OpinionBank of Japan experiments at the wrong timeCOMMENT: The Bank of Japan would have been better off sticking to something closer to its traditional caution.22 Sep 01:00 AM
TravelTokyo: Koto callingHead away from the hustle and bustle to find a different side to Tokyo, suggests Linda Lombardi.08 Sep 07:00 PM
TravelJapan: Bridging the gapAmelia Langford takes on Japan's 'Shimanami Kaido' cycleway, and finds it's not all downhill.04 Sep 12:10 AM
TravelJapan's volcanic Hakone Ropeway reopensThe service has gradually resumed since the volcanic alert level for Mount Hakone was raised in May 2015.02 Sep 12:15 AM
TourismTokyo honeymoon spot worries about yen riseA Japanese hotel fit for Marilyn Monroe is seeing signs of spending from foreign tourists starting to wane.30 Aug 03:57 AM
TravelMad day trips on Japan's bullet trainTokyo is a city lit up with technology, where public transport is refreshingly efficient.25 Aug 04:00 AM
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
