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Katsumoto Saotome, who preserved memories of Tokyo firebombing, dies at 90

National May 19, 2022

Katsumoto Saotome, who preserved memories of Tokyo firebombing, dies at 90

by Motoko Rich and Hisako Ueno

He compiled six books of survivors’ recollections of the 1945 attack. He also founded — without government support — a memorial museum.

Keeping history alive, Okinawa group tells of wartime student nurses

National | Regional Voices: Kyushu May 16, 2022

Keeping history alive, Okinawa group tells of wartime student nurses

In the pitch darkness of Nunumachi Gama, 16- and 17-year-old girls were forced to work as student nurses during the Battle of Okinawa, 77 years ago.

Biracial Okinawans begin to find voice amid tensions over U.S. bases

National May 16, 2022

Biracial Okinawans begin to find voice amid tensions over U.S. bases

by Yuki Yamaguchi

"We hadn't raised our voices because we were afraid, but it's important for us to speak up so people recognize us," said Minako Toguchi.

Old and young Okinawans split over U.S. military presence

National May 15, 2022

Old and young Okinawans split over U.S. military presence

The proportion of respondents who answered that the base burden is discriminatory stood at about 63% among those in their 70s or older, but the rate was far lower for those under 40.

During visit to Hiroshima, EU council chief condemns Russian nuclear threat

National May 13, 2022

During visit to Hiroshima, EU council chief condemns Russian nuclear threat

In a speech, European Council President Charles Michel said Hiroshima is a "stark reminder of the urgency" to rid the world of nuclear arms.

Japanese PM asked German leader for help in removing 'comfort women' statue

National May 11, 2022

Japanese PM asked German leader for help in removing 'comfort women' statue

The request was made when Kishida and Scholz met in Tokyo in late April, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said.

Nagasaki mayor to attend first U.N. nuclear ban meeting in June

National May 9, 2022

Nagasaki mayor to attend first U.N. nuclear ban meeting in June

Tomihisa Taue, who aims to rally the global community against the use of such armaments, has been calling on the government to participate in the meeting as an observer.

Japanese foreign minister in South Korea for Yoon's inauguration

National May 9, 2022

Japanese foreign minister in South Korea for Yoon's inauguration

Attention is focused on whether Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi's visit can help improve soured bilateral ties.

As Putin gets desperate, the world should remember Pearl Harbor

Commentary / World May 6, 2022

As Putin gets desperate, the world should remember Pearl Harbor

by Hal Brands

Economic sanctions are working now against Russia as they squeezed Japan before its war with the U.S. But the historical lesson is that they don't make adversaries less aggressive.

South Korean court orders sale of seized Mitsubishi Heavy assets

National / Crime & Legal May 2, 2022

South Korean court orders sale of seized Mitsubishi Heavy assets

The decision was made by Daejeon District Court on Friday based on a ruling by the country's Supreme Court.

Ukraine apologizes for linking Hirohito and Hitler in official tweet

National Apr 25, 2022

Ukraine apologizes for linking Hirohito and Hitler in official tweet

by Isabel Reynolds

An official Ukrainian government Twitter account apologized after showing a picture of Emperor Hirohito alongside Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini in video about the defeat of fascism.

Kishida likely to meet delegation sent by next South Korean president

National Apr 22, 2022

Kishida likely to meet delegation sent by next South Korean president

The meeting, expected to take place as early as Monday, would give Kishida an opportunity to hear how the Yoon administration would seek to improve bilateral ties.

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