APEC summit disrupted by Kim’s ballistic missile landing near Japan

APEC summit disrupted by Kim’s ballistic missile landing near Japan

Anthony Albanese said North Korea violated multiple UN resolutions and must stop,while the Japanese PM said the provocation cannot be condoned.

  • byPoppy McPherson andPanu Wongcha-um

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Tokyo places to eat:Why Japan's capital is the world's best city for food

Tokyo places to eat:Why Japan's capital is the world's best city for food

Tokyo has the world's best food,argues Ben Groundwater,whose new book,Neon Lights in Tokyo,explains why this city of almost 40 million people eats better than anywhere else.

  • byBen Groundwater
‘I deeply regret that’:Japan Cabinet minister resigns over Unification Church ties,replaced

‘I deeply regret that’:Japan Cabinet minister resigns over Unification Church ties,replaced

It is a further blow to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government,which has been rocked by his party’s close ties to the controversial church following the assassination Shinzo Abe.

  • byMari Yamaguchi
Rewatching Lost in Translation nearly 20 years on:a rude awakening

Rewatching Lost in Translation nearly 20 years on:a rude awakening

At the time,the movie was celebrated for capturing Tokyo’s essence – yet for much of it,the city is noticeably absent.

  • byAmelia Lester
Japan and Australia’s new security deal amid China concerns

Japan and Australia’s new security deal amid China concerns

A new security deal will clear the way for Australia and Japan to share more intelligence about Chinese military operations in the region.

  • byDavid Crowe
‘Instantly recognisable’ kangaroo invites tourists to hop back over to Australia

‘Instantly recognisable’ kangaroo invites tourists to hop back over to Australia

Ruby the Kangaroo has been launched in Japan as part of Tourism Australia’s new “Come and Say G’Day” campaign to entice international visitors back to Australia after the pandemic.

  • byRachel Clun
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Six of the best cities to visit in Kyushu,Japan

Six of the best cities to visit in Kyushu,Japan

Kyushu,the southernmost of Japan's four main islands,is scenic,balmy and slow-paced yet offers plenty to keep you amused.

  • byBrian Johnston
Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen Line,Japan:New bullet train route is Japan's shortest

Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen Line,Japan:New bullet train route is Japan's shortest

If you are travelling on Japan's newest Shinkansen line you may need to rethink your lunch plans.

  • byUte Junker
‘Dangerous and reckless’:North Korea fires missile over Japan,residents warned to take cover

‘Dangerous and reckless’:North Korea fires missile over Japan,residents warned to take cover

The launch was the most provocative weapons demonstration by North Korea this year as it ramps up missile tests to a record pace.

  • byHyung-Jin Kim,Kim Tong-Hyung andMari Yamaguchi
What is ramen? Where to find the best of the Japanese noodle dish

What is ramen? Where to find the best of the Japanese noodle dish

Noodles,broth,seasoning,toppings. However,like a haiku poem,within these strict parameters you have infinite possibilities

  • byBen Groundwater
Japan things to do:20 reasons to book your holiday to Japan now

Japan things to do:20 reasons to book your holiday to Japan now

It's the news so many Australians have been waiting for:Japan is reopening to independent travellers.

  • byDanielle Demetriou