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An Australian traveller has revealed how a face lift almost cost them a trip to Japan.
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Regular fixtures in Japan will be on the calendar between 2024 and 2027.
Kon'nichiwa: The city that opened up Japan to the world
Once the main entrance to Japan, Nagasaki is well worth a visit.
Scholarship recipient connects with home while abroad
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One dead after 6.2 magnitude quake in Japan, many injured
Sharp, shallow earthquake shakes Japan.
'No more chopstics!' Japanese city confiscates street piano
From Poland’s ‘pianina miejskie’ to Sydney’s street pianos, the instruments everywhere.
Rising Marton motorsport star eyeing the finish line in Japan
A rising Kiwi motorsport star is set to join the Formula Regional Japanese Championship.
Watch: Tokyo loses contact with lander moments before touchdown
Flight controllers lost contact with the lander after it descended from lunar orbit.
Explorers find WWII ship torpedoed by the US
The Japanese ship Montevideo Maru was not marked as carrying POWs.
Japan prepares to shoot down North Korean spy satellite debris
North Korea has test-fired about 100 missiles since early last year,
Sushi, ceviche, kokoda- should you eat raw fish on holiday?
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Japan has millions of empty houses. Want to buy one for $35k?
New York Times: By 2033, 30 per cent of all Japan's houses will likely be vacant.
G7 vows to intensify sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine
'There can be no impunity for war crimes and other atrocities.'
Putin hails navy’s performance in Pacific Ocean drills
Putin hailed the military’s performance during massive naval drills in Pacific Ocean.
Japanese PM unhurt after blast shakes port he was visiting
The incident comes only nine months after former PM Shinzo Abe was assassinated.
'Outrageous number of victims': Japanese musician alleges talent manager assaulted him
The manager died in 2019 and was never charged.
North Korea claims another test of underwater nuclear drone
Claims 'Haeil-2' could destroy naval vessels and ports.
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It's not as daunting as you might think.
Japan’s bear meat vending machine a surprise hit
There are few things you cannot buy from a vending machine in Japan. Bear meat is not one.
The greatest travel experience in Japan – Sakura season
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Smashing the global market: NZ hosts World Avocado Congress
Auckland welcomed 750 avocado industry players from around the world this week.
This restaurant serves Japan’s deadly fugu blowfish
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Russia says it test-fired anti-ship missiles in Sea of Japan
Japan's Defence Ministry had no immediate response.
Facing extinction, but available for selfies: The truth behind Japan’s animal cafes
New York Times: Potential for transmission of disease from animals to humans a concern.
Hate tourist crowds? Then head to this nearby destination
A slower side of Japan can be found in Kansai.
World’s ‘longest-serving’ death row inmate wins retrial after 55 years
The former pro boxer was sentenced to be hanged for the murder of family of four in 1968.
Women’s Day highlights eroded progress as 'patriarchy fights back'
Gender equality won’t be achieved for 300 years given the current pace of change: UN head.
World Health Organisation fires Western Pacific director over racism allegations
WHO doctor allegedly said Covid spread in Pacific was due to 'inferior culture and race'.
Xi accuses US of trying to block China’s development
Is the United States out to sabotage China? Chinese leaders think so.
Japan destroys new rocket at launch after ignition failure
It was the second stage of the country’s first new rocket series in more than two decades.
Japanese spa apologises for filthy bath water, changed just twice a year
Health inspectors found bacteria in baths, 3700 times the permitted safe levels.