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5 years on from the tsunami
On March 11th 2016, it was exactly five years since the earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan's northern coast. To mark this anniversary, this March at Inside Japan Tours is all about Tohoku: looking back on its troubles, celebrating its charms, and taking stock of how far the region has come in the past five years.
To read all about this beautiful region, including first-hand accounts of the disaster and recovery, visit our dedicated tsunami page:
The Japan Tsunami 5 Years On
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03/11/2016
Japan's football players too respectful, says coach
Japanese high standards of politeness could be hampering the national football team.
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24/10/2016
Junko Tabei, pioneering Japanese mountain climber, dies at 77
Overcoming cultural norms, an avalanche and even her battle with cancer, nothing could stop Junko Tabei from climbing.
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08/09/2016
Swimmer, 73, breaks record traversing Tsugaru Strait
A Japanese man has become the oldest swimmer to complete a difficult channel in his home country.
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02/06/2016
Japan to host America's Cup event
Japan will host many catamarans as a warm-up for the America's Cup.
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14/03/2016
Japanese player becomes badminton All England champion
The women?s singles and doubles titles were both taken by Japan at the recent event.
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26/08/2015
Japan given Olympic Stadium deadline
The IOC has urged Japan to have its new stadium ready by January 2020.
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09/09/2013
Tokyo wins race to host 2020 Olympics
The Japanese capital saw off competition from Madrid and Istanbul to win the right to host the 2020 Olympic Games following a International Olympic Committee vote Saturday.
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02/09/2013
Japan gets behind Olympic bid
Tokyo citizens are in favour of hosting the 2020 Olympic Games
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10/07/2013
Miki Ando appears in skate show shortly after announcing birth of daughter
A world champion figure skater from Japan performs for first time since giving birth
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28/06/2013
Japanese tennis star makes history books
Tennis star makes history books by becoming eldest player to make third round of Wimbledon
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09/04/2013
Takashi Miura wins WBC super featherweight crown
The Japanese boxer won after a technical knockout in the ninth round.
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04/04/2013
Carl Lewis supports Tokyo's Olympic bid
Tokyo's Olympic bid receives support from American sporting legend
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20/03/2013
Japan dumped out of WBC
Japan will not make it three World Baseball Classic wins in a row.
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12/03/2013
UFC targeting further Japanese events
The UFC is hoping to put on more Asian events this year and in the future.
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11/03/2013
Japan reaches WBC final round
Japan can still defend their WBC title in 2013.
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07/03/2013
All Black Dan Carter denies move to Japan
Dan Carter has denied he is moving to Japan.
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06/03/2013
Gold cast of Lionel Messi's foot on sale in Japan
A gold replica of Lionel Messi's left foot will go on sale in Japan tomorrow.
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05/03/2013
Japan advance in World Baseball Classic
Japan are hoping to claim their third World Baseball Classic.
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21/02/2013
Japan Wrestling Federation urges medallists to lobby IOC to keep sport for 2020
Japanese Wrestling Federation urges Olympic medallists to join fight to keep sport in 2020 Games
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20/02/2013
Ichiro Suzuki suggests move to NY Yankees was no-brainer
Japanese player's decision to move back to New York Yankees described by him as a no-brainer
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19/02/2013
Tadanari Lee secures loan move to FC Tokyo
The striker played seven times for Southampton in the Championship.
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14/02/2013
Manchester United add Japan dates to Asia tour
The Red Devils are one of the best-supported clubs on the planet, with a massive fan base in Asia.
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08/01/2013
Prime Minister Abe shows support for Tokyo's Olympic bid
As Tokyo makes its bid for the 2020 Olympic Games Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gives the city his support
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03/01/2013
Japan/Scotland cricket match to raise funds for tsunami victims
The Japan Cricket Association has set up a game between the national side and Scotland to raise funds for tsunami victims
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28/12/2012
Singapore exchange programme to boost Japanese bowling
Japan and Singapore should both benefit from an exchange programme involving the countries' leading young bowlers.
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24/12/2012
Mao Asada takes figure skating title
Japan has announced who will be competing on the country's behalf at the world figure skating championships next year.
