No details have been released, but analysts and environmentalists fear it will pave the way for closer security ties and the ...

The Cook Islands needs trade and investment. Its economy depends on tourism, and, having graduated to “high-income” status in ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, ...

While the Sommeil Profond is the newest overnight bus to take to the roads – and is unique in that it offers fully reclining ...

China says a visit this week by the Cook Islands' prime minister to Beijing was not meant to conspire against anyone in the ...

The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up of 15 islands and atolls spread over 700 square miles (1.9 million square kilometres) ...

Hay fever sufferers beware. Forecasters are predicting that cedar and cypress pollen is arriving earlier and in larger ...

A painting in the collection of the Museum of Art, Kochi believed to be a forgery (Provided by the Museum of Art, Kochi) It’s ...

Japan is battling the coldest wave of the season with record-breaking snowfall in the northern main island of Hokkaido. Traffic has been hit and airports closed. Weather agencies have said the extreme ...

Rehoming a pet in Japan? Here are the best ways to secure your furry (or scaly) pet’s safety and happiness in a new home ...

The continent’s big hitters are popular for good reason, but veer off the beaten track for some lesser-visited sunny islands ...