WorldVolcano erupts in southern Japan, ash plume rises 4.4km into skyResidents in Kagoshima and Miyazaki were warned of possible ashfall.16 Nov 06:42 AM
WorldJapan to enlist retired cops, soldiers to cull bearsSince April, bears have killed 13 people as sightings surge across Japan.14 Nov 07:05 AM
World‘Almost every day’: Japan battles spike in bear attacksThirteen people have been killed by bears since April, double the previous record.12 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldNorth Korea fires missile after Seoul moves on nuclear submarine planThe missile splashed down outside Japan’s economic zone, causing no damage.07 Nov 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWorking past 100? In Japan, some people never quitNew York Times: What five remarkable centenarians have to say about their work.02 Nov 05:00 PM
TravelHow to do Japan’s onsen towns right in winterGinzan’s ryokan is said to have inspired Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away.01 Nov 06:14 PM
TravelFrom LED trees to falconry: Experiencing Japan’s holiday season traditionsMonks at Kyoto’s Chion-in temple ring a 70-ton bell 108 times on New Year’s Eve.31 Oct 06:28 PM
WorldTrump heads to South Korea for high-stakes Xi summit on trade war truceTrump and Xi will meet in Gyeongju on Thursday for their first talks in six years.28 Oct 10:21 PM
WorldGovernor calls in army as Japan’s deadly bear crisis deepensTen people have been killed by bears in Japan so far this year.28 Oct 06:27 AM
WorldTakaichi, Trump swap praise for ‘new golden age’ of tiesThe two leaders signed a deal to secure rare earths and critical minerals.28 Oct 04:57 AM
Politics'We follow through': Luxon says sending plane to wargames shows NZ 'not just spouting off'He's 'really proud' of New Zealand's work in the region.27 Oct 04:12 AM
WorldTrump starts Asia trip with trade deals, ceasefire pact and China talks aheadHe co-signed a Thailand–Cambodia ceasefire after their deadliest clashes in decades.26 Oct 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIndia’s export: Linking workers to firms in countries with shortagesNew York Times: The challenge will be assuring host nations the migration is temporary.26 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTrump makes MidEast pit stop en route to Asia summits, Xi talksHe is due to meet Xi Jinping in South Korea to try to end the trade war.25 Oct 08:27 PM
WorldTrump heads to Asia and high-stakes meeting with XiTrump’s first Asia visit since returning to office includes three key stops.24 Oct 01:57 AM
WorldEx-yakuza Mako Nishimura helps former gangsters rebuild livesNishimura, 58, once a rare female yakuza, leads a group helping ex-gangsters reintegrate.22 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside Luigi Mangione’s missing monthsNY Times: Mangione is accused of shooting dead Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare.22 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldInside Luigi Mangione’s chaotic travels before alleged CEO killingThe 27-year-old has pleaded not guilty to killing Brian Thompson in December.22 Oct 07:07 AM
World'Stealth husband': Japan PM Takaichi's spouse vows quiet supportThe couple married in 2004, divorced in 2017 and remarried in 2021.22 Oct 06:58 AM
BusinessStocks rise on China-US hopes, gold suffers biggest drop in a decadeTokyo stocks hit new highs as Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female PM.21 Oct 07:54 PM
WorldFast start: Japan's first female PM to host Trump next week with big issues at stakeSanae Takaichi will lead a minority government and is known for a 'Japan first' approach.21 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldChina hawk Takaichi named Japan's first woman PMHer minority coalition faces a crucial visit from US President Donald Trump.21 Oct 07:11 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleShortages, smoothies and fraud: The matcha market cracks under pressureNew York Times: Can the popular drink survive its own popularity?20 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi man's arm ‘fully snapped’ in Japanese bear attack Billy Halloran was attacked by a bear in Japan, breaking his arm and injuring his leg.19 Oct 06:23 PM
WorldFrom first to 12th in a decade, US passport in declineThe index ranks how many destinations a passport holder can visit without needing a visa.16 Oct 12:16 AM
New ZealandWorld-beating 'kick': Bay's first world athletics champion in home laneThe world 3000m steeplechase champ won't be able to compete at the big local meet.10 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA Japanese ski resort town is shaken by a debate over immigrationNew York Times: Kutchan is a flashpoint for concerns over labour, tourism and immigration.07 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldImmune 'security guards' research wins Nobel medicine prizeThe trio's findings could lead to new treatments for autoimmune diseases.06 Oct 06:58 PM
New ZealandInside the Kiwi cream cheese factory whipping up treats for Asia“We can’t make enough cream cheese at the moment."06 Oct 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldSanae Takaichi: What to know about Japan’s likely next leaderNYT: While poised to break a gender barrier, her views on women’s rights are complicated.05 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldSanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first woman Prime MinisterA close ally of Shinzo Abe, she backs aggressive spending and strict immigration rules.04 Oct 07:02 AM
WorldAsahi goes super dry: Japan 'days away' from running out of popular beerA ransomware attack on September 29 forced Asahi to halt production of its flagship beer.04 Oct 03:26 AM
WorldBeatlemaniac, nationalist, prince: Japan’s top PM contendersThree individuals are leading the race to take the country’s highest political post.02 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World Cup'Miracle': NZ-raised Japan playmaker recalls Springboks World Cup upset 10 years on'If I had a spare $10, I probably wouldn't have put it on Japan to win that game myself.'22 Sep 12:21 AM
