EntertainmentCaviar, truffle and chicken pot pies: What Hollywood will eat at the OscarsThe menu spans 25,000 small plates, from Miyazaki beef to 1000 mac and cheese.11 Mar 01:49 AM
TravelThese 7 destinations are unbeatable. How many have you ticked off?One travel writer shares 7 spots they can't help but revisit. 03 Mar 07:00 AM
WorldJapanese ‘cat carver’ captures every detail of his subjectsTokyo artist Makoto Nishi has spent three decades hand-carving lifelike cats.08 Jan 05:00 PM
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Crime'Pure aggression': Staff defend themselves with chairs as armed offenders raid Auckland eateryThe restaurant's co-owner said offenders were wielding sharp objects as well as hammers.20 Jan 03:13 AM
LifestyleChicken katsu don made easyTry this flavourful Japanese classic with a homemade sauce.30 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleSky-high yakitori? Here's how you should spend your weekend in AucklandChristmas markets, art and food for a good cause, plus much more.01 Nov 05:00 PM
TravelWhy Tokyo's Sancha neighbourhood is the perfect base for first-timersBonus, it flies completely under the tourist radar.16 Sep 07:00 AM
TravelJesse Mulligan reflects on his stay at the uber-luxe Ritz-Carlton KyotoIs this $2000 per night hotel worthy of a return visit?04 Sep 07:00 AM
TravelThe secret to eating like you know what you're doing in OsakaFrom sushi vending machines to Hello Kitty-shaped cakes.16 Jul 06:00 PM
TravelIs the Japan ski scene as good as everyone makes out?Everyone raves about skiing in Japan, but is it worth the hype?21 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandVictim's son thanks community as Auckland sushi shop reopens after brutal stabbingThe son says his mum and the family are 'getting stronger by the day'.06 May 05:00 PM
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PremiumPremiumTravelKyoto wants you back, but it has some polite suggestionsThe New York Times: Kyoto, Japan is grappling with how to accommodate the crowds.19 Oct 07:17 PM
