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.

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.

The CTV Families are protesting on Sunday against the police decision not to prosecute.

Only bones remained of crew aboard derelict ship.

Williamson was puzzled when his Japanese twitter following surged.

Only a third of New Zealand's phone would have received the emergency alert test.

Japanese politician stirred debate after her baby was forbidden into a council session.

Eight people have been rescued are in 'good condition', search for remaining 3 continue.

A Japanese mother has admitted to drowning four of her newborn children in concrete.

Japanese rail company apologises to customers for early departure.

Kiwi officials will be discussing Kelly Savage's death with Japan's Foreign Ministry.

How Trade Ministers from 11 nations made a blunder of Oscars Best Picture proportions.

Auckland Leaf owner and Uber driver runs a taxi on $80 a month.

Was the video really of the Japanese PM?

Off the main tourist routes in Japan there are other wild and peaceful worlds to explore.