Every August, Japanese media outlets offer specials on World War II and accounts of survivors’ wartime experiences. These features center around Aug. 15, the date when Emperor Hirohito announced ...

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As World War II neared its end, Japan found itself with much of its naval forces destroyed as the Americans reconquered Japan's newly acquired islands. One way the Japanese decided to counter the ...

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THE cast gathered in the recording studio, taking turns at the microphones as animated scenes from one of Japan’s most ...

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This footage shows leaders from America and China, Chiang Kai-Shek and General Wedemeyer, as they discuss the threat of Japan. Lunar New Year 2025 marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake ...

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Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are considering a visit to Iwoto Island in April to pay respects to the victims of the fierce fighting in the closing stages of World War II 80 years ...

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VOX POPULI: Japan’s soldiers paid in blood for leaders’ reckless WWII campaigns Vox Populi, Vox Dei is a daily column that runs on Page 1 of The Asahi Shimbun. August 16, 2021 at 14:51 JST ...