WorldThe last Japanese sumo championHis retirement from the sport leaves just two wrestlers at the elite level.17 Jan 05:15 AM
TravelRevealed: World's most powerful passports for 2019Asian countries dominated the top spots, while New Zealand fell in the rankings.08 Jan 08:45 PM
TravelWhy you will now pay to leave JapanFrom today, you'll now be paying even more before leaving Japan.07 Jan 09:16 PM
WorldIconic Japanese newspaper in Brazil closes after 72 yearsJapanese-language newspaper in Brazil prints its final edition.07 Jan 12:51 AM
WorldBluefin tuna sells for record $4.6 million at Tokyo marketBehind the celebrations hides a worrying tale of overfishing and dwindling stocks.05 Jan 11:22 PM
WorldMonk gets ticket for driving in ritual robeMonk who was given the ticket has refuses to pay the penalty.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters critical as Japan announces whaling will resumeJapan has announced it will no longer hunt whales in the Southern Ocean.26 Dec 05:34 AM
BusinessJapan stocks plunge, other Asia markets fall after US lossesEffects of Trump's tweet felt in Asia as Japanese stocks plunge.25 Dec 08:35 AM
WorldJapan to resume commercial whaling: reportsJapan will inform the IWC of its decision by the end of the year.20 Dec 05:36 AM
WorldJapan's new guidelines for local military threatsDefence guidelines include plans for its first aircraft carrier and increases in spending.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMidget-submarine warrior diesWilliam Smith served on the midget submarine that sank a Japanese cruiser.18 Dec 06:16 AM
New ZealandA chance to finally 'own' language policyInterest groups applaud chance to advance language learning from start of schooling.10 Dec 07:00 PM
TravelJapan: Holiday in a nuclear wastelandIris Riddell visits the Fukushima Power Plant, destroyed by tsunami in 201104 Dec 12:00 AM
OpinionMatt HeathHeath: Rusty bike proof of faith in KiwisCOMMENT: The years cycle was left unlocked shows we're honest folk.02 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldJapan to offer Tokyo residents $38,000 to move outTo swap life in the congested capital for a home in the countryside.02 Dec 02:28 AM
AgribusinessNorth America Zespri's new kiwifruit frontierZespri looks to grow kiwifruit in North America as Sungold sales boom.02 Dec 01:39 AM
EntertainmentRookie actor to step into Jonah Lomu's size 13 bootsA rookie actor is set to play Jonah Lomu in a mini-series on the rugby star.01 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldUbasute: In Japan, tradition of abandoning elderly is alive and wellDaughter dumped her father with Alzheimer's at a remote spot 70km away from their home.29 Nov 11:25 PM
TravelJapan: Visiting our distant sisterNeil Porten has a short, but sweet, reunion with Auckland's sister city, Fukuoka.29 Nov 10:00 PM
TravelWhy Japan is giving away abandoned houses for freeThere are an estimated 10 million empty homes in Japan amid a shrinking population.25 Nov 10:15 PM
WorldWar brothel dispute runs deepSouth Korea's decision has fuel on the diplomatic fire with Japan.23 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelAsk Away: Travelling with peanut allergiesEli Orzessek finds the answers to your travel questions.22 Nov 10:00 PM
TravelHow two 'purrsistent' cats made this Japanese museum famousThe determined cats have been attempting entry for years, keeping a security guard busy.22 Nov 08:49 PM
TravelStaying at Hotel Villa Fontaine TokyoNeil Porten checks into Hotel Villa Fontaine Tokyo — Shiodome.19 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandNZ joins power-play to advance PNGOnly 13 per cent of PNG has access to electricity but that will change.18 Nov 12:09 AM
New ZealandArdern meets Mahathir and Abe in finaleThe PM receives warning and compliment in final bilaterals at the East Asia Summit.15 Nov 01:10 PM
New ZealandNZ slams Japan's latest whaling expeditionJapan's latest whaling expedition into the Southern Ocean has again drawn heavy criticism.12 Nov 10:28 PM
RetailAmazon has a rival in Japan and its stock is soaringJapan's retail market is potentially an exciting market for automated checkouts.10 Nov 08:42 PM
New ZealandMPs' trip to ABs' game in Japan defended as trade promotion$24,000 trip included an All Blacks game and meetings with business and political leaders05 Nov 11:36 PM
WorldA Japanese island quietly disappeared — and no one noticed until now'There is a possibility that the islet has disappeared.'04 Nov 08:43 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: MPs' dubious junket to watch All BlacksCOMMENT: Trevor Mallard and Gerry Brownlee indulge in some rugby diplomacy.04 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelJapan: Prepare for kick-offWhat to see and do in each of the cities hosting Rugby World Cup games next year.03 Nov 09:00 PM
TravelEmbarrassing admission: Bashful Tokyo worker costs park thousandsWhy a Japanese park employee had been letting foreign visitors in free for years.31 Oct 07:31 PM
EconomyCPTPP benefits kick off by end of year - Trade MinisterCPTPP will kick in on December 30, marking the first free trade deal between NZ and Japan30 Oct 07:57 PM
