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The economic signal we should all be worried about
COMMENT: Low interest rates aren't always ideal.
COMMENT: Low interest rates aren't always ideal.
New York Times: She had a job crucial for Japan. Then she got pregnant and was forced out.
Japan's customs can be confusing, but there are simple ways to fit in when you travel
Minister declares women wearing high heels "is necessary and reasonable" in the workplace.
Kiwi car dealer in Japan worries about accident repaired cars heading for NZ.
New York Times: Even before the recent violence, the recluses were vilified.
Auckland had higher levels of a harmful compound when compared with a Japanese city.
New York Times: The hide-the-ship scheme during Trump's trip drew a torrent of criticism.
There has been a craze in Tokyo for shops that feature live animal petting zoos.
"Sumo wrestling," the US president marvelled later.
Where to find the best ramen, okonomiyaki and takoyaki.
If you want the beauty and culture without the crowds, consider Kusatsu Onsen.
Alex Robertson rides the Shinkansen train from Hiroshima to Tokyo.
Cat Weakley discovers bowing attendants at ski lifts, fabulous food and legendary powder.
Eating and drinking costs are comparable to those in European ski resorts.
Experts say testing will ramp up until the US softens its tough line on denuclearisation.
Zamami Island has one stoplight, and every time I walk past it, I catch it red.
AB fans warned over World Cup tickets as scalpers set hefty mark-ups.
The White Sheep Co is tapping into two emerging markets.
Emperor of Japan stands down in first abdication in 200 years. This is the family's story.
PM hoping for a global initiative to stop terrorist content on social media platforms.
Here's how to go wild without endorsing animal cruelty.
Four-day week pioneer says tech company founders hold 'outdated' views.
Japan and Russia are in serious discussions, in spite of their historic differences.
Whangamata local Sam Brown has turned sheep milk into spirits.
Removal a milestone in decades-long process to decommission tsunami-wrecked unclear plant.
Mission hopes to find clues to the origin of the solar system.
Whanganui trio Lucas Thompson, Jack Clifton and Sophie Brooke on international kayak duty