At the end of February, 1945 about 1,000 surviving Japanese soldiers based on Ramree Island off the coast of Arakan, a ...

Whether you’re drawn to naval history or local townscapes, Kure in Hiroshima offers a memorable blend of culture, history, ...

Set sail for Kure, a coastal gem in Hiroshima Prefecture with a rich naval heritage and breathtaking views of Japan’s Inland ...

Marine amphibious tractors burn after being hit by Japanese mortar shells during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. (U.S. Marine ...

While the opening fights and their payoff steal the show this episode, it was everything in between that I enjoyed even more.

In recent years the site has served as a backdrop for documentaries, films, and even pop culture phenomena like the James ...

“There’s no high fives. It’s too profound.” In decades since, the society has sailed the canoe around the Pacific and world, ...

Junichi Nakajima made the trip from Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido to Okinawa — about 2,200 kilometers or 1,350 ...

The ANN Aftershow streams live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter Spaces on Tuesdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET. You can listen to the ...

Yonaguni, Japan – Nestled on Japan’s remote western frontier, Yonaguni Island has long been known for its untouched natural beauty, wild horses, and diving sites teeming with hammerhead sharks. Yet, ...

During Japan’s economic boom, the country shifted from coal to petroleum and natural gas as its main energy sources. As the island’s coal was used chiefly in steel production, though ...

March is considered one of the best months to visit Japan, thanks to its mild weather, colorful blooms, and vibrant cultural events. As winter wanes, plum and early cherry blossoms emerge in warmer ...