Former Japanese prime minister Tomiichi Murayama, famous for WWII apology, dies aged 101

Known for his landmark apology for Japan's World War II aggression and the phrases "deep remorse" and "heartfelt apology", ...
The New York Times

Meeting the Last of Japan’s Living War Veterans

A reporter traveled to the corners of the country to meet six World War II veterans, who had a warning for generations to come. By Martin Fackler Reporting from Tokyo Times Insider explains who we are ...
The Economist

Is this a new age of warrior Japan?

IMAGINE a weekend outing for a Japanese family, and a tour of a warship may not come to mind. Yet thousands came to see the Ise, a light aircraft-carrier, when it moored off Sendai, on Japan’s ...
The News International

Ukrainian war refugee becomes first Sumo champion in Japan

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn became the first-ever sumo champion in Japan on Sunday, November 23, 2025.A ...