Her boss drew up a schedule, which stipulated when she could have a baby.

Maneki Neko waving cats are everywhere, but where do they come from? What do they mean? Where can I get one?

This would further consolidate the close alliance the companies have had for years.

Frederique Gulcher wins when she and her family go deeper.

Kate Ford explains why you need to add a sumo tournament to your next visit to Japan.

A little guide on getting to grips with Japans massive wrestling phenomenon

About 60,000 specimens are housed in a building on a bustling Tokyo avenue.

Former Soviet agent-turned-preacher a recipient of Aucklander's giving.

Club Med Tomamu hits the peaks of chilled activity and entertainment for all the family.

Mayor urges young people to make friends and try new experiences.

Good fortune leads Dean Parker to Abbey Road and the best night he's had in Tokyo.

It's more than a few furlongs from Avondale Racecourse to a 17th-century Shinto shrine.

F-16 jettisoned external fuel tanks into a lake in Japan.

But how do you design sushi so it can be eaten while you're driving?

Gold smuggling by criminals has increased since the tax on the commodity was raised.

Winston Aldworth shares his tips to Kiwi travellers bound for Tokyo, Japan's massive city of tiny details

Bananas as we know them could be set to change.

The number of minors abused in child pornography in Japan has risen five-fold in 10 years.

Japan invents a train that barks like a dog in order to prevent collisions with animals.

A badge depicting former North Korean leader Kim Jong Il was found in the wreckage.

Three days after Hawaii false alarm, Japan mistakenly told residents to run for cover.

Five of the best tennis destinations you might not have considered

Japanese astronaut Norishige Kanai did not grow 9cm - his measurements were out.

Avoid clapping in Belarus, giving flowers in Russia and don't refuse tea in Ireland

Japanese doctor accused of causing Boxing Day crash in Lindis Pass is allowed to fly home.

Global outrage as YouTube star posts image of dead body.

Japanese here to make friends, work and practice English let down by reality, says leader.

Furoshiki looks amazing and it's recyclable. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Japan credits Helen Clark for making NZ "one of the best friends Japan could wish for".

Back off. That's the message China sent by launching swarms of its combat aircraft.