National / History Aug 14, 2020
After 75 years of peace in Japan, wartime issues remain unresolved
by Eric Johnston
Japan has struggled to move on from its World War II history, yet remains tied to events that happened in the aftermath.
National Aug 14, 2020
Melting 'frozen memories,' AI helps Japanese recall war days
by Chisato Tanaka
Using three different types of software, a student and professor are colorizing photos, reawakening lost memories for the rapidly aging generation who experienced the war.
National | FOCUS Aug 14, 2020
75 years later, Japan's war orphans tell of pain and recovery
by Mari Yamaguchi
Bullied, rounded up by police, sent to orphanages or sold for labor, some have broken decades of silence to describe their sagas and call for justice.
National Aug 13, 2020
Ex-resident of Russian-held isle resolved to pass on his story
The number of former Japanese islanders has fallen to some 5,700, from about 17,000 in the past, with the average age now 85.
National / History | FOCUS Aug 13, 2020
75 years on, remains of million Japanese war dead still missing
by Mari Yamaguchi
Only about half are considered retrievable, the rest lost in the sea or buried in areas that can't be reached because of fighting or security or political reasons.
National / Crime & Legal Aug 12, 2020
Japan to fight ruling recognizing Hiroshima 'black rain' victims
by Eric Johnston
The central government and Hiroshima local governments appealed Wednesday a landmark ruling last month by the Hiroshima District Court that had recognized more victims of radioactive “black rain,” caused by fallout from the atomic bombing of the city, as eligible for support. But the central ...
National Aug 12, 2020
Nagasaki A-bomb survivor determined to use English to share memories
by Ayano Shimizu
Michio Hakariya had begun to feel that his inability to speak directly to foreign audiences was blunting his message.
National Aug 11, 2020
Japan may appeal ruling on aid to Hiroshima 'black rain' victims
The 84 plaintiffs in the case had developed diseases specific to hibakusha, the court said, after exposure outside of a designated area.
National / History Aug 10, 2020
Jewish refugee's wartime escape from Nazis, aided by Japan diplomat, highlights unsung heroes
by Magdalena Osumi
Around 300 people are believed to have traveled through Japan with visas issued by Yoshitsugu Tatekawa and other Japanese officials.
National / Politics | ANALYSIS Aug 9, 2020
by Satoshi Sugiyama
Japan has once again found itself entangled in a recurring skirmish with South Korea over wartime labor — a seemingly intractable row with no end in sight.
National Aug 9, 2020
Nagasaki marks 75th A-bomb anniversary with call for Japan to sign nuke ban as new arms race looms
The city's mayor urged the central government to take the lead and sign and ratify a U.N. treaty banning nuclear weapons amid a global lack of leadership on the issue.