Japan
Japanese couples forced to share surnames
The Japanese Supreme Court has upheld a law requiring married couples to have the same surnames, in a blow to women's rights activists.
Auckland City out of Club World Cup
Japanese football champions Hiroshima beat Auckland City FC 2-0 in the opening game of the Club World Cup in Japan to book their place in the quarter finals.
Japan's plan to catch drones with drones
Police in Tokyo are to introduce interceptor drones with nets to catch suspicious drones in sensitive areas.
Ghost boats thought to come from North Korea
Flimsy fishing boats carrying corpses are washing up in increasing numbers along Japan's coastline. Audio
A dozen North Korean boats with bodies wash-up in Japan
Flimsy fishing boats carrying corpses are washing up in increasing number along Japans coastline. Audio
Toby and Toby on Japan resuming its whale hunt
OPINION: The Japanese are sharpening their harpoons and resuming their whale hunt for 'science'. Toby Manhire and Toby Morris smell something fishy.
Japanese whalers leave for minke kill
Japanese whaling ships have departed for this year's Antarctic hunt, despite international opposition. Audio
Japanese whalers set to resume minke kill
A Japanese whaling fleet is on its way to the Southern Ocean where it intends to kill more than 300 minke whales. Audio
Japan resumes whaling
International law expert Al Gillespie talks about Japan's attitude to the International Court of Justice as it resumes whaling in the Southern Ocean. Audio
Japan's whaling decision draws international criticism
Japan's decision to resume whaling in the Southern Ocean has drawn international condemnation. University of Waikato Professor Alexander Gillespie, an expert in international law and conservation… Audio
NZ urges Japan to halt whaling plans
The New Zealand government may have to physically stop Japan's ships if it wants to prevent the country from whaling in the Southern Ocean, a conservation group says.
Japan bosses apologise for ticket confusion
Japanese rugby bosses received another blow to their reputation after the Top League season opener was played out in front of a half-empty stadium in Tokyo.
Japan rolls out power generation project
Japan is assisting Pacific Island countries with efforts to upgrade power systems in a bid to ensure reliable supply.
Japan rolls out Pacific aid package
A three-year aid package to Pacific Islands worth 450 million US dollars is being rolled out by Japan. Audio
Japan exit RWC despite three gripping pool wins
Japan's Rugby World Cup campaign ended with a 28-18 victory over the USA that left them as the first team to win three pool games, yet fail to reach the quarter-finals.
Japan
Palmerston North raised journalist Motoko Kakubayashi now resides in Tokyo and works for University of Tokyo's Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe, Japan's pop. 126,434,964… Audio
Meet the Super Rugby Sunwolves
Japan Rugby has confirmed the name of its Super Rugby team for the 2016 season.
Japanese Youth - Dr Dwayne Dixon
Ever thought about sending your two-year-old out to run errands on their own? It's probably not something that most New Zealand parents would consider doing, but in Japan, it's a common sight. So too… Audio
Japan beat Samoa at RWC
Japan have added another RWC scalp to their shock win over South Africa by beating Samoa 26-5 to give themselves a chance of their first ever quarter-final.
RWC LIVE: Samoa vs Japan
Rugby World Cup: Japan have beaten Samoa at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes. Look back at LIVE commentary of the game here.
