TravelTemple hotels: What you should know about shukuboThe Internet has helped the shukubo renaissance, but left many with qustions.28 Sep 03:30 AM
All BlacksHow not to drive in Japan, explained by the All BlacksAll Blacks Jordie Barrett, Richie Mo'unga, Ardie Savea, and others feature in the video.26 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessComplaints about ponzi operator ignored by authoritiesFormal fraud complaints laid with authorities in 2014 - but scam kept running for years.25 Sep 07:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe Ponzi scheme, the dead suspect and the missing $45m"Labyrinth" immigration and investment scheme targeting Japanese investors owes $45m.24 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelJapan's maddest mascots: Rogue otters and enema bottles"Kill it with fire. . ." was one of the more direct responses.24 Sep 03:30 AM
EconomyGains of CPTPP Trans-Pacific trade deal yet to be seenWithout US, Trans-Pacific trade deal isn't delivering everything that was promised.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelFrom here to there: Tokyo to Mt FujiJapan's iconic volcano is just a short trip from Tokyo writes Sarah Pollok.22 Sep 12:00 AM
All BlacksCan Sky do better? New battle over Cup TV rightsSky TV says "of course we will be discussing Rugby World Cup 2023 when the time is right".20 Sep 08:35 PM
Rugby World CupNorthlanders off to Japan for Rugby World CupHordes of Northlanders are off to Japan for a "familiar" event.18 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandChina gaffe: Where in the world is Jacinda Ardern?The Prime Minister appeared to forget where she was at a Tokyo standup last night.18 Sep 07:49 PM
New ZealandTrade, tourism on Jacinda Ardern's agenda for Japan tripThe CPTPP has already boosted NZ exports to Japan by tens of millions of dollars.18 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandParly Rugby Team settle old score in JapanNZ's Parliamentary Rugby Team now have a chance to reclaim World Cup from Australia.17 Sep 05:37 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelTrain Check: Riding the train from Tokyo to NaritaTejas Lamb rides aboard the NEX Shinjuku-Narita train from Shinjuku to Narita Airport17 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandUK Trade Minister makes surprise visit to NZLiz Truss says the UK has an eye on joining the CPTPP.15 Sep 11:07 PM
WorldWarning shot: US Marines 'remind China of America's military edge' with drillsUS Marines have conducted airfield drills in the East and South China seas.14 Sep 03:52 AM
WorldPope Francis to visit Thailand and Japan in NovemberVisit will honour the small Catholic communities in each country.13 Sep 08:06 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThese men in Japan dared to take paternity leave. It cost them dearlyNew York Times: The men bucked norms and were punished with demotions and pay cuts.12 Sep 10:57 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks arrive in Japan ahead of Rugby World CupThe team were greeted by fans, many wearing All Black jerseys and waving the NZ flag.09 Sep 06:38 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: Lunches will feed bad habitsBetween the developed and developing worlds we have two different population problems08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksIan Foster: Social media is a 'trap' for All BlacksAll Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster says social media is an "absolute trap".07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupAll Blacks prove to be big business at World Cup camp baseThe All Blacks are big business in the Japanese city set to host their pre-World Cup camp.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupAll Black prop's amazing gift to parentsPowerhouse prop Ofa Tuungafasi opens up on family, heartbreak and the black jersey.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTickets still available but numbers dropping for Rugby World CupAccommodation in Tokyo is still available but you'll need to get in fast.05 Sep 05:02 AM
LifestyleWatch Water Baby: How Kiwi freedivers had their baby under waterStunning Images show how William Trubridge and Sachiko Fukumoto had their baby under water02 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupWhy some All Blacks stars won't take families to World CupSome All Blacks have opted to keep their families at home during the Rugby World Cup31 Aug 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Anti-groping' device that marks sexual assault attackersThe surprising Japanese gadget sold out in 30 minutes.30 Aug 11:35 PM
LifestyleAll Blacks strut their stuff in their underwear at Fashion WeekDamian McKenzie, Brad Weber and Ngani Laumape were among the runway models.27 Aug 07:04 AM
TravelTosa Reihoku: Japan's thrill-seeker festivalThe Tosa Reihoku Festival takes place until the end of the year in mountainous Kochi.26 Aug 02:42 AM
WorldMeet 'Mindar,' the robotic Buddhist priestA Japanese temple has settled on a new plan for connecting with the masses.23 Aug 08:17 PM
WorldSouth Korea cancels Japan intelligence dealThe decision is expected to further aggravate tensions between South Korea and Japan.22 Aug 09:50 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe right answer? 8,186,699,633,530,061 (An abacus makes it look almost easy)New York Times: Japanese students use the abacus to perform dazzling mathematical feats.21 Aug 09:49 PM
WorldHistory complicates Seoul-Tokyo trade disputeHere's a look at the source of the troubles between Seoul and Tokyo.20 Aug 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsThe real hurdle at Tokyo's Olympic test events: The heatNew York Times: Tokyo faces extreme temperatures during test events a year out from Games.18 Aug 11:34 PM
New Zealand'This is a dream': Richie McCaw tells boy he's going to Rugby World CupEleven-year-old Toby Fletcher and his dad are off on the trip of a lifetime.17 Aug 05:47 AM