TravelJapan: Where a tattoo paints a dangerous pictureGetting a tattoo in Japan means forever entering the world of other people with tattoos and staying within it.05 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandThinking small lifts American car salesEurope and Japan gain, but US makers take a hit as buyers turn away from the thirsty monsters that have ruled the market.04 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldOlympics: Boys fly business, girls fly economyAustralian men's basketball team, who have never won a medal, flew Business class to the Olympics. Guess where the silver medal winning female team flew. Hint: Not Business.20 Jul 12:25 AM
TravelTokyo: Awash with Japanese seafoodYou'll find all sorts of creatures at this market, writes Nicholas Jones.03 Jul 02:00 AM
TravelHiroshima: Tourists moved to tearsA park in central Hiroshima - hit by an atomic bomb in August 1945 - is a poignant destination for Chris Pritchard.22 May 01:30 AM
TravelTheme park rides ramp up the actionLeah McLennan rounds up some of the best new international theme parks and rides...10 May 11:45 PM
LifestyleThe transformation of Japanese wineThe Japanese are trying to get a foothold in the wine industry.10 May 05:30 PM
WorldEastern Japan hit by tornadoA tornado has ripped through eastern Japan, killing a teenager, destroying dozens of homes and cutting power to around 20,000 households.06 May 07:19 PM
TravelJapan: Living with Tokyo's pod peopleNicholas Jones tries a different type of accommodation, testing his ability to cope with small spaces... and smelly feet.12 Apr 02:00 AM
TravelThe dos and don'ts of taking a Japanese bathLike almost everything else in Japan, bathhouse use is governed by strict rules, finds Chris Pritchard.05 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldJapan's radiation no-go restrictions easedJapan is letting up to 16,000 people back into their homes around its leaking nuclear power plant.30 Mar 09:51 PM
WorldJapan tsunami: Sweeping away the nightmareA year on, Michael Dickison finds a Government keen to improve its world image while its citizens struggle on.30 Mar 04:30 PM
