Japan changed faster than almost any major state in modern history, moving from feudal isolation to industrial and military ...
TOKYO (AP) — The UNESCO World Heritage committee on Saturday decided to register Japan’s controversial Sado gold mine as a cultural heritage site after the country agreed to include it in an exhibit ...
Nihon Hidankyo was honored “for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.” It’s a culmination of nearly 70 years of work. The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a ...
Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu signs the Instrument of Surrender on behalf of the Japanese government, on board USS Missouri (BB-63), Sep. 2, 1945. Credit: Army Signal Corps photographer ...