it has been noted. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1163/japans-fish-obsession-highlighted/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1162/japan-makes-uranium-offer-to-iran/ Japan makes offer to Iran over uranium enrichment. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1162/japan-makes-uranium-offer-to-iran/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1161/japan-exports-rise-40-per-cent/ Exports in Japan rose by 40 per cent in January compared to the same month last year. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1161/japan-exports-rise-40-per-cent/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1160/toyota-urged-be-serious-over-car-problems/ Toyota have been warned over being too casual about safety issues in the future. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1160/toyota-urged-be-serious-over-car-problems/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1159/nintendo-file-touch-screen-patent-for-ds2/ Is Nintendo set to shock gaming world with shaky DS2? Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1159/nintendo-file-touch-screen-patent-for-ds2/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1158/japans-exports-slowing-in-wake-of-toyota-scandal/ Exports out of Japan drop after scandal hit Toyota called to US Congress. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1158/japans-exports-slowing-in-wake-of-toyota-scandal/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1157/toyota-set-to-change-car-recall-measures/ Japanese car firm Toyota may have to make changes to its car recall processes. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1157/toyota-set-to-change-car-recall-measures/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1156/japanese-firm-announces-share-sell/ Japanese insurance firm Dai-Ichi will sell more than a trillion yen worth of shares to raise funds. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1156/japanese-firm-announces-share-sell/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1155/toyota-president-to-face-us-congress-/ Toyota president called up in front of US Congress following car safety scandal. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1155/toyota-president-to-face-us-congress-/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1154/japanese-stocks-fall-on-federal-announcement-/ Stocks on the Japanese exchange fall after Federal Reserve announcement on emergency bank loans.
Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1154/japanese-stocks-fall-on-federal-announcement-/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1153/australian-pm-warns-japan-on-whaling/ Kevin Rudd warns Japan to put an end to its annual whale hunt or face potential legal action. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1153/australian-pm-warns-japan-on-whaling/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1152/toyota-admits-further-car-problems/ Toyota could be planning to recall its most popular model, the Corolla. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1152/toyota-admits-further-car-problems/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1151/mobile-firm-announce-bankruptcy-plan/ Japanese mobile phone network firm announces it is to file for bankruptcy. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1151/mobile-firm-announce-bankruptcy-plan/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1150/japanese-taking-bets-on-cherry-blossom-bloom/ Japanese bank urging customers to bet on cherry blossom bloom. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1150/japanese-taking-bets-on-cherry-blossom-bloom/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1149/toyota-announces-brake-fix/ Toyota reveals a new braking system to combat safety problems in its cars. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1149/toyota-announces-brake-fix/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1148/japan-reveals-inflation-target/ Japan reveals targets for inflation levels. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1148/japan-reveals-inflation-target/ SOCCER= Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1147/japanese-football-coach-under-fire/ Japanese football coach Takeshi Okada criticised after team's performance in Asian contest. Soccer http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1147/japanese-football-coach-under-fire/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1146/toyota-deaths-now-34/ The death toll from accidents contributed to by faults with Toyota models has hit 34 in the US, it has been claimed. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1146/toyota-deaths-now-34/ ATHLETICS= Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1145/japanese-skaters-scoop-silver-and-bronze/ Japanese skaters win silver and bronze in 500-metre speed event. Athletics http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1145/japanese-skaters-scoop-silver-and-bronze/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1144/japanese-firm-scoops-airport-contract/ Japanese firm secures contract for Zurich airport development. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1144/japanese-firm-scoops-airport-contract/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1143/us-senator-enters-japanese-base-talks/ US senator Jim Webb wades into arguement over location of military base. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1143/us-senator-enters-japanese-base-talks/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1142/anti-whaling-protestor-boards-japanese-ship/ Anti-whaling protestor gets on board a Japanese whaling ship. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1142/anti-whaling-protestor-boards-japanese-ship/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1141/japan-still-worlds-second-largest-economy/ Japan is still the world's second biggest economy, figures have shown. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1141/japan-still-worlds-second-largest-economy/ ATHLETICS= Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1140/japanese-snowboarder-under-fire-for-baggy-trousers/ Kazuhiro Kokubo criticised over sloppy attire on arrival in Canada for the Winter Olympics. Athletics http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1140/japanese-snowboarder-under-fire-for-baggy-trousers/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1139/japan-blasts-anti-whaling-protestors/ Japanese fisheries minister criticises anti-whaling action. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1139/japan-blasts-anti-whaling-protestors/ BASEBALL= Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1138/japanese-pitcher-joins-new-york-team/ New York Mets sign another player from Japan. Baseball http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1138/japanese-pitcher-joins-new-york-team/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1137/japanese-spider-crab-heads-for-uk-aquarium/ Huge Japanese spider crab ti live at UK aquarium until March. