Latest from Japan

Coronavirus warning to NZ schools: Keep students away for 14 days

Any at-risk children or teachers should stay away for 14 days.

Tokyo: 10 steps to navigate the world's biggest city

An insider's guide to navigating the Japanese city like a local.

China's leader calls situation grave as country scrambles to contain virus

Cities scrambling to contain virus that has infected more than 1200 people and killed 41.

Studio Ghibli: Tokyo's space of wonder

Top tips for a visit to Tokyo's Studio Ghibli, the legendary animation museum.

45 days of hell: Father thrown in jail during desperate search for his kids

Detained while searching for his missing children, father describes the torture inside

Patient in Japan confirmed as having new virus from China

The man developed a fever and cough while in Wuhan, China.

A Japanese politician is taking paternity leave. It's a big deal

New York Times: Shinjiro Koizumi praised for setting an example for workaholic fathers.

Nintendo World bands: Why does Mario want our data?

Wearable tech and cartoon characters will be part of the computer game theme park.

Claire Trevett: Jacinda Ardern's early election-year gift

COMMENT: Scott Morrison may secretly harbour same views on Ardern as Steve Price.

Soon you can have your cake, and eat the plate too

The NZ Herald taste-tested a Japanese company's edible cups and plates - in 4 flavours.

Claire Trevett: Winston Peters tweets but leaves NZ First hat at home

Japan could be Winston Peters' model country, but for the tendency of ministers to resign.

Winston Peters G20 pitch: Trade and climate change

Winston Peters used a rare audience with the big countries to put in a plea for the small.

Winston Peters' US trade push and G20 meeting

Winston Peters optimistic about US trade talks start, as he attends G20 in Japan.

You can stay at this Japanese hotel for $1.50 — but there's a catch

The only rule guests have to abide by is that they're not allowed to be naked.

G20 calling: Winston Peters' Japan mission

Trade, China and US set to dominate in Winston Peters' G20 talks.

Comment: 'The weak country is weak' - Japan's lesson for NZ

Wooing the US in trade can be a fraught exercise, as Japan has learned.

Finding your zen in Japan

Leave your shoes at the entrance — you won't be needing them.

A Taste of ... Tokyo

Try this refined, Japanese-inspired version of the traditional mussel fritter.