Japanese World War II poison gas still affecting people today
Millions of chemical weapons were produced by Japan during its war with China, and many were abandoned across both countries as the fighting came to an end.
Memorials continue for child victim of 1923 massacres in Japan
The incident, which saw 6-year-old Munekazu Tachibana beaten to death, occurred while martial law was imposed to maintain public order in the aftermath of an earthquake.
South Korea says leaders' summit with Japan still on
Japan’s conservative Sankei Shimbun daily reported late Saturday that Tokyo was working to postpone the meeting, citing multiple Japanese government officials.
Japan says South Korea working to solve wartime labor compensation row
A senior Japanese Foreign Ministry official said South Korea is working toward a resolution of the long-pending wartime labor compensation issue, which has soured bilateral relations.
What does 'normalization' really mean for Japan-China ties?
A look at the history of relations between the two countries shows a delicate balance and coexistence set against recurring tensions.
Ukraine apologizes for linking Hirohito and Hitler in official tweet
An official Ukrainian government Twitter account apologized after showing a picture of Emperor Hirohito alongside Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini in video about the defeat of fascism.
Saigo Takamori: The last ‘true’ samurai, defender of the Japanese spirit
Saigo Takamori's samurai rank was low, but that might account for his love for the land and disdain for wealth and power.
A narrative forms around the 'divine country'
The seeds of modern Japanese nationalism were sown by nativist scholar Motoori Norinaga, who lauded the concept of "mono no aware."
Watanabe Kazan: One scholar’s equivocal rebellion
Watanabe Kazan discovered a talent for drawing early on and became a hack artist, painting on demand for pennies. It kept starvation at bay.
Russia foreign minister plans Japan visit within next few months
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov voiced concern that Japan's status as an ally of the United States is proving to be an obstacle to bilateral relations between Tokyo and Moscow.
Education ministry seeks to iron out wrinkles over school history syllabus
“Modern global history” is to be made a compulsory subject in senior high schools in Japan from 2022.
Kishida says stabilizing ties with South Korea important amid row
The prime minister said that "international agreements and promises must be fulfilled" and that he hoped South Korea "will take a positive approach" to improving bilateral ties.