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1137/japanese-spider-crab-heads-for-uk-aquarium/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1136/japanese-shoe-firm-turns-to-paris-for-inspiration/ Japanese shoe company looks to Paris capital for design inspiration. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1136/japanese-shoe-firm-turns-to-paris-for-inspiration/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1135/japanese-minister-apologises-for-korean-rule/ Japanese minister says sorry to Korea for colonial rule. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1135/japanese-minister-apologises-for-korean-rule/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1134/further-recalls-for-honda-cars/ Honda announces more car recalls over problems with airbags. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1134/further-recalls-for-honda-cars/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1133/machinery-orders-on-the-up-in-japan/ Machinery orders on the rise in the Japanese market. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1133/machinery-orders-on-the-up-in-japan/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1132/japan-airlines-to-take-american-offer/ Japan Airlines accepts American Airlines bid. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1132/japan-airlines-to-take-american-offer/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1131/toyota-recalls-more-models/ Japanese car maker Toyota recalls more cars. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1131/toyota-recalls-more-models/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1130/japanese-ingredient-hits-uk-stores/ Fifth taste ingredient comes to UK stores from Japan. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1130/japanese-ingredient-hits-uk-stores/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1129/toyota-could-lose-billions/ Toyota estimates cost of recalled cars. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1129/toyota-could-lose-billions/ JAPAN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS= Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1128/isle-of-man-girl-becomes-japanese-star/ A young girl from the Isle of Man has become an internet hit in Japan. Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1128/isle-of-man-girl-becomes-japanese-star/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1127/japan-stocks-fall-to-two-month-low/ Shares in several big Japanese firms fall on the stock exchange. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1127/japan-stocks-fall-to-two-month-low/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1126/earthquake-strikes-off-japanese-coast/ An earthquake has struck off the coast of the Japanese island of Miyakojima. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1126/earthquake-strikes-off-japanese-coast/ JAPAN TRAVEL NEWS= Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1125/domestic-details-can-make-a-holiday/ The true highlights of a holiday to Japan could appear mundane on first thought. Japan Travel News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1125/domestic-details-can-make-a-holiday/ SUMO= Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1124/japanese-champion-wrestler-announces-retirement/ Sumo wrestler reveals retirement from Japanese sport. Sumo http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1124/japanese-champion-wrestler-announces-retirement/ JAPAN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS= Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1123/sony-enjoys-profits-rise/ Japanese manufacturer sees rise in quarterly profits. Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1123/sony-enjoys-profits-rise/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1122/activist-leaves-japanese-airport-after-protest/ Chinese activist returns home after 90 days in Japanese airport. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1122/activist-leaves-japanese-airport-after-protest/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1121/new-management-take-over-japan-airlines/ Japan Airlines gets new management team after filing for bankruptcy protection. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1121/new-management-take-over-japan-airlines/ JAPAN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS= Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1120/microsoft-launches-japan-only-xbox-360/ Software giant Microsoft releases new XBox 360 onto the Japanese market. Japan Entertainment News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1120/microsoft-launches-japan-only-xbox-360/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1119/japanese-government-orders-toyota-investigation/ Toyota told to investigate alleged fault with breaks on new Prius model. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1119/japanese-government-orders-toyota-investigation/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1118/honda-announces-car-recall/ Japanese car firm Honda has announced a recall of a number of models. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1118/honda-announces-car-recall/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1117/toyota-admits-recall-fears/ Toyota executives voice concerns over lasting impact of car recalls. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1117/toyota-admits-recall-fears/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1116/japan-reveals-toilet-paper-gadget/ A Japanese firm has revealed a machine which can make shredded waste paper into toilet rolls. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1116/japan-reveals-toilet-paper-gadget/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1115/tokyo-expense-an-illusion/ Tokyo is not as expensive as people may think, it has been claimed. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1115/tokyo-expense-an-illusion/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1114/japanese-protest-over-us-military-base/ Thousands of Japanese protestors take to the streets of Tokyo. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1114/japanese-protest-over-us-military-base/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1113/hatoyama-under-opposition-pressure/ Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama has been criticised by the opposition leader in the country. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1113/hatoyama-under-opposition-pressure/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1112/toyota-announces-job-cuts/ Toyota reveals job cuts in the UK in the wake of economic downturn. