World War I - The Japan Times

Commentary / World Nov 12, 2018

Three reasons to fear another 'Great War' today

by Hal Brands

Those who believe globalization will bring peace should remember they thought that in 1914, as well.

World Nov 11, 2018

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier joins British royals in London to mark 1918 end of World War I

Britain's royal family was joined by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Sunday to remember those killed and wounded in conflict, with millions falling silent for two minutes to mark 100 years since the end of World War I. Prince Charles led the nation in the ...

National / History Nov 10, 2018

Examining Japan's first foray into global warfare

by Eric Johnston

On the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, we examine the country's role in the conflict.

National / History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY Nov 3, 2018

Japan Times 1918: Tokyo celebrates the Allies' victory in World War I

by Elliott Samuels

100 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 21 1918 Tokyo celebrates the Allies' victory in WWI THE JAPAN TIMES Today the citizens of the capital of Japan rejoice with the Allies, of whom Japan has been so important a member, and celebrate the triumph of their common cause. The city ...

National / History Oct 5, 2018

Memorial for victims of Japanese vessel sunk during World War I unveiled in Wales

A memorial dedicated to the victims of a Japanese merchant ship sunk by the German navy in the final days of World War I was unveiled Thursday in Wales. The churchyard ceremony, which took place exactly 100 years after the sinking, was attended by descendants ...

Commentary / World Apr 11, 2017

Blame Woodrow Wilson for the U.S.' constant wars

by Doug Bandow

It's time for U.S. presidents to work hard for peace rather than take what has become the far easier path to war.

Commentary / World Jul 12, 2016

Risk of war returns to Europe

by Peter Apps

Europe remains home to more than half the world's nuclear weapons, and a growing number of experts believe that the risk of a third major war there is increasing.

National / History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY Apr 30, 2016

The German mischief maker here; Eating in London is real problem; New effort to rectify Japan's image planned; Ad-zapping VCR gains popularity

by Edan Corkill

100 YEARS AGO Wednesday, May 17, 1916 Few realize the menace of resident Germans Count Okuma, judging from his utterances a few days ago, is not unaware of the menace of the German in Japan. He says the German is to be eliminated as a factor or ...

National / History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY Dec 5, 2015

Germans torpedo Yasaka Maru; Men spending more on booze; Japan, ROK restore ties; South Korea to allow singing in Japanese

by Edan Corkill

100 YEARS AGO Friday, Dec. 24, 1915 Yasaka Maru sunk without warning The head Office of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha yesterday received official confirmation of the sinking of one of the best vessels of its fleet. The message was received from the company's agents at Port Said. ...