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19 Nov 08		Mazda buys own shares from Ford Japan's Mazda Motor spends 17.8bn yen to buy back almost 7% of its shares from troubled US carmaker Ford Motor.
19 Nov 08		Global liquidity crisis 'is over' The head of Japan's leading brokerage, Nomura Holdings, suggests that the global liquidity crisis is over.
19 Nov 08		Ministry murder mystery in Japan Security is stepped up at homes of Japanese health officials after two people linked to the ministry are killed and a third is knifed.
18 Nov 08		Japan approves whalemeat import The Japanese government issues a licence for importation of a consignment of whalemeat from Iceland and Norway.
18 Nov 08		Ford set to sell 20% Mazda stake Troubled US carmaker Ford Motor is selling a 20% stake in Japan's carmaker Mazda Motor, the Japanese company has said.
18 Nov 08		Japan economy now in recession Japan's economy falls into its first recession since 2001 after shrinking by 0.1% in the July to September quarter.
17 Nov 08		Whalers slip out of Japanese port Japan's factory whaling ship reportedly leaves port without fanfare on a seasonal hunt, following protests last year.
17 Nov 08		Crew of seized Japan ship go home The mainly Indian crew of a Japanese cargo ship, freed by Somali pirates after two months' captivity, are on their way home.
17 Nov 08		Japanese economy now in recession Japan's economy falls into its first recession since 2001 after shrinking by 0.1% in the July to September quarter.
17 Nov 08		New inspiration Small firms in Osaka hope to weather economic storm
17 Nov 08		IMF head calls for extra funding The head of the IMF says it needs more funding, as Japan announces its economy has slipped into recession.
14 Nov 08		Slot machine game features mug-shots of Japan's most wanted A Japanese company launches an online slot machine game featuring the mug-shots of the country's most wanted.
11 Nov 08		Japan's pacifism 'needs revision' A controversial former air force commander in Japan says the country's pacifist constitution should be revised.
10 Nov 08		New hopes for missing Japan woman Japan's government is investigating reports that a woman missing for 30 years may be alive in North Korea.
07 Nov 08		Japan's Daiichi in Ranbaxy deal Leading Japanese pharmaceutical firm Daiichi Sankyo completes its $4.2bn (£2.6bn) takeover of the Indian drugs firm Ranbaxy.
07 Nov 08		Asian markets continue to slide Japan's Nikkei index is down 4% by midday, following a day of sharp falls across global financial markets.
07 Nov 08		Japanese index falls more than 7% Japan's Nikkei index opens down more than 7% following a day of sharp falls across global financial markets.
05 Nov 08		Japan's WWII legacy The country where patriotism is a controversial act
31 Oct 08		Japan air force chief faces sack The head of Japan's air force is to be sacked after saying the country was not an aggressor in World War II, officials say.
31 Oct 08		Bank of Japan makes rare rate cut The Bank of Japan cuts its main interest rate from 0.5% to 0.3% - its first reduction for seven years, but shares still fall.
30 Oct 08		Royal couples meet on Japan tour The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall dine with Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito and his wife Princess Masako.
30 Oct 08		Japan unveils new stimulus plan Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso unveils his second economic stimulus package in as many months.
29 Oct 08		Prince visits Japan temple site The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visit an ancient Buddhist temple during a tour of Japan.
29 Oct 08		Sony and Toshiba profits plummet Two of Japan's biggest electronics giants have been hit hard by the global economic downturn and the strong yen.
29 Oct 08		Japan index sees stocks rebound Japan's Nikkei rises 6.4% in morning trading, with similar gains in South Korea, in the wake of a surge on Wall Street.
28 Oct 08		Royals in Japan Images as Charles and Camilla mark relations with UK
28 Oct 08		UK's Prince Charles visits Tokyo Prince Charles warns that the financial crisis should not distract from the long-term problem of climate change, during a visit to Japan.
28 Oct 08		Charles warns of 'climate crunch' Prince Charles warns that the financial crisis should not distract from the long-term problem of climate change, during a visit to Japan.
28 Oct 08		Global shares recover lost ground European shares open higher after Japan's Nikkei index stages a late rally to close 6.4% up on the day's trading.
28 Oct 08		North Korean leader 'in hospital' N Korean leader Kim Jong-il is probably still in hospital, but capable of decisions, Japan's PM Taro Aso says.
28 Oct 08		Japan stocks rise in late rally Japan's Nikkei rallies after dropping below 7,000 for the first time in 26 years, following more volatile trading on markets.
28 Oct 08		Japan hangs two more on death row Two convicted murderers are hanged in Japan despite criticisms of the country's stepped-up pace of executions.
28 Oct 08		Asian stock markets lose ground Japan's Nikkei index slips lower and drops below 7,000 for the first time in 26 years, following more volatile trading on markets.
27 Oct 08		Global shares continue to slide European shares open sharply lower following falls in Asia, which saw Tokyo's Nikkei closing at its lowest level for 26 years.
27 Oct 08		Asian stock markets tumble again Asian shares fall again at the start of the week with Tokyo's Nikkei index closing at its lowest level for 26 years.
27 Oct 08		Soaring Japanese yen unsettles G7 G7 states express concern at the "excessive volatility" in the exchange rate of Japan's currency, the yen.
25 Oct 08		Virtual murder of 'husband' leads to real-life jail for Japan woman Japanese police arrest a woman who allegedly illegally accessed computer data to kill off her virtual husband in an online game.
25 Oct 08		Japan recalls noodles over scare Two large Japanese food manufacturers have found insecticide in their instant noodles, triggering a food scare.
25 Oct 08		Recession fears hit Asian markets India's Sensex falls more than 10% in another bad day for shares in Asia, with Japan's Nikkei sinking to a five-year low.
24 Oct 08		Hawker family's plea over suspect The family of a British teacher murdered in Japan urge police not to scale down their inquiry, following reports the main suspect may be dead.
24 Oct 08		Eating fast may double the risk of obesity, Japan research suggests Wolfing down meals may double the risk of obesity, Japanese research suggests.
24 Oct 08		Japan sees further market losses Japan's Nikkei stock index continues to fall, losing 5%, as South Korea says its economy is at a four-year low.
23 Oct 08		Japan leads falls in Asian shares Japan and other Asian stock markets slide further as fears of a global recession continue to rattle investors.
23 Oct 08		Japan leads Asian shares' plunge Japan and South Korea's stock markets tumble in early trading as fears of a global recession rattle investor confidence.
22 Oct 08		N Korea wants Japan out of talks North Korea suggests Japan be removed from six-party talks over its nuclear disarmament for wrecking the process.
21 Oct 08		Japan backs Afghan naval mission Japan's lower house of parliament votes to extend a controversial naval mission backing US operations in Afghanistan.
17 Oct 08		Japan wins Security Council seat Japan is elected as a temporary member of the UN Security Council, defeating Iran for the Asian seat.
16 Oct 08		Shares plummet on Asian markets Share prices in Japan and other Asian markets plunge after fears of a global recession send US stocks tumbling.
16 Oct 08		Markets dive on recession fears Wall Street suffers its biggest drop in 21 years amid fears of a global recession, sending shares tumbling in early trading in Japan.
14 Oct 08		Asian stocks repeat US successes Tokyo's Nikkei index soars 10% higher, matching gains seen in New York, as confidence starts to return to financial markets.

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