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1112/toyota-announces-job-cuts/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1111/japan-warned-over-debt-downgrading/ Japanese economy suffers another confidence blow. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1111/japan-warned-over-debt-downgrading/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1110/toyota-suspends-sales-over-fault/ Japanese car firm suspends sales of eight of its US models. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1110/toyota-suspends-sales-over-fault/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1109/bank-of-japan-keeps-interest-rates-steady/ The Bank of Japan has announced it is to keep interest rates at their current level. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1109/bank-of-japan-keeps-interest-rates-steady/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1108/japanese-house-of-representatives-pass-extra-budget/ House of Representatives accepts extra budget bill. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1108/japanese-house-of-representatives-pass-extra-budget/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1107/hello-kitty-laptop-released-in-japan/ A new Hello Kitty laptop has been released onto the Japanese market. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1107/hello-kitty-laptop-released-in-japan/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1106/okinawa-base-opponent-wins-vote/ More fuel added to base relocation fire by election of new mayor for Okinawa. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1106/okinawa-base-opponent-wins-vote/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1105/japan-discusses-trade-agreement-with-asian-nations/ Japan meets with Asian nations to discuss trade pact. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1105/japan-discusses-trade-agreement-with-asian-nations/ JAPAN TRAVEL NEWS= Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1104/kyoto-and-tokyo-have-it-all/ A trip to Tokyo or the former capital of Kyoto has been described as having something for all tastes when it comes to a holiday. Japan Travel News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1104/kyoto-and-tokyo-have-it-all/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1103/japan-could-lose-place-as-second-largest-economy/ Japan's economy is predicted to have contracted, while China reveals larger than anticipated growth. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1103/japan-could-lose-place-as-second-largest-economy/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1102/japan-and-australia-put-to-rest-wartime-sinking-/ Rudd comments on wartime incident between Japan and Australia. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1102/japan-and-australia-put-to-rest-wartime-sinking-/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1101/japanese-whisky-would-make-burns-proud/ Japanese whisky praised for being such high quality. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1101/japanese-whisky-would-make-burns-proud/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1100/britain-sends-nuclear-waste-to-japan/ UK sends first batch of nuclear waste to Japan. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1100/britain-sends-nuclear-waste-to-japan/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1099/un-nuclear-security-discussions-underway-in-tokyo/ Representatives from 17 Asian nations meet in Tokyo to discuss nuclear security. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1099/un-nuclear-security-discussions-underway-in-tokyo/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1098/japan-airlines-files-for-bankruptcy-announces-job-losses/ Asian carrier files for bankruptcy protection, with routes and jobs both to be cut. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1098/japan-airlines-files-for-bankruptcy-announces-job-losses/ JAPAN TRAVEL NEWS= Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1097/world-travellers-given-advice/ Japan could be a great place for those on a gap year to jet off to. Japan Travel News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1097/world-travellers-given-advice/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1096/japanese-housewives-tapping-into-savings/ Women in Japan dipping into savings as a result of hard economic times. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1096/japanese-housewives-tapping-into-savings/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1095/japan-finance-minister-warns-on-double-dip-recession/ Japanese finance minister Nyoto Kan warns over a potential double dip recession. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1095/japan-finance-minister-warns-on-double-dip-recession/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1094/kyoto-a-great-foodie-location/ The Japanese city of Kyoto has been highlighted as a great place for foodies to visit. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1094/kyoto-a-great-foodie-location/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1093/bankruptcy-for-japan-airlines-due-in-hours/ Asian airline expected to file for bankruptcy in "matter of hours". Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1093/bankruptcy-for-japan-airlines-due-in-hours/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1092/japanese-us-tie-marked/ 50th anniversary of Japan US tie marked. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1092/japanese-us-tie-marked/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1091/japanese-government-donates-to-africa-fund/ The Japanese government has donated millions to a fund for Ethiopia. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1091/japanese-government-donates-to-africa-fund/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1090/japan-airlines-shares-touch-5-yen/ Shares in Japan Airlines have fallen to a record low on the back of bankruptcy fears. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1090/japan-airlines-shares-touch-5-yen/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1089/japanese-pm-support-falls/ Support for the Japanese prime minister has fallen, according to a new opinion poll. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1089/japanese-pm-support-falls/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1088/mazda-announces-dissolving-of-ford-venture/ Japanese car firm to dissolve joint Ford project. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1088/mazda-announces-dissolving-of-ford-venture/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1087/nintendo-announce-console-launch-date/ Nintendo are launching a new DSi in Europe this year. