InflationWho wouldn’t like prices to start falling? Careful what you wish for, economists sayFalling prices are a good thing, surely? Think again, experts say.02 Apr 11:35 PM
TravelJapan's cherry blossom season is such a big deal it has its own TV showThe televised 'Cherry Blossom Forecast' offers a petal-by-petal analysis.02 Apr 04:00 AM
TravelHot deals this week to help you plan a holidayAn adventure to Japan, Thailand, New York and more awaits.01 Apr 10:00 PM
All BlacksSavea loving coaching, culture and fans in JapanIt didn’t take long for Ardie Savea to know he had made the right choice to move to Kobe.01 Apr 04:30 PM
EntertainmentOppenheimer's release creates unease in JapanA sombre premiere in the nation on which Oppenheimer's bombs were used.30 Mar 10:23 PM
WorldJapanese authorities raid supplement factory linked to 5 deaths and 100 hospitalisationsAbout a million packages of the supplements were sold over the past three fiscal years.30 Mar 06:34 AM
All Blacks'Times are changing': Savea voices support for overseas All Blacks' eligibilityStar player available for tests this season but some offshore teammates will be absent.29 Mar 10:30 PM
All Blacks'It's not a focus': Savea not counting on ABs captaincyAn elevation to All Blacks captain is the last thing on Ardie Savea’s mind.28 Mar 05:07 PM
New ZealandArtist wins award for unique gyotaku fish printOne of Tim Li's prints has won a curator's choice award.26 Mar 09:10 PM
TravelWhy haven't you visited the 'Hawaii of Japan' yet?Just two hours from Tokyo there exists a paradise you've probably never heard of.24 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank of Japan ends era of negative interest rates, first hike in 17 yearsFinancial Times: Central bank becomes world’s last to unwind ultra-loose monetary policy.19 Mar 04:10 AM
New ZealandAn avalanche of grief: How two young Kiwis perished on a Japan mountainsidePierre Nixon and Kurt Bayer report on a double tragedy.15 Mar 08:00 PM
TravelA holiday in Japan for introverts, for those who find Tokyo overwhelmingYou've probably haven’t heard of Ehime. Bonus, nobody else has either.15 Mar 05:00 AM
All BlacksMystery surrounds All Blacks captain's fitness after reported injurySam Cane has missed his side’s last three matches in Japan.15 Mar 12:06 AM
New Zealand'It sets like concrete': Japan avalanche tragedy painful reminder for motherRobyn Gordon lost her 18-year-old son James after he was hit by an avalanche in 2000.13 Mar 09:14 AM
New ZealandAdventure company owner named as second Kiwi killed in Japan avalancheKiwi Joshua Sellens was the co-founder of a Japanese-based adventure company.12 Mar 08:17 PM
New Zealand'Tragic incident': Kiwi woman, 21, named as avalanche victimThe group were backcountry skiing in Hokkaido when the avalanche happened.11 Mar 09:51 PM
EntertainmentThe uncomfortable truth about Oppenheimer's Oscars successIt may have won over the Oscars, but some people are raising concerns about the film.11 Mar 09:16 PM
New ZealandTwo Kiwi skiers killed in Japan avalancheThe group were backcountry skiing in Hokkaido when the avalanche happened.11 Mar 06:36 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismJapan defies recession fears - and that could bode well for Kiwi tourismA resurgent, more confident Japanese economy could boost Kiwi tourism.11 Mar 01:31 AM
TravelWhat Kyoto's citizens are doing to fight off over-tourismOfficials have added new restrictions as concerns grow over misbehaving tourists.10 Mar 02:34 AM
Entertainment‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68Toriyama died of a blood clot in his brain on March 1, Bird Studio said.08 Mar 08:20 AM
TravelHot deals for your next holidayHelpful ideas (and great offers) for planning your next trip overseas.06 Mar 09:19 PM
TravelWant to be a samurai? Say hello to Japan's Fukushima PrefectureForget sushi vending machines, Japan’s legendary samurai soldiers are a holiday highlight.06 Mar 06:00 PM
TravelJapan reveals steep day charge to cut 'excessive' Mt Fuji crowdsFrom July pilgrims and tourists will be charged to climb Japan’s sacred mountain.05 Mar 07:00 PM
WorldUS police officer’s mistake leads to $525k settlement with Japanese manJapanese man wrongly accused of drink-driving takes his case to court.29 Feb 09:45 PM
EntertainmentShōgun: Disney’s bizarre, bloody tale of ritual suicide and crucifixionJames Clavell's hit novel is returning to TV in a brand-new version for the streaming era.28 Feb 01:35 AM
All BlacksWatch: Ardie Savea struggles with Japanese cuisineIt's a wrap: All Blacks star rises to onigiri challenge.26 Feb 06:07 PM
TravelFirst women take part in Japan's Naked Man festival in 1000 yearsThe Hadaka Matsuri has broken with more than a millennia of history.25 Feb 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeJapan’s Nikkei eclipses record high after 34 yearsFinancial Times: Money has flowed into Japanese stocks as investors pivot away from China.22 Feb 08:13 AM
TravelThe hottest travel deals this weekHoliday in the tropics or explore the scenic north.12 Feb 10:00 PM
TravelTaylor Swift jets in to Super Bowl from Tokyo Dome'We’re all gonna go on a great adventure', Swift tells Tokyo fans.10 Feb 08:48 PM
TravelWhat this village homestay will teach you about life in JapanBecome a part of the tight-knit Jashiki community.09 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe brief reign of Japan’s first foreign-born beauty queenNew York Times: Why Karolina Shiino resigned two weeks after winning the Miss Japan crown.08 Feb 11:04 PM
