Japanese
In the family - dishing out soul food
A close contender to Sushi for Japan’s national dish, turns out Kiwis too have a soft spot for ramen - the iconic bowl of soul. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar Audio
In the family - dishing out soul food
A close contender to Sushi for Japan’s national dish, turns out Kiwis too have a soft spot for ramen - the iconic bowl of soul. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar
AudioCalling Home: Jessica Gerrity in Saitama, Japan
Jessica Gerrity moved to Japan 18 years ago, without any Japanese language skills. After learning the language, thanks largely to watching TV, it wasn't long before she found herself working as a TV… Audio, Gallery
Calling Home: Kim Brice in Bangkok
Nelsonian Kim Brice moved to Bangkok in 2017 when he and his Thai partner Gap and their cat Milo returned to Gap's homeland so he could help his mother run their family restaurant. He's Calling Home… Audio
Japan quake sparks new life in the NZ vines
After the devastating 2011 Japan earthquake Kohei Koyama re-evaluated his life. The former investment banker came to New Zealand to make wine. Nine months ago he took another step, moving to Urlar… Audio
Japan quake sparks new life in the NZ vines
After the devastating 2011 Japan earthquake Kohei Koyama re-evaluated his life. The former investment banker came to New Zealand to make wine. Nine months ago he took another step, moving to Urlar…
AudioStory of the Day for 7 June 2019
Japanese minister say high heels are a "necessity" at work. Audio
Japanese war brides: 'They were tough cookies, all of them'
After WWII, around 50,000 Japanese women left for the United States with American husbands. Three journalists – and daughters of Japanese ‘war brides’ – have made an intimate short documentary telling… Video, Audio, Gallery
Wagyu grower eyes juicy foreign markets
An update on how the more specialist meat breed Wagyu is doing in New Zealand. Wagyu is a traditional Japanese breed which is known for its fat-marbled meat. Firstlight Foods, the only commercial… Audio
Wagyu grower eyes juicy foreign markets
An update on how the more specialist meat breed Wagyu is doing in New Zealand. Wagyu is a traditional Japanese breed which is known for its fat-marbled meat. Firstlight Foods, the only commercial…
AudioTonjiru (Pork & Veggies Miso Soup)
Recipe by Takehito Maeda
From Nine To Noon on Monday 20 July 2015
A tiny rural school goes global
A tiny school in Rotorua (new entrant to senior students) has a total immersion approach to learning te Reo Maori and Mandarin but they are also going global. With their Mandarin teacher being one of… Audio, Gallery
A tiny rural school goes global
A tiny school in Rotorua (new entrant to senior students) has a total immersion approach to learning te Reo Maori and Mandarin but they are also going global. With their Mandarin teacher being one of…
AudioTotal Immersion - A tiny rural school goes global
Preparing 1200 Chinese dumplings and traditional soup for guests, Te Kura Kaupapa Motuhake O Tawhiuau - a tiny rural school in Murupara south of Rotorua - is hosting its cultural day. They might be… Audio, Gallery
Total Immersion - A tiny rural school goes global
Preparing 1200 Chinese dumplings and traditional soup for guests, Te Kura Kaupapa Motuhake O Tawhiuau - a tiny rural school in Murupara south of Rotorua - is hosting its cultural day. They might be…
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