OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Economics shifts leftCOMMENT: Low inflation, low wage growth is creating asset bubbles, exacerbating inequality and driving instability, writes Liam Dann.16 Aug 04:13 AM
WorldJapan's Emperor signals desire to stand downThe Japanese emperor has expressed concern about his ability to carry out his duties fully as he ages.08 Aug 09:45 AM
New ZealandTribute to Japan bombing victimsMoe than 100 people gathered at the Auckland Domain Wintergardens last night for a ceremony in remembrance of the 1945 Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs.07 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldChinese fleet sails near Senkaku islandsJapan summoned Chinese diplomats on Saturday to protest after six Chinese coast guard vessels approached disputed East China Sea islands 06 Aug 11:36 PM
BusinessMeet the man who brought you PokemonYou probably don't know him, but Al Kahn is likely to have had an enormous influence on your life.05 Aug 12:25 AM
WorldKnife-wielding man kills 19 in JapanA knifeman has killed at least 19 people and injured 45 in Sagamihara, west of Tokyo, according to reports.25 Jul 09:23 PM
WorldEmperor Akihito abdication plan deniedJapan's Imperial Household Agency has categorically denied reports that 82-year-old Emperor Akihito is planning to abdicate after 27 years on the throne.14 Jul 11:53 PM
EconomyDrifting world economy skirts the worst but still lagsCall it the drift economy. The world somehow manages to stay afloat yet doesn't go much of anywhere very fast.13 Jul 01:25 AM
CompaniesNintendo shares up 10pc on Pokémon crazeGaming phenomenon Pokémon GO is creating some buzz on the share market.11 Jul 01:35 AM
TravelAquariums reinvented in Tokyo exhibitAn exhibition in the Japanese capital is reinventing traditional aquariums of the Edo period08 Jul 02:27 AM
BusinessBunch of grapes sell for $15,000 in JapanThe grapes were bought by a supermarket owner who said they would be put on display.07 Jul 08:00 PM
BusinessKiwi wearable tech gets big investmentKiwi tech company StretchSense has secured its first major international investor from listed Japanese firm Start Today.29 Jun 08:40 PM
TravelHiroshima: The stack exchangeMany people will tell you that you haven't really experienced Hiroshima if you haven't tried a okonomiyaki.28 Jun 07:00 PM
BusinessMonk uses age-old wisdom for driverless taxisHisashi Taniguchi tries to sync millennia-old teachings with efforts to make AI part of everyday life.27 Jun 12:50 AM
TravelDiners get sick at famous Japan restaurantA Michelin-starred restaurant in Japan has closed temporarily after 14 people got food-poisoning.23 Jun 01:40 AM
BusinessHow Brexit could hurt the worldHere's how a Brexit could effect markets and world economies.21 Jun 06:10 PM
TravelJapan: Hidden scars of HiroshimaIn a tiny pancake shop, Regan Schoultz meets a survivor of the atomic raid.16 Jun 11:00 PM
TravelWhy you should never tip hereAfter stepping foot in Japan you'll quickly notice that there are rules, both written and unwritten, that everyone seems to know and follow.13 Jun 05:30 AM
BusinessStricter rules eyed for automakers in JapanJapan's crackdown is driven by data-faking.10 Jun 10:46 PM
WorldMissing boy's first words revealedYamato was found by a soldier at an empty Japanese air force building in Shikabe Town in Hokkaido after going missing for six days.03 Jun 12:19 AM
WorldParents left boy in bear territory as punishmentThe search resumed for a 7-year-old boy left in the woods of northern Japan as punishment by his parents.31 May 07:42 AM
TravelJapan: Tranquil times in OkinawaThe subtropical islands of Okinawa are officially part of Japan but it's almost like a different country.28 May 09:00 PM
WorldObama offers respect but no apologyAs anticipated, he did not offer an apology for the deaths.28 May 05:00 PM
TravelBar/fly: Nonbei Yokocho, TokyoThe bartender took a while to warm up but ended up being a great translator and all-round funny guy.26 May 03:00 AM
BusinessJapan startup spins future for synthetic silkLater this year, outdoor-gear retailer North Face will offer its environmentally conscious shoppers at its outlet in Tokyo's posh Harajuku fashion district a chance to save the planet.16 May 12:20 AM
TravelWelcome to Japan - just don't fartA Japanese tourism board has highlighted three unwanted habits in a bid to stop holidaymakers behaving badly when visiting27 Apr 11:41 PM
TravelJapan launches Snoopy museumA Snoopy Museum dedicated to the artwork of Charles M Schulz, the creator of the Peanuts comic strip, is opening its doors in Japan.22 Apr 02:59 AM
BusinessJapan's farmers driven to drinkJapan's burgeoning whisky business is driving rice farmer Hiroshi Tsubouchi to hit the booze.21 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelMonks in Japan bring the temple to the peopleAt first glance, the cafe, which also serves alcohol, looks like any other except for an altar next to the countertop bar with a Buddha statue set against a gold backdrop.19 Apr 12:15 AM
WorldJapan rescue operations 'a race against time'Authorities in Japan have ordered almost 250,000 from their homes following Saturday's 7.3 magnitude earthquake.16 Apr 09:04 PM
New Zealand'We were worried things would fall on us'A Kiwi couple living in the Japanese city hit by two earthquakes have been huddled in their car with their three young children for the past two nights.15 Apr 11:56 PM
TravelHedgehog cafe opens in JapanAdding to the ongoing trend of Japanese animal cafes, a lunch spot dedicated to the humble hedgehog has opened in Tokyo.08 Apr 03:35 AM
TravelStickers solve Japan's bath tattoo banJapan has compiled measures to reduce the number foreign visitors refused entry to bath facilities because of their tattoos.07 Apr 04:10 AM
TravelCherry blossom season blooms earlyCherry blossoms in Japan are blooming at a hastened pace this year as a result of a warm spell.31 Mar 08:48 PM
