Japan’s economy is shrinking, but less than previously thought
Toyota scandal hurts Japan's brand, but low birthrates could be a bigger long-term risk.
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Japan's birth rate hits historic low, falls for eighth straight year
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Fed-up Japanese town blocks Mt Fuji view
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Mt Fuji 'bullet climbers, litterbugs' targeted by new rules
Those who want to climb the iconic Japanese mountain must pay to reserve a place.
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His motivation to have the policy scrutinised is not driven by self-interest or fear.
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Japan proposes expanding commercial whaling to fin whales
“It is also important to carry on Japan’s traditional food culture.”
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'The big dream': Kiwis star Manu outlines All Blacks hopes with NRL exit
The 27-year-old is trading the NRL for Japan in 2025.
This airport hasn't lost a piece of luggage is 30 years. Here's how it does it
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'Thought the boat would turn around': The 18-year-old conscripted to occupy nuclear-bombed Japan
'Everything the bomb touched had died and there was hardly anything left standing.'
One dead, seven missing after two Japanese navy helicopters crash
The two aircraft likely crashed after colliding in the air, says Japan's defence minister.
Workers narrowly escape Pakistan suicide bombing targeting their vehicle
Five Japanese nationals lucky to be alive after attack near van they were travelling in.
'No reason' Manu can't have same success as SBW - Hansen
'It’s no different to what we did with Sonny.'
Liam Napier: Why Ian Foster's Japan switch makes sense for everyone
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Aukus weighs expanding security pact to deter China in Indo-Pacific
Financial Times: Allies to announce talks White House hopes will lead to Japan joining.
Verstappen claims bounce-back F1 win in Japan
Verstappen led for most of the race on his way to a clear win.
Lawson scene says plenty after Ricciardo crashes in Japan
The Kiwi driver is literally breathing down the Aussie's neck.
Watch: F-16 US fighter jets leave NZ shores for base in Japan
The legendary fighter jets were Down Under for an international airshow.
At least seven dead, 711 injured in ‘massive’ 7.4 magnitude Taiwan quake, Kiwis affected
Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked the island.
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Kiwi bookings to these spots have "skyrocketed" in recent months.
Who wouldn’t like prices to start falling? Careful what you wish for, economists say
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Japan's cherry blossom season is such a big deal it has its own TV show
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