From tranquil temples to neon-lit skyscrapers, Japan captivates with its intricate blend of ancient tradition and modern innovation. Most people know Japan for its media entertainment, rich landscapes ...

1.Japan is made up of over 6,000 islands that stretch over 1,500 miles. Chances are you think of Japan as the single island of Honshu, home to the major cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. But in ...

Here's a look at what you need to know about Japan, a country of islands located off the eastern coast of mainland Asia. About Japan:(from the CIA World Fact Book)Area: 377,915 sq km Population: ...

Here’s a look at the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March of 2011. March 11, 2011 – At 2:46 p.m., a 9.1 magnitude earthquake takes place 231 miles northeast of Tokyo at a depth of 15.2 ...

Returning from a talk in Washington with Undersecretary of State Phillips last week, smiling Ambassador Katsuji Debuchi received U. S. reporters and announced: “Japan regards the Great Wall as a ...

Japan’s likely new prime minister is a wake-up call for America’s Indo-Pacific allies who have been lagging in shoring up ...

The conservative lawmaker defeated centrist rival Shinjiro Koizumi in a runoff vote held at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo.

News from Japan indicated that the work of rebuilding the areas devastated by the recent quake is, on the whole, proceeding smoothly. Off to Japan. The following prominent U. S. citizens left or were ...