WorldOmicron keeps world on edge as variant reaches USEuropean Union chief says waiting for advice on the new variant feels like 'an eternity'.01 Dec 05:25 PM
WorldOmicron variant spread faster, wider than anyone thoughtOmicron variant was slipping into other countries before South Africa raised the alarm.30 Nov 04:59 PM
WorldJapan confirms first case of Omicron variantPatient, a man in his 30s, tested positive upon arrival at a Japanese airport on Sunday.30 Nov 07:27 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs world shuts borders to stop Omicron, Japan offers a cautionary taleNew York Times: Japan is again barring nonresident. There is an economic and human cost.30 Nov 04:00 AM
WorldJapan bans foreign visitors as Omicron spreadsJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says the measure will take effect Tuesday.29 Nov 05:43 AM
World'Literally shocked': Place where Delta 'mutated to extinction'Potentially revolutionary theory has sought to explain country's sudden decline in cases.22 Nov 05:00 PM
TravelHot wheels: Japanese city bus turned into mobile saunaThe local network has made a lateral move into mobile public saunas.15 Nov 12:43 AM
LifestyleFormer Japan princess moves to US with commoner husbandThe couple married and left behind a nation that criticised their romance.14 Nov 08:01 PM
New Zealand'The human side of war': Untold stories of New Zealanders' experiences in World War II subject of new bookFew were left untouched by the deadliest war in history.13 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldKishida re-elected as Japan's PM in parliamentary voteGoverning party scores a major victory in key parliamentary elections.10 Nov 07:01 AM
TravelTikTok Travel: 10 most popular cities revealedHow many of these iconic destinations have you visited?03 Nov 12:02 AM
WorldMan in Joker costume attacks Tokyo commutersThree seriously injured after stabbing attack and commuter train set on fire.31 Oct 05:29 PM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsAt last, a royal wedding. But no trumpets, just a news conferenceNew York Times: Torturous path to marriage for Princess Mako leads to a registry office.26 Oct 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsHeavy is the burden on Japan's royal womenNew York Times: One of the toughest places to be a woman in Japan is in its royal family.26 Oct 05:00 AM
TravelVending machine sells airline tickets to 'mystery' locationsWould you let a vending machine decide the destination of your next trip?25 Oct 11:59 PM
WorldJapan puzzling over sudden virus successBaffling: Tokyo bars are packed, trains are crowded, and the mood is celebratory.18 Oct 05:25 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThis pristine beach is one of Japan's last. Soon it will be filled with concreteNew York Times: Construction is Japan's answer to the threat of natural disaster.13 Oct 08:02 PM
TravelHere's a feel-good Japanese holiday we can all experienceWhen boredom strikes, make like the Japanese and replicate their annual Sports Day.09 Oct 10:00 PM
WorldPowerful quake shakes Tokyo causing injuries, blackoutsMagnitude 5.9 earthquake has injured at least 17 people in Japan's capital.07 Oct 05:14 PM
WorldNation's Covid trend baffles expertsBy the end of August, Japan was clocking up more than 24,000 cases a day.06 Oct 09:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's okay to not be okay': Taradale teen's message to Japanese youthGroup of NZ teens using symbols of strength to spread message: "it's okay to not be okay".06 Oct 01:24 AM
WorldJapan's Parliament elects former diplomat Kishida as new PMFumio Kishida was elected Japan's Prime Minister in a parliamentary vote today.04 Oct 05:57 AM
RoyalsJapanese princess diagnosed with PTSD as wedding loomsPrincess Mako has been diagnosed with complex PTSD after media reports of money scandal.01 Oct 09:19 PM
WorldJapan ex-diplomat Kishida wins party vote, to become new PMFormer Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election today.29 Sep 08:40 AM
WorldJapan set to lift all virus emergency steps with 56% of the population vaccinatedPlans such as vaccine passports and virus tests will be put in place.28 Sep 02:39 AM
TravelSpring has sprung and New Zealand cherry blossom season is in full swingMake the most of New Zealand cherry blossom this spring, whether in real life or online.25 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSuper Rugby'I've done everything I can to try to be an All Black'Dixon unsure on Japan take off date, meanwhile Magpies come first.16 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldNorth Korea warns of 'destruction' of ties with the South over missile testsRelations on the peninsula are strained after both countries tested ballistic missiles.16 Sep 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessLiquor giant Lion fined for overseas investment law breach'They will only incur a laughable fine and get retrospective consent anyway.'08 Sep 05:32 AM
RoyalsJapan's Princess Mako knocks back $1.7m payoutPrincess Mako must renounce her royal status to marry a commoner under Japanese law.05 Sep 01:07 AM
New ZealandCovid-infected Air NZ staffer: What we knowThe woman is aged in her 60s and was fully vaccinated.18 Aug 10:02 PM
LifestyleSudoku maker Maki Kaji diesA New Zealand fan pitched the puzzle to The Times newspaper and it quickly went global.17 Aug 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tokyo's Olympic-sized hangoverEditorial: The best-laid plans, hopes and dreams don't always come to fruition.13 Aug 05:00 PM
Olympics'7000 complaints': Nagoya mayor bites into Olympian's gold medalA local politician's Olympics faux pas sparked anger and complaints.12 Aug 10:38 PM
