Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are considering a visit to Iwoto Island in April to pay respects to the victims of the fierce fighting in the closing stages of World War II 80 years ...
As Asia-Pacific prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, conservatives in Japan warn that the nation faces a “history war” in 2025 as regional rivals release films and ...
Susan Hayase and Tom Izu fell in love while fighting for Japanese American reparations. “Tom was giving a speech, and he’s clutching the lectern and talking really fast,” Hayase recalled with a laugh.
With her rosebud lips and raven-black hair contrasting with the snow-white of her complexion, the young woman in the photograph epitomised the legendary beauty of Japanese geisha. And this ...
Toshihiro Mutsuda was only 5 years old when he last saw his father, who was drafted by Japan's Imperial Army in ... museum aboard the USS Lexington, a WWII aircraft carrier, in Corpus Christi ...
About 21,900 Japanese soldiers and 7,000 U.S. soldiers died in the battle. Emperor Naruhito's parents, former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko, also visited Iwoto Island to mourn the war ...
A WWII-era Japanese grenade was found by a Collections Associate while researching artifacts to display during the museum’s upcoming 75th anniversary celebration in 2025. Quite a surprise ...
As the Asia-Pacific region prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Japanese conservatives are warning of a “history war” in 2025. They argue that films and television ...