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11/12/2012
Japanese Chelsea fans greet players at Yokohoma Starbucks
Chelsea fans get excited over footballers' visit to Yokohoma Starbucks
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05/12/2012
Japan to host 1st ever goal-line technology football game
Goal-line technology to be used at Japanese football tournament
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05/12/2012
Japanese baseball star penalised for performance
Japanese baseball star feels the pinch after failing to perform
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27/11/2012
Russian figure-skating pair wins Japan's NHK Trophy
The NHK Trophy on Sunday (November 25th) saw Russia's Yuri Larionov and Vera Bazarova win the pairs in the free skate.
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12/10/2012
Doi delights crowd with semi-finals place at Open
Japanese tennis player the first home talent to make semis in Osaka
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09/10/2012
Nishikori secures tennis title
Kei Nishikori achieved home glory at the Japan Open
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05/10/2012
Scot through to Japan Open semis
Andy Murray progresses to semis in the Japan Open
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04/10/2012
Murray makes quarter finals of Japan Open
The quarter finals of the Japan Open take place on Friday (October 3rd)
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27/09/2012
Yokozuna finally awarded to Harumafuji
Mongolian sumo wrestler Ozeki Harumafuji officially became the 70th ever yokozuna.
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27/09/2012
Japan to host WBC round in 2013
Fukuoka will host round two of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) in 2013.
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24/09/2012
Sumo Harumafuji aiming for top rank after title win
Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji defeated yokozuna Hakuho and was titled winner of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday September 23rd.
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14/09/2012
Debut clash for Japan and Israel at Davis Cup
Japan to take on Israel at the Davis Cup for the first time ever
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13/09/2012
Japanese wrestler aiming to outpace Russian match
Saori Yoshida hopes to achieve her 13th consecutive global win
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12/09/2012
Japan overcomes Iraq despite key player being injured
Japan are making good progress in the World Cup qualifiers
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06/09/2012
Hopes of final dashed for under-20s Nadeshiko
Young Nadeshiko has lost out on a place in the finals of the under-20s Fifa Women's World Cup
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04/09/2012
Japan appeals to have hammer thrower included in IOC commission
Japanese hammer thrower may have missed IOC commission opportunity
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28/08/2012
Tokyo team takes down Tennessee friends for Little League victory
Japanese baseball side takes Little League World Series title
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23/08/2012
Japanese little leaguers beat Panama 4-1
Young Japanese baseball teams gets closer to LLWS title
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20/08/2012
Sawa 'moved' by Olympic homecoming
Half a million people lined Ginza's streets to welcome home Japan's Olympians
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20/08/2012
Young Nadeshiko to follow senior team's lead?
Young Nadeshiko secure opening game in Women's World Cup
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15/08/2012
Nadeshiko jet home in business class
Nadeshiko receive same flight privilege as men on return home
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13/08/2012
Japan triumph at Games with 38 medals
Japan earn an honourable 38 medals at Games
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08/08/2012
Gold hopes dashed for men?s football side
Japan?s men?s football team lose 3-1 in the semi-finals
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07/08/2012
Nadeshiko to travel home in style after guaranteeing medal
Women's football team bumped up after securing place in finals
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06/08/2012
Women?s table tennis team guaranteed first Olympics medal
Women?s table tennis team to take home first Olympic medal
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03/08/2012
Nagoya residents champion Nadeshiko for win
Nagoya residents are backing the women?s football team
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01/08/2012
Japanese football coach admits draw was convenient
Coach says draw was good result to avoid traveling for quarter-finals
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31/07/2012
Judoka ditches junk food to take Japan's first gold at Games
Female judoka takes Japan's first gold at Olympics
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30/07/2012
Japan suffers 4-0 beating in opening game against hosts
Japanese suffer 4-0 loss in women?s hockey
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30/07/2012
Japanese footballers make last eight at Olympics
Japan?s men?s football squad make it through to quarterfinals of the Olympics
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25/07/2012
Japanese Olympians honoured with medals before Games
Students honour Japanese Olympians
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24/07/2012
Japanese athletes arrive in London for Games
The Japanese Olympics team is geared up for the Games
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