Japan
Quake Rocks Japan
A tsunami warning has been issued after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan. The quake hit this morning, 67 km northeast of Iwaki and at a depth of 10km, the US Geological Survey… Audio
Huge sinkhole swallows street in Japan
A giant sinkhole has swallowed a five-lane street in the centre of one of Japan's biggest cities.
Nelson to re-sign sister city relationship with Miyazu, Japan
Nelson is to renew its sister city relationship with Miyazu, Japan despite questionable commercial gains. Audio
Work hard, smell bad, die young
A government survey in Japan has just found that 1 in 5 workers are at risk of dying from overwork. Audio
Japan to need whale-sized reason to continue hunt
The world's whaling watchdog has voted for stricter scrutiny of an exemption allowing whales to be killed for scientific research.
Toyota expands car recall over faulty airbags
The world's biggest carmaker, Toyota, is recalling another 5.8 million cars worldwide over potentially faulty air bags made by supplier Takata.
Japan blasts: One dead in Utsunomiya city
Multiple blasts in the Japanese city of Utsunomiya have killed one person and injured at three, emergency services say.
Asia correspondent - Charlotte Glennie
Charlotte discusses the latest anti-US rhetoric from Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, the spread of the Zika virus in the region, the hunt for Japan's "angel of death", why you might not be able… Audio
Japanese group in Samoa to improve water supply
Three water experts from Japan are in Samoa to work with the Samoa Water Authority to improve the country's water supply.
Decision looms in Hawaii on ambitious conservation motion
Decision time is approaching for members of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature on a controversial motion on fisheries protection.
Eels studied in American Samoa
A Japanese research vessel has been in American Samoa to collect samples of fresh water eels as eel numbers elsewhere are dropping.
Japan's emperor hints at wish to abdicate
Japanese Emperor Akihito has subtly told the Japanese people he eventually wishes to step down from the throne.
David Goldblatt: the Olympics - then and now
Kim Hill talks to David Goldblatt, one of the world's most celebrated sportswriters, about his new book The Games: A Global History of the Olympics. Audio
Freshwater eels focus for Pacific marine researchers
Eels will be on the mind of two scientists from the Pacific Community's Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems Division, who set out today on a Japanese research vessel.
Japan knife attack: Suspect previously committed for threats
The suspect in a stabbing spree that left 19 dead in Japan was committed to hospital earlier this year after telling police he was willing to kill.
19 dead in Japanese mass murder
The worst mass murder in Japan in 70 years has left 19 people dead and 45 injured at a facility for the disabled near Tokyo. Video, Audio
Knife attack kills 19 at hospital near Tokyo
The worst mass murder in Japan in 70 years has left 19 people dead and 45 injured at a facility for the disabled near Tokyo. Washington Post correspondent Anna Fifield joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Japanese case out wind power scheme in Tonga
A preparatory survey by the Japan International Cooperation Agency has found the building of a 1.3 megawatt wind power system is feasible in Tonga. A preparatory survey by the Japan...
Asia correspondent Charlotte Glennie
Charlotte Glennie reports from Asia on suggestions Japan's Emperor is to abdicate. Audio
Fiji and Japan sign new aviation deal
Fiji and Japan have signed up to a new aviation agreement.
