LifestyleMen find true love with sex dollsMeet the men who shun real-life relationships in favour of rubber romance with sex dolls.02 Jul 12:27 AM
New ZealandSurvivor of horror hit-and-run in talksA cyclist almost killed in a Queenstown hit-and-run is still recovering from her ordeal.30 Jun 03:09 AM
TravelWhy Nara Park beats animal cafesForget cat cafes - if you want to get up close and personal with animals, go here.26 Jun 10:48 PM
New ZealandNZ first in line for Pacific Alliance trade dealNew Zealand seeks greater status with important Latin and South American bloc26 Jun 09:03 PM
New ZealandKiwis and Aussies, best friends forever?Forget the old rivalries - Australians love us underneath it all.21 Jun 05:48 AM
WorldAustralia blasts Japan's new whaling lawsJapan has passed a law that allows it to protect its whaling fleet.20 Jun 05:23 AM
TravelHow to drink sake in JapanSake is a part of Japanese cuisine that foreign visitors mostly appreciate superficially.19 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandToo early for talk of bilateral deal: McClayWashington meeting will be third for NZ Trade Minister.13 Jun 05:36 AM
LifestyleEatery only hires those with dementiaA restaurant stuffing up orders wouldn't normally seem like a success, would it?11 Jun 06:35 PM
CompaniesAsahi preparing to export ginMajor Japanese alcoholic beverage companies are preparing to export gin.10 Jun 09:35 PM
BusinessGoogle sells robot dog companyGoogle's parent company Alphabet has sold Boston Dynamics to Japanese tech giant SoftBank.10 Jun 03:42 AM
WorldUS, Japan stage joint military exercise near North KoreaUS and Japan have taken part in a joint military exercise close to North Korea's coast.03 Jun 03:13 AM
TravelDon't try walking in here with a tattooHaving ink could get you banned from this Japanese tourist attraction.31 May 12:43 AM
WorldThe island off-limits to womenThis little island is steeped in religious tradition including a ban on all women.22 May 04:47 AM
BusinessTPP ministers agree on next steps for dealSome TPP provisions could still apply to the US, says Todd McClay.21 May 06:01 AM
RoyalsPrincess to leave royal family for loveThe shrinking royal population has raised fears that the youngest prince may be the last.18 May 05:55 AM
New ZealandPM delighted with TPP talks in JapanEarly implementation of 11-country trade deal is possible, says Bill English.18 May 12:59 AM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Bill English's light relief in JapanCOMMENT: Prime Minister Bill English avoided hard questions and awkward handshakes.17 May 07:10 PM
WorldHiker killed by chopper sent to save himStones dislodged by a rescue helicopter landed on the injured hiker in Japan.16 May 11:59 PM
LifestyleThe women being tricked into pornThe Japanese porn industry is tricking woman into joining the "entertainment industry".16 May 11:31 PM
CurrencyPrinting money can be a great ideaMoney doesn't grow on trees. But Japan figured out something even better.16 May 08:14 PM
OpinionSoper: FTA with Japan would be good startCOMMENT: PM and his trade delegation are trying to jolly Japanese, writes Barry Soper.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTPP and North Korea on PM's Japan agendaPrime Minister Bill English says his Japan trip is a priority.15 May 07:58 AM
TravelJapan's trains toe the lineTokyo railway station - where even the doughnuts are better.14 May 05:00 PM
BusinessJapan looks to India to fill IT shortfallIt plans support for foreigners seeking jobs in Japanese companies, according to sources.02 May 08:23 PM
TravelInside Japan's new luxury trainJapan's spectacular Shiki-shima train is an exercise in luxury travel on wheels.01 May 09:42 PM
WorldJapan sends biggest warship to PacificJapan has dispatched its biggest warship to protect a US military vessel in the Pacific.01 May 05:54 PM
World'This is Kim giving us the finger'Latest missile test was Kim Jong-un's way of sending a message to US and allies.29 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldKim's easy target: Just 10 mins warningThis country will have just 10 minutes to prepare should North Korea launch a nuke.26 Apr 03:07 AM
New ZealandNZ spied on Japan: NSA documentNew Zealand is alleged have collected information on Japan's whaling lobbying.25 Apr 08:57 PM
WorldUS carrier in exercises with JapanTwo Japanese destroyers joined the USS Carl Vinson and two other US warships.23 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldPM: N Korea 'could threaten Australia'Turnbull said the North Korean regime is a threat to peace and stability in Australia.18 Apr 05:18 AM
TravelJapan: Fast food on a bullet trainOscar Quine eats ekiben on a Japanese bullet train.18 Apr 01:00 AM
BusinessThe potato chip crisis gripping JapanDemand for potato chips has surged in Japan this week and bags are selling for $16.17 Apr 01:10 AM
