TravelWould you spend a night in a Japanese 'Love Hotel'?Need a quiet hour (or 12) with your lover? Just book into one of Japan's 'Love Hotels'.22 Feb 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJapan's unions 'are built around men.' Can a female leader change that?New York Times: Proving unions can be strong allies to working women is critical.17 Feb 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhere a thousand digital eyes keep watch over the elderlyNew York Times: Is electronic surveillance an answer to an epidemic of dementia?09 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldStaffers complain of racism, abuse by WHO leader in AsiaStaffers have accused top director of the WHO in the Western Pacific of racist behaviour.29 Jan 04:05 AM
TravelTourist Taxes: Countries that will charge visitors extra in 2022Where will you be hit with a tourist tax and why?20 Jan 01:05 AM
TravelBillionaire returns starry-eyed from space with business dreamsReturning to life with gravity was quite the comedown for the Japanese billionaire.09 Jan 11:39 PM
WorldAustralia joins new defence pact to deter China in the PacificThe pact builds on Australia's commitment to other US-led alliances.06 Jan 07:50 PM
New ZealandKevin Menzies: Lest we forget - the New Zealand and Allied POWs interned in Japan80 years ago today the first Allied POWs arrived in Japan.06 Jan 04:00 PM
World'Surge may be inevitable': Asia keeps Omicron managed as cases explodeMuch of Asia has largely managed to keep Omicron at bay even as the variant rages.29 Dec 07:49 PM
TravelSpace trip too short says Japanese space touristYusaku Maezawa said 12 days was 'not enough' and 20 would be better.22 Dec 06:52 PM
World'Do not discriminate': Japan's surprising approach to unvaxxedJust over 78 per cent of Japan's 126 million people are fully vaccinated.22 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldOsaka arson suspect identified, buildings to be checkedThe suspect set a mental clinic ablaze in an eight-story building where he was a patient.19 Dec 08:07 AM
World27 feared dead in building fire in OsakaDozens of people are feared dead after a fire broke out in the building.17 Dec 05:19 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelGreat heights: Why glamping is out, and luxury treehouses are the next big thingFrom France to japan to Kaikōura, luxury treehouses are setting new heights for travellers15 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelPassport Power: NZ's top 10 ranking in the worldGot one of these 10 passports? Then you're in luck according to a new study.14 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelOmicron kicks hurting tourism industry while it's still downFrom Japan to Israel, Germany to France, Omicron gives tourism a devastating déjà vu.01 Dec 09:54 PM
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