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1087/nintendo-announce-console-launch-date/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1086/shiseido-to-buy-us-make-up-company/ Japanese make-up firm Shiseido announces plans to buy US brand. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1086/shiseido-to-buy-us-make-up-company/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1085/japan-airlines-decision-date-set/ A date has been set for the restructuring of ailing carrier Japan Airlines. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1085/japan-airlines-decision-date-set/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1084/japan-stock-exchange-closes-on-high/ Japanese stock exchanges on the up. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1084/japan-stock-exchange-closes-on-high/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1083/machinery-orders-fall-in-japan/ Machinery order levels in Japan have fallen, new figures show. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1083/machinery-orders-fall-in-japan/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1082/sony-delay-japan-launch/ Sony has announced it is to delay the release of the new Gran Turismo Playstation game. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1082/sony-delay-japan-launch/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1081/japan-airlines-shares-fall-further/ Shares in Japan Airlines have fallen by 81 per cent today (January 13th). Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1081/japan-airlines-shares-fall-further/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1080/japanese-firm-create-worlds-longest-instant-cup-noodle/ A Japanese food firm has created the world's longest instant noodle, which is a metre long. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1080/japanese-firm-create-worlds-longest-instant-cup-noodle/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1079/clinton-heads-to-air-base-talks/ Hillary Clinton arrives in Japan to talk with secretary of state Katsuya Okada over US air base. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1079/clinton-heads-to-air-base-talks/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1078/japan-bank-lending-falls-/ The level of bank lending in Japan is currently at its lowest for four years. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1078/japan-bank-lending-falls-/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1077/japan-airlines-shares-plummet/ Shares in Japan Airlines have dropped by 45 per cent today (January 12th). Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1077/japan-airlines-shares-plummet/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1076/japanese-ink-festival-takes-place/ A traditional Japanese ink festival has been held in western Japan. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1076/japanese-ink-festival-takes-place/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1075/japan-airlines-to-file-for-bankruptcy/ Japan Airlines is set to file for bankruptcy. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1075/japan-airlines-to-file-for-bankruptcy/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1074/prius-japans-top-selling-car-in-2009/ The Toyota Prius was the top selling car in Japan in 2009. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1074/prius-japans-top-selling-car-in-2009/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1073/special-envoy-heads-for-japan/ US special envoy to visit Japan to discuss North Korea. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1073/special-envoy-heads-for-japan/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1072/japan-appoints-new-finance-minister/ A new finance minister has been appointed in Japan, after the previous minister resigned due to bad health. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1072/japan-appoints-new-finance-minister/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1071/japanese-workers-down-tools-in-dubai/ Japanese engineers stop working on Dubai Metro over pay dispute. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1071/japanese-workers-down-tools-in-dubai/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1070/whalers-cut-protest-boat-two/ Japanese whaling boat crashes into protest vessel. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1070/whalers-cut-protest-boat-two/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1069/japanese-stocks-up-on-back-of-weak-yen/ Japanese stock exchange rises due to weak yen. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1069/japanese-stocks-up-on-back-of-weak-yen/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1068/atom-bomb-survivor-dies-in-japan/ A man who survived the dropping of both the Hiroshima atomic bomb and the Nagasaki bomb has died. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1068/atom-bomb-survivor-dies-in-japan/ JAPAN TRAVEL NEWS= Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1067/japan-offers-honeymoon-of-a-lifetime/ Japan has been praised as a great place to take a honeymoon. Japan Travel News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1067/japan-offers-honeymoon-of-a-lifetime/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1066/japan-holds-annual-calligraphy-contest/ Tokyo hosted Japan's 46th annual calligraphy contest on Tuesday, January 5th. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1066/japan-holds-annual-calligraphy-contest/ EVENTS IN JAPAN= Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1065/finance-officer-offers-to-quit/ Japanese finance minister offers to quit over health and exhaustion fears. Events in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1065/finance-officer-offers-to-quit/ SOCCER= Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1064/north-korean-team-head-to-japan-for-contest/ Korean team given permission to head to Japan for football event. Soccer http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1064/north-korean-team-head-to-japan-for-contest/ BUSINESS IN JAPAN= Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1063/japan-airlines-shares-up-after-government-loan/ Japan Airlines receives another government loan to try and keep its head above water. Business in Japan http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1063/japan-airlines-shares-up-after-government-loan/ GENERAL JAPAN NEWS= Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1062/japanese-government-closes-yemen-embassy/ The Japanese embassy in Yemen has been closed due to security fears following the Christmas Day bomb plot. General Japan News http://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-news/1062/japanese-government-closes-yemen-embassy/