Politician's baby barred from council session
Japanese politician stirred debate after her baby was forbidden into a council session.
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Japanese rail company apologises to customers for early departure.
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US President Donald Trump gave a hard line speech directed at North Korea today.
Solemn start to Trump's Asia tour
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Rising Sun honour for Helen Clark
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Japanese man admits to grisly killing spree
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Japan scrambles to intercept Russian jets
Russian TU-95 nuclear bombers were picked up near Japan's Honshu island.
Japan muscles up to combat N Korea's 'unprecedented, imminent threat'
Under threat, one of N Korea's powerful neighbours is set to supercharge its military.
Kiwis 'rugged', 'unsophisticated': Japanese study
New Zealand can seem "rugged" and "unsophisticated" to the Japanese, study finds.
Chips are down! Wet sparks potato shortage
A particularly wet winter has left Kiwi potato farmers millions of dollars out of pocket.
Death by overwork at Olympics stadium
Japan's unforgiving work culture has claimed another life.
Murder charge after apartment fire in Japan kills six
A woman and four boys were found dead, girl with stab wounds died in hospital.
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Panel falls off aircraft after takeoff in Japan and falls on car.
Why no one has shot down Kim's missiles
Simple but disturbing reason why Japan hasn't tried to destroy any of the six missiles.
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Korea on the brink after missile launch
South Korea responds to North Korea's aggression by dropping bombs near border.
Japan had no notice of missile flight
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'Grave threat' for Japan as North Korea launches missile
Japanese government warns people to take precautions as missile fired.
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Air NZ crew comes to aid of neglected pup
Air New Zealand crew have rallied around to ensure one sweet dog is never neglected again.
Japan holds first air-raid drills since WW2
Japan is preparing itself if North Korea launches a nuclear attack.
Typhoon Noru slams southern Japan
About 9000 residents were ordered to evacuate their homes on Amami Oshima island.