The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...

Japan is belatedly addressing an issue described ... transmitting everything from cat pictures on social media to financial transactions, military orders and national security secrets.

A recipient of the Purple Heart, J.D. fought in three pivotal battles that contributed to the Allied victory over Japan: The Battle of Attu in the U.S. Territory of Alaska, the Battle of Kwajalein ...

An Orthodox cathedral recalls the days when Russia owned Alaska, while the town’s museum tells of the Battle of Attu fought in the islands ... sometimes visiting when relocating ships from Japan to ...

“ By the afternoon, only one Japanese carrier remained: Hiryū. It’s believed Best’s bomb was one of four to strike the vessel, making him the first pilot to successfully bomb two Japanese aircraft ...

Sano city claims to be the birthplace of the name Sato, the most common surname in Japan. Suzuki is the second most common name. The city government is calling for Satos and Suzukis from around Ja ...

New sports battle for Olympic recognition which brings a significant boost in publicity and awareness and can trigger new streams of revenue to fund growth. In Bach's 12 years in charge, the German ...

Cameron Norrie will not take part in Great Britain's Davis Cup tie against Japan after being forced to pull out through illness. The news comes as another blow for Great Britain in their ...

A US media outlet says North Korean soldiers have not been spotted recently on the front lines of fighting between Ukraine and Russia. Quoting Ukrainian and US officials, the New York Times ...

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...

A pause in the fierce winds that super-charged the ring of wildfires that devastated Los Angeles this week helped crews make some progress in controlling the infernos on Friday, but strong gusts ...