WorldRepeat quake jolts northeastern JapanA strong earthquake struck the same Japanese coast devastated by last year's massive quake and tsunami, generating small waves but no immediate reports of heavy damage.07 Dec 09:24 PM
TravelJapan: Love shack, babyIan D. Robinson finds an odd way to get intimate in Japan.28 Nov 08:30 PM
TravelJapan: Care for some sushi?When in Japan, do as the Japanese do - ski. And when not skiing, learn how to make sushi.27 Nov 11:00 PM
WorldNZ legally challenges Japanese whalingNew Zealand has joined Australia in questioning the validity of Japan's whaling for scientific purposes in the Southern Ocean, says MP Murray McCully.23 Nov 02:03 AM
TravelJapan: Early risers catch tuna in TokyoAny fisherman knows that catching the big one often requires waking up very early. The same is true for seafood lovers angling to see the famous tuna auction at the Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo.21 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelDiscovering Japan by trainGreg Rules uses his seven-day rail pass to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and to the Hakone mountains and lakes district before returning to Tokyo.16 Oct 03:00 AM
TravelJapan: Easy times in historic KyotoGetting lost is part of discovering an unfamiliar city. And, as Chris Pritchard discovers, negotiating the streets of Kyoto throws up some unique challenges.27 Sep 10:00 PM
BDBDBusinessOlympus ex-boss admits to $1.8b cover-upCamera-maker Olympus' former president has admitted covering up US$1.5 billion in investment losses.25 Sep 04:05 AM
New ZealandPM: Apec talks 'on track'Clear cut results are thin on the ground but Prime Minister John Key said today he was happy with this year's Apec economic meeting in Vladivostok, Russia.09 Sep 06:24 AM
TravelJapan: Where a tattoo paints a dangerous pictureGetting a tattoo in Japan means forever entering the world of other people with tattoos and staying within it.05 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandThinking small lifts American car salesEurope and Japan gain, but US makers take a hit as buyers turn away from the thirsty monsters that have ruled the market.04 Aug 05:30 PM
