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'Paper Houses': Loving one half of the country, detesting the other

Books Sep 21, 2019

'Paper Houses': Loving one half of the country, detesting the other

by Jason James

Author William Plomer came to Japan during the 1920s following the publication of "Turbott Wolfe." Hugely inspired by the country, in his later life he persuaded Benjamin Britten to watch a noh performance, inspiring him to write the opera "Curlew River," and publisher Jonathan ...

Three reasons to fear another 'Great War' today

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.

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

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 ...

Examining Japan's first foray into global warfare

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.

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

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 ...

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

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.

Risk of war returns to Europe

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.

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

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 ...

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

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. ...

Commentary / World May 5, 2015

Understanding the Lusitania's role in history

by George Will

It is commonly but wrongly said that the sinking of the Lusitania on May 7, 1915, altered history's trajectory.

Commentary / World May 4, 2015

Gallipoli is a reminder of the stupidity of wars

by Doug Bandow

In a war noted for bloody futility, Gallipoli stood out as an example of purposeless killing.

Turkish denial causes genocide issue to fester

Commentary / World Apr 14, 2015

Turkish denial causes genocide issue to fester

by Gwynne Dyer

The 1915 Armenian genocide will remain a contentious issue until Turkey comes to terms with its past.

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