A 10-metre-high tsunami ploughed into the Japanese coast on Friday, dashing ships into the shore, washing away houses and leaving devastation in its wake.

Earthquake survivor Kento Okuda, whose right leg had to be amputated when he was rescued, cannot accept that his friends are dead.

"I have lost a leg. They had to cut it off to save me." Those were the first words rescued student Kento Okuda said to his mother.

Auckland's dining scene is about to become a whole lot more exciting with the addition of three new eateries, created and led by hospitality expert Brendan Turner.

Activists tailing a Japanese whaling ship say it has turned around and is on course for Japan.

The Japanese whaling fleet appears to have called an early end to its whaling season in Antarctica, a move which conservationists tentatively say could spell an end to whaling in the Southern Ocean.

Japanese ceramics artist Asumi Mizuo has found a unique way to create beauty out of imperfection.

The winemaker and owner of &Co wine shares her travelling tips.

Michele Hewitson visits Japan's ancient city of temples to experience the culture, meet the geishas and eat the fish.

Labour and National governments have unsuccessfully tried to get Japan to join us in Bamyan province, documents show.

Japanese efficiency means that much can be crammed into a short stay, writes Kerri Jackson.

Cutting greenhouse-gas emissions is challenging enough. But what if we can't even measure the pollution we're trying to reduce?