Doctor worked months before death at 105
He set up a medical system that has made Japan one of the world's longest-lived nations.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromJapan
China warns: 'get used to' bomber flights
China has warned Japan that its bomber flights near Okinawa will continue.
Kiwi tied to bed for 10 days: 'Why did he die?'
The family of a young Kiwi who died in a Japanese hospital are demanding change.
'Black Widow of Kyoto' killed husband
She admitted poisoning her husband to inherit his money one month after they married.
It's alive! The tuna that won't die
Watch: Gruesome video filmed in Japanese store has shocked customers.
Gonorrhoea 'superbug' spreading, says WHO
World Health Organisation warns of untreatable strains of sexually transmitted infections.
Brownlee condemns N Korea missile test
Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee: missile flew same distance as Wellington to New Plymouth.
Men find true love with sex dolls
Meet the men who shun real-life relationships in favour of rubber romance with sex dolls.
Survivor of horror hit-and-run in talks
A cyclist almost killed in a Queenstown hit-and-run is still recovering from her ordeal.
Why Nara Park beats animal cafes
Forget cat cafes - if you want to get up close and personal with animals, go here.
NZ first in line for Pacific Alliance trade deal
New Zealand seeks greater status with important Latin and South American bloc
Kiwis and Aussies, best friends forever?
Forget the old rivalries - Australians love us underneath it all.
Australia blasts Japan's new whaling laws
Japan has passed a law that allows it to protect its whaling fleet.
How to drink sake in Japan
Sake is a part of Japanese cuisine that foreign visitors mostly appreciate superficially.
Too early for talk of bilateral deal: McClay
Washington meeting will be third for NZ Trade Minister.
Eatery only hires those with dementia
A restaurant stuffing up orders wouldn't normally seem like a success, would it?
Asahi preparing to export gin
Major Japanese alcoholic beverage companies are preparing to export gin.
Google sells robot dog company
Google's parent company Alphabet has sold Boston Dynamics to Japanese tech giant SoftBank.
US, Japan stage joint military exercise near North Korea
US and Japan have taken part in a joint military exercise close to North Korea's coast.
Don't try walking in here with a tattoo
Having ink could get you banned from this Japanese tourist attraction.
The island off-limits to women
This little island is steeped in religious tradition including a ban on all women.
TPP ministers agree on next steps for deal
Some TPP provisions could still apply to the US, says Todd McClay.
Princess to leave royal family for love
The shrinking royal population has raised fears that the youngest prince may be the last.
PM delighted with TPP talks in Japan
Early implementation of 11-country trade deal is possible, says Bill English.
Barry Soper: Bill English's light relief in Japan
COMMENT: Prime Minister Bill English avoided hard questions and awkward handshakes.
Hiker killed by chopper sent to save him
Stones dislodged by a rescue helicopter landed on the injured hiker in Japan.
The women being tricked into porn
The Japanese porn industry is tricking woman into joining the "entertainment industry".
Printing money can be a great idea
Money doesn't grow on trees. But Japan figured out something even better.
Soper: FTA with Japan would be good start
COMMENT: PM and his trade delegation are trying to jolly Japanese, writes Barry Soper.
TPP and North Korea on PM's Japan agenda
Prime Minister Bill English says his Japan trip is a priority.
Japan looks to India to fill IT shortfall
It plans support for foreigners seeking jobs in Japanese companies, according to sources.
Inside Japan's new luxury train
Japan's spectacular Shiki-shima train is an exercise in luxury travel on wheels.
Japan sends biggest warship to Pacific
Japan has dispatched its biggest warship to protect a US military vessel in the Pacific.