2006 in Japan

2006
in
Japan

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Events in the year 2006 in Japan.

Incumbents

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Governors

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Events

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January

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  • January 1 - The Stories of Ibis, a Japanese science-fiction light novel is published.[2]
  • January 16 - Tokyo prosecutors raid Livedoor for suspected violations of securities laws.
  • January 18 - Following the Livedoor raid, the Tokyo Stock Exchange is overloaded with sell orders and is forced to stop trading.
  • January 23 - Livedoor CEO Takafumi Horie and three other company officials are arrested and placed in detention.

February

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March

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April

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May

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June

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July

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August

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  • August 9 - Beef imported from the United States goes on sale in Japan for the first time in months following a lengthy ban.
  • August 14 - A blackout occurs throughout Tokyo, Chiba and Saitama during the morning rush hour after a barge-mounted crane disrupts a high-voltage line.
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  • August 15 - On the anniversary of the end of World War II, Koizumi makes his final visit to Yasukuni Shrine.
  • August 16 - A fishing boat is fired upon after crossing into Russian-claimed waters off the east coast of Hokkaidō.

September

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November

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December

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Births

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Deaths

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See also

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Statistics

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  • Wealthiest person in Japan: Masayoshi Son (net worth US$7 billion)

References

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  1. ^ McCurry, Justin (1 December 2017). "Akihito to become first Japanese emperor to abdicate in 200 years". the Guardian. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  2. ^ "The Stories of Ibis". goodreads.com. Goodreads, Inc. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  3. ^ "English News at 6:00 (JST), May 23". English News. May 23, 2006. NHK World Radio Japan. Archived from the original on 2006-05-22. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  4. ^ "Mr. Taro Aso, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to Attend the Fifth Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Ministerial Meeting" (Press release). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. May 19, 2006. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
  5. ^ Haghirian, Parissa; Gagnon, Philippe (2011). Case Studies in Japanese Management. World Scientific Publishing Company. p. 156. ISBN 9789813108158.
  6. ^ Shillony, Ben-Ami (2008). The Emperors of Modern Japan. BRILL. p. 313. ISBN 978-9004168220.
  7. ^ "Ryutaro Hashimoto". The Independent. 1 April 2009. Archived from the original on 2022-05-01. Retrieved 19 February 2021.