They arrive with the first snow in the high slopes of Zao Onsen, thrilling Japanese skiiers.

Former Japanese newscaster's son has Māori name, but INZ not convinced on visa status.

A year since her son died in a Japanese hospital, Martha Savage is lobbying for change

Worldwide military spending rose 1.1% to US$1.7 trillion - about 2.2% of global GDP.

NZ99 flight got as far as North Cape before turning back.

Mineral find is enough to feed global demand on a "semi-infinite basis".

Gisborne redundancies good for some in strong market. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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?

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.

To truly see Kyoto, walk, bike or take a train through the historic Japanese city.

Tokyo is easy to enjoy with some inside knowledge, writes Kate Ford.

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.

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.

"The players coming here this year are probably the strongest that have ever come to NZ"

Flying rocks from the eruption of Mount Kusatsu-Shirane killed a skier in Japan.

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.