Olympians have another year to prepare. It's a blessing and a curse
New York Times: Most athletes wanted a postponement, though even that has its challenges.
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Suspected Russian hackers struck the last Olympics. Tokyo worries it could be next
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Only a handful of Olympic tickets left on authorised New Zealand seller's website
You had better act fast if you want to attend.
Tokyo: 10 steps to navigate the world's biggest city
An insider's guide to navigating the Japanese city like a local.
Studio Ghibli: Tokyo's space of wonder
Top tips for a visit to Tokyo's Studio Ghibli, the legendary animation museum.
187 bodies uncovered: Grisly find under Tokyo's new Olympic stadium
In the lead-up to the event, a grim discovery has been made in the bowels of the city.
A Taste of ... Tokyo
Try this refined, Japanese-inspired version of the traditional mussel fritter.
Space Minister Phil Twyford defends Rocket Lab's 'entertain the mega rich'
Artificial meteor shower satellite will shoot pellets into the atmosphere.
Tokyo braces for the hottest Olympics ever
New York Times: In 1964, the Tokyo Olympics were held in October. There was a reason why.
Spark shocker: Streaming service slammed, Winston Peters steps in
Politicians are fired up and customers have been offered refunds amid World Cup woes.
All Blacks arrive in Japan ahead of Rugby World Cup
The team were greeted by fans, many wearing All Black jerseys and waving the NZ flag.
Tickets still available but numbers dropping for Rugby World Cup
Accommodation in Tokyo is still available but you'll need to get in fast.
The real hurdle at Tokyo's Olympic test events: The heat
New York Times: Tokyo faces extreme temperatures during test events a year out from Games.
Tauranga Olympic silver medallist testing Olympic waters
49er FX sailors -Alex Maloney and Tauranga's Molly Meech to compete in Tokyo 2020 test
'I will kill you': Horror stabbing of young girls at bus stop
A man has attacked 19 people in a stabbing rampage.
Trump in Tokyo downplays Kim's tests
Trump tweets from Tokyo that North Korean missile tests are of no concern for him.
Tokyo offers free noodles to commuters who avoid rush hour trains
Overcrowded Tokyo metro offers passengers free noodles in bid to stagger morning commute.
Bluefin tuna sells for record $4.6 million at Tokyo market
Behind the celebrations hides a worrying tale of overfishing and dwindling stocks.
Minivan slams into Tokyo revellers, injuring eight
A large tank filled with kerosene found in the car, say police.
Japan to offer Tokyo residents $38,000 to move out
To swap life in the congested capital for a home in the countryside.
Embarrassing admission: Bashful Tokyo worker costs park thousands
Why a Japanese park employee had been letting foreign visitors in free for years.
Eddie Jones' wacky idea to help England at World Cup
Will this idea give Eddie Jones' English side the World Cup advantage?
Tokyo: City of Details
Winston Aldworth shares his tips to Kiwi travellers bound for Tokyo, Japan's massive city of tiny details
Focus: Air NZ passengers stranded in Tokyo
NZH Focus spoke to Richard Roe who has been stranded for nearly 24 hours due to major snow storm.
Tokyo police in umbrella battle
Obliged to hold lost items for three months, police departments in Japan are struggling to handle the rising number of unclaimed umbrellas.
Going to Tokyo? You'll need this app
If you've been to Tokyo, you know the garbage collection system is no joke. Now there's an app to help foreigners understand it.
Patient's fart blamed for hospital fire
A patient was left seriously burnt after an incident with a laser during an operation.
Knife-wielding man kills 19 in Japan
A knifeman has killed at least 19 people and injured 45 in Sagamihara, west of Tokyo, according to reports.
Airbnb to let neighbours give feedback
Airbnb will soon give landlords a better way to find out how the strangers showing up at their properties are behaving.
Tokyo: Some like it hot
In the midst of one of the world's greatest metropolises, Sarah MacDonald goes on a quest for the ultimate urban sanctuary - Tokyo's natural hot spring.
Bar/fly: Tokyo's best bars
In a big blaze of neon lights, Brett Atkinson discovers Tokyo's best watering holes.
Juha Saarinen: Tech in Japan and BMW ConnectedDrive
Tech is part of everyone's life in Japan, but doesn't appear to have supplanted their livelihood, even for menial tasks.