TravelTosa Reihoku: Japan's thrill-seeker festivalThe Tosa Reihoku Festival takes place until the end of the year in mountainous Kochi.26 Aug 02:42 AM
WorldMeet 'Mindar,' the robotic Buddhist priestA Japanese temple has settled on a new plan for connecting with the masses.23 Aug 08:17 PM
WorldSouth Korea cancels Japan intelligence dealThe decision is expected to further aggravate tensions between South Korea and Japan.22 Aug 09:50 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe right answer? 8,186,699,633,530,061 (An abacus makes it look almost easy)New York Times: Japanese students use the abacus to perform dazzling mathematical feats.21 Aug 09:49 PM
WorldHistory complicates Seoul-Tokyo trade disputeHere's a look at the source of the troubles between Seoul and Tokyo.20 Aug 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsThe real hurdle at Tokyo's Olympic test events: The heatNew York Times: Tokyo faces extreme temperatures during test events a year out from Games.18 Aug 11:34 PM
New Zealand'This is a dream': Richie McCaw tells boy he's going to Rugby World CupEleven-year-old Toby Fletcher and his dad are off on the trip of a lifetime.17 Aug 05:47 AM
New ZealandRichie McCaw: Beware wounded All BlacksAll Blacks' most successful captain shares his thoughts ahead of crucial clash.17 Aug 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelRugby World Cup shines a light on Japan's forgotten shrinesChase the RWC beyond the touchline and experience Japan off the beaten path.17 Aug 02:16 AM
SailingTauranga Olympic silver medallist testing Olympic waters49er FX sailors -Alex Maloney and Tauranga's Molly Meech to compete in Tokyo 2020 test12 Aug 03:46 AM
BusinessToo cocky? All Blacks fans splurge $20k on RWC dealsConfident Kiwis forked out big before the All Blacks' RWC odds of victory lengthened10 Aug 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'We don't have to rely on men anymore': Japan's women opt out of marriageNew York Times: Unmarried women over 25 are referred to as "Christmas cake" in Japan.05 Aug 10:47 PM
WorldBad blood over goods and servicesSouth Koreans are boycotting Japanese products as a dispute between the countries grows.02 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuRotorua students taking Māori culture to JapanFrom Rugby World Cup activations to pop-up performances. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 Jul 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelTrain check: Sapporo to Furano on the Lavender ExpressDenise Stephens travels from Sapporo to Furano on the Lavender Express train.30 Jul 04:00 AM
TravelWhangārei mother teaches Japanese to rugby fansJapanese lessons offered in Whangārei for World Cup-bound rugby fans.28 Jul 08:00 PM
WorldMan screaming 'You die!' kills 33 at anime studioThe fire was the worst mass killing in Japan since 2016.18 Jul 06:55 PM
OlympicsWhanganui judoka Keightley Watson wins goldKeightley Watson has won gold in the Hong Kong Asian Cup over the weekend.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportWorld champs to be valuable experience for climberWhanganui's Rachel Māia's next challenge is world paraclimbing championships in France.16 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessGrannies in running shoes: The Uber Eats of JapanRide-sharing is banned in Japan. So Uber had to improvise.07 Jul 08:24 PM
WorldRecord levels of rain in Japan force 1 million people to evacuateThe massive downpour has brought more than the monthly average in 72 hours.03 Jul 07:27 PM
WorldComment: Ivanka didn't belong anywhere near the DMZ or G-20 summitComment: Who benefits most from her government role — the American people or her family?03 Jul 06:19 AM
New ZealandPeters: Japan restarting commercial whaling 'concerning'But Green MP Gareth Hughes wants Peters to express his concerns to Japan personally.02 Jul 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldJapan to import deadly viruses as scientists prepare for Rugby World CupSCMP: Experts want to study some of world's deadliest viruses in preparation for RWC.02 Jul 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJapan resumes commercial whaling. But is there an appetite for it?New York Times: The industry took a more than 30 year hiatus. Can it survive upon return?01 Jul 09:11 PM
LifestyleKimono no-no: Kim K ditches label name after backlashSocial media users were quick to express their outrage when the name was announced.01 Jul 06:28 PM
TravelSing along: Around the world in three Karaoke barsThe universal language of Karaoke translates into any environment, almost. . .29 Jun 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCleansing plastic from oceans: Big ask for a country that loves wrapNew York Times: Japan is showcasing plastics recycling at the G20.28 Jun 06:00 AM
TravelJapan Airlines bans pilots from drinking - againThe ruling comes after a series of incidents in which pilots have been unable to fly.27 Jun 05:00 AM
WorldWatch: Zoo's hilarious lion drill with person in lion costumeNotice the expressions of the actual real lions.24 Jun 03:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIn Japan, it's a riveting TV plot: Can a worker go home on time?New York Times: I Will Not Work Overtime, Period! - modest Japan TV hit strikes a chord.20 Jun 03:08 AM
WorldJapan pushes 300 North Korean boats out of fishing groundsJapan says hundreds of North Korean boats tried to poach in oceans rich with squid.18 Jun 06:37 AM
New ZealandNZ's healthcare system ranked 18th globallyNew Zealand's healthcare system ranked 18th place jointly with the UK.18 Jun 05:26 AM
TravelInside Japan's 'most exclusive' naked spaA exclusive relaxation hot spot requires you to check your inhibitions at the door.16 Jun 08:21 PM
