Global security, business, tourism and trade on the agenda for PM's first overseas travel.

Blossoms peaked in Tokyo on Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

From floating golden temples to ancient pilgrim routes, there is much to be discovered.

The region was devastated by a deadly 9.0 quake and tsunami 11 years ago.

If you think Tinder is hard work, try flying to South Korea to find a man.

Need a quiet hour (or 12) with your lover? Just book into one of Japan's 'Love Hotels'.

Returning to life with gravity was quite the comedown for the Japanese billionaire.

The pact builds on Australia's commitment to other US-led alliances.

80 years ago today the first Allied POWs arrived in Japan.

Much of Asia has largely managed to keep Omicron at bay even as the variant rages.

Yusaku Maezawa said 12 days was 'not enough' and 20 would be better.

Just over 78 per cent of Japan's 126 million people are fully vaccinated.

The suspect set a mental clinic ablaze in an eight-story building where he was a patient.

Dozens of people are feared dead after a fire broke out in the building.

From Japan to Israel, Germany to France, Omicron gives tourism a devastating déjà vu.

European Union chief says waiting for advice on the new variant feels like 'an eternity'.

Omicron variant was slipping into other countries before South Africa raised the alarm.

Patient, a man in his 30s, tested positive upon arrival at a Japanese airport on Sunday.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says the measure will take effect Tuesday.

Potentially revolutionary theory has sought to explain country's sudden decline in cases.

The local network has made a lateral move into mobile public saunas.

The couple married and left behind a nation that criticised their romance.

Few were left untouched by the deadliest war in history.

Governing party scores a major victory in key parliamentary elections.

How many of these iconic destinations have you visited?