'Paper Houses': Loving one half of the country, detesting the other
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
Those who believe globalization will bring peace should remember they thought that in 1914, as well.
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
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
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
It's time for U.S. presidents to work hard for peace rather than take what has become the far easier path to war.
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.
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 ...
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. ...
Understanding the Lusitania's role in history
It is commonly but wrongly said that the sinking of the Lusitania on May 7, 1915, altered history's trajectory.
Gallipoli is a reminder of the stupidity of wars
In a war noted for bloody futility, Gallipoli stood out as an example of purposeless killing.
Turkish denial causes genocide issue to fester
The 1915 Armenian genocide will remain a contentious issue until Turkey comes to terms with its past.
