As we mark 80 years since the end of World War II, Hawaii News Now is taking a closer look at Hawaii’s unique bond with Japan ...

Sanae Takaichi has been elected Japan's prime minister by its parliament, making her the first woman to hold the office. The ...

On today's date in 1707, a catastrophic 8.6 magnitude earthquake hit Japan. This quake may have played a role in the last ...

Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu signs the Instrument of Surrender on behalf of the Japanese government, on board USS Missouri (BB-63), Sep. 2, 1945. Credit: Army Signal Corps photographer ...

TOKYO (Reuters) -Sanae Takaichi took office on Tuesday as Japan's first female prime minister, but her surprisingly ...

Bowing is an ancient custom in Japan, considered a sign of respect. The common practice has deep roots in Japanese culture, ...

Fairly or unfairly, Japan will always be compared with Germany when it comes to its recognition of mid-20th century history. The “history issue” again raised its ugly head for Japan when Prime ...

Psychological horror has long existed in books and movies, but it blew up in video games with the Silent Hill franchise. Silent Hill F, the latest game in the series, tells the story of a teenage girl ...

The two leaders focused on regional security and trade, and did not mention long-standing differences over history and maritime territory.

Japan relations GYEONGJU, South Korea, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- Future talks between the leaders of South Korea and Japan should be grounded in "candid" dialogue when they address unresolved issues related ...