Japan's Abe Notes Regret And Past Apologies In WWII Speech
Abe stopped short of renewing apologies extended by his predecessors, and he said he doesn't want future generations to be "predestined to apologize" for the war.
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Remembering The Horror Of Nagasaki 70 Years Later
Today, exactly 70 years after the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, the people of that Japanese city remember the tens of thousands killed and the legacy of their trauma.
Sumo Breakfast Of Champions: Bowls And Bowls Of Clay Pot Stew
Many sumo wrestlers adhere to a rigid diet centered around a traditional Japanese dish called chanko-nabe. Champions say they count on the stew's balanced nutrition paired with lots of rice to win.
North Korea's Receding Time Zone
The reclusive authoritarian regime has announced that it will turn back its clocks half an hour beginning next week to mark 70 years since liberation from Japan.
Melting Matterhorn Glacier Uncovers Remains Of Long-Missing Climbers
The remains of two Japanese climbers reported missing on the iconic Alpine peak in 1970 have been positively identified by Swiss police.
70 Years After Atomic Bombs, Japan Still Struggles With Wartime Past
The anniversary of the devastation wrought by the first military use of an atomic weapon comes as Japan's government is pushing an expanded role for its military.
Obama Orders Development Of Supercomputer To Rival China's 'Milky Way'
It is hoped that the new supercomputer, expected to go online by 2025, would be the first "exascale" machine — some 20 times faster than today's fastest machine, called Tianhe-2 (Milky Way-2).
WikiLeaks Docs Purport To Show The U.S. Spied On Japan's Government
The documents also allege that the U.S. targeted Japanese banks and companies, including Mitsubishi.
Japan's Mitsubishi Apologizes For Using U.S. POWs As Forced Labor In WWII
A senior executive personally said sorry to James Murphy, 94, who was forced to work in one of the company's copper mines, something Murphy described as "slavery in every way."
Mocked And Maligned, Japan Spikes Plan For $2 Billion Olympic Stadium
Its cost had swollen; its design sparked an unflattering meme. Now Japan's prime minister is telling Tokyo organizers to start over with their plan for a centerpiece stadium.