A company in Japan found thousands of “phantom” coins, believed to have been destroyed after World War II ... the unusual discs as a rare type of WWII currency known as “phantom” coins ...

After the war, Okinawa remained under U.S. occupation until 1972, 20 years longer than most of Japan, and it remains host to a major U.S. military presence to this day. As Japan enjoyed a postwar ...

Japan, and subsequently separated, Jones wasn’t sure what the future would hold. But at 4 years old, she was certain she would never forget about Masami. In 1952, three years after the sisters ...

“In the world where tragic battles have persisted, Japan will continue its effort ... announced Wednesday that he plans to step down after his governing party leadership vote in September.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, left, and Empress Masako, center, are escorted by a member of Japan Self Defense Force as they arrive at the island of Iwo Jima, now officially called Iwo To in Japan ...

Kenneth Petterson, was killed in an air raid after his capture, according to the archive. Tyler Smith, who was touring Japan with stops in Tokyo and Osaka, said visiting the crash site added a ...

The U.S. helped rebuild Europe with assistance funneled through the Marshall Plan, and it also funded the reconstruction of Japan ... Message Eighty years after the U.S. established the modern ...

“Facing up to and deeply reflecting on the history of aggression is an essential prerequisite for Japan to establish and develop friendship and cooperation with its Asian neighbors after World ...