TravelJapan’s bear meat vending machine a surprise hitThere are few things you cannot buy from a vending machine in Japan. Bear meat is not one.04 Apr 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelThe greatest travel experience in Japan – Sakura seasonHow to plan the perfect trip to witness Japan's cherry blossom season.04 Apr 07:00 PM
Sustainable business & financeSmashing the global market: NZ hosts World Avocado CongressAuckland welcomed 750 avocado industry players from around the world this week.04 Apr 05:20 AM
TravelThis restaurant serves Japan’s deadly fugu blowfishWho's game? This and more in Travel's weekly round-up of travel news.28 Mar 07:34 PM
WorldRussia says it test-fired anti-ship missiles in Sea of JapanJapan's Defence Ministry had no immediate response.28 Mar 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFacing extinction, but available for selfies: The truth behind Japan’s animal cafesNew York Times: Potential for transmission of disease from animals to humans a concern.20 Mar 05:00 AM
TravelHate tourist crowds? Then head to this nearby destinationA slower side of Japan can be found in Kansai.16 Mar 06:30 AM
WorldWorld’s ‘longest-serving’ death row inmate wins retrial after 55 yearsThe former pro boxer was sentenced to be hanged for the murder of family of four in 1968.14 Mar 02:41 AM
WorldWomen’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.08 Mar 06:29 PM
WorldWorld Health Organisation fires Western Pacific director over racism allegationsWHO doctor allegedly said Covid spread in Pacific was due to 'inferior culture and race'.08 Mar 06:25 PM
WorldXi accuses US of trying to block China’s developmentIs the United States out to sabotage China? Chinese leaders think so.08 Mar 05:41 PM
WorldJapan destroys new rocket at launch after ignition failureIt was the second stage of the country’s first new rocket series in more than two decades.07 Mar 08:05 PM
TravelJapanese spa apologises for filthy bath water, changed just twice a yearHealth inspectors found bacteria in baths, 3700 times the permitted safe levels.02 Mar 12:38 AM
TravelJapanese space startup unveils glass balloon capsule taking tourists to the starsWould you get in this glass viewing capsule?01 Mar 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThat mystery orb on a Japanese beach? It was just a buoy (sorry)New York Times: 'Maybe everybody is paranoid because of balloons,' one expert said.01 Mar 12:45 AM
TravelBusiness class passenger served single banana for breakfastOn the bright side, the passenger said it was “one of the best” they'd eaten in a while.23 Feb 07:07 PM
Travel'Too late!' Embarrassing reason JAL plane refused by airportThe domestic shuttle flight turned into a seven-hour 'flight to nowhere'.22 Feb 09:45 PM
WorldMysterious 'Godzilla egg' washes up on Japanese beachA beach was sealed off in Japan to investigate a mysterious sphere of unknown origin.22 Feb 08:39 PM
WorldTicking time bomb: ‘Catastrophic’ problem on Pacific’s doorstepIn 2021, Japan announced plans to dump contaminated water; release date is now close.22 Feb 05:59 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelNew York Times: Packed With Tourists, Japan Returns to Economic GrowthEager to visit Japan? Join the queue.15 Feb 09:29 PM
WorldChina threatens US entities over downing of balloonChina has accused the US of overreacting to a weather balloon that had flown off course.15 Feb 09:25 PM
TravelNaked with strangers: What it’s like at a traditional onsen in JapanStripping down and taking a soak can be a surprisingly emotional experience.15 Feb 07:00 PM
MarketsToshiba in turmoil as profits plunge, boss in expenses scandalDrama at Toshiba's global HQ as boss accused of mismanaging expenses.15 Feb 01:07 AM
Travel5 of Japan's most luxurious ryokanThey've been around for centuries, but today's traditional Japanese inns are extra lavish.14 Feb 06:00 AM
WorldQuake death toll passes 20,000 as survivors struggle to stay warm and fedGrim toll has surpassed 2011 Fukushima quake and tsunami that killed more than 18,400.09 Feb 06:31 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat’s a Japanese mobster to do in retirement? Join a softball teamNew York Times: They've done years of hard time. Now they want to stay out of trouble.09 Feb 05:00 AM
WorldWho is helping? The massive aid effort underway after Turkey quakeEngineers, soldiers, paramedics, search dogs & handlers on way as world pitches in.07 Feb 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsWhy Chinese companies are investing billions in MexicoNY Times: Mexico attracts Chinese businesses wary of shipping and geopolitical problems.05 Feb 12:30 AM
WorldKnives out for bizarre online trend of sushi ‘terrorism'Footage of customers contaminating dishes sends shares in Japanese outlets plummeting.03 Feb 11:04 PM
LifestyleScience solves mystery of gibbon who became pregnant in isolationShe was kept in isolation. So how did she give birth?03 Feb 01:06 AM
TalanoaAir NZ adds recovery flights for 9000 passengers stranded overseas after Auckland hit by floodingAir NZ is putting on more flights from Samoa and Japan to bring home stranded passengers.01 Feb 09:43 PM
TravelHundreds of Jetstar passengers stranded at Japanese airport for 18 hoursPassengers were forced to sleep on the floor of Kansai airport as snow covered the runway.26 Jan 03:43 AM
WorldWatch: World leader's aide scolded by 'ashamed' mum for 'rude' act on cameraHe was on camera at the Biden summit. Then came an angry call from his 'ashamed' mother.23 Jan 08:20 PM
WorldJapanese company sells whale meat snacks in vending machinesWhale meat was widely eaten in Japan after WWII, but sales have since plummeted.22 Jan 11:00 PM
