Man who escaped civilisation to live on a deserted island got away with it for 30 years.

Survey underlines the stresses that employees in Japan are often under.

The trip to the nearby store took three minutes.

A 9-year-old girl and two men in their 80s have been killed by the strong earthquake.

Next year TVNZ and Spark will live-stream the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Shop owners have taken advantage of supernatural characters in a bid to boost local scene.

If you can't be clever, be funny. Where possible, be both.

You can do your sustainable thing while travelling with these tips from Courtney Ennor.

Eli Orzessek finds the answers to your travel questions.

Chilling is only half thes story, writes Gia Garrick.

A journey following American Japanophile Donald Richie, author of The Inland Sea.

A Japanese rail company has issued a humble apology after a train left 25 seconds early.

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".

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.

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.