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'Naked hermit' kicked off island
Man who escaped civilisation to live on a deserted island got away with it for 30 years.
Japanese workers' homicidal thoughts
Survey underlines the stresses that employees in Japan are often under.
Japanese firm's TV apology after worker went to get lunch
The trip to the nearby store took three minutes.
Three dead, more than 300 injured in Osaka 6.1 quake
A 9-year-old girl and two men in their 80s have been killed by the strong earthquake.
Aussie World Cup streaming fail a warning for NZ
Next year TVNZ and Spark will live-stream the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Kyoto's shop owners resurrect business with local demons
Shop owners have taken advantage of supernatural characters in a bid to boost local scene.
Green tips for going sustainable while travelling
You can do your sustainable thing while travelling with these tips from Courtney Ennor.
Ask Away: Japan a favourite for ski bunnies
Eli Orzessek finds the answers to your travel questions.
Scientists seeking lost quake devices loaned from Japan
Scientists are appealing to the public to find three sea seismometers lost near Gisborne.
White horse to be gifted to Japan to continue tradition
New Zealand is gifting a white horse to Japan in a 50-year-old tradition.
Exploring Japan's spectacular Seto Inland Sea
A journey following American Japanophile Donald Richie, author of The Inland Sea.
'Inexcusable' conduct as train leaves early
A Japanese rail company has issued a humble apology after a train left 25 seconds early.
Snow Series: Snowmonsters of Zao
They arrive with the first snow in the high slopes of Zao Onsen, thrilling Japanese skiiers.
He has a Kiwi mum, so why is a 4yo in a battle for a NZ visa?
Former Japanese newscaster's son has Māori name, but INZ not convinced on visa status.
Kiwi's family in Japan for anniversary of his death
A year since her son died in a Japanese hospital, Martha Savage is lobbying for change
Tension with China drives arms race in Asia
Worldwide military spending rose 1.1% to US$1.7 trillion - about 2.2% of global GDP.
Air NZ flyers stuck in Tokyo after earlier issues
NZ99 flight got as far as North Cape before turning back.
'Game changer': Incredible find on tiny island
Mineral find is enough to feed global demand on a "semi-infinite basis".
Silver lining to sawmill job losses
Gisborne redundancies good for some in strong market. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'It wasn't on the roster': Woman berated by boss for getting pregnant
Her boss drew up a schedule, which stipulated when she could have a baby.
Mystery of the beckoning cat: maneki neko
Maneki Neko waving cats are everywhere, but where do they come from? What do they mean? Where can I get one?
Nissan and Renault in talks to merge: Sources
This would further consolidate the close alliance the companies have had for years.
Japan: Living Large
Kate Ford explains why you need to add a sumo tournament to your next visit to Japan.
Museum explores the world of parasites
About 60,000 specimens are housed in a building on a bustling Tokyo avenue.
Millionaire NZ tycoon and air-crash survivor you won't have heard of
Former Soviet agent-turned-preacher a recipient of Aucklander's giving.
Japan: Hot spot in the snow
Club Med Tomamu hits the peaks of chilled activity and entertainment for all the family.
Kyoto: Capital city
To truly see Kyoto, walk, bike or take a train through the historic Japanese city.
Tokyo: Blow your mind, not your budget
Tokyo is easy to enjoy with some inside knowledge, writes Kate Ford.