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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reviews the guard of honor at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo Thursday, June 1, 2023.

US defense secretary calls China’s refusal to meet unfortunate

On a stop in Tokyo, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stressed the importance of communication between Washington's and Beijing's defense authorities.

4 months ago

Okinawa marks 50 years of end to US rule amid protests

Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki has urged Japan’s central government to do more to reduce the U.S. military presence in the southern island group.

17 months ago

Ex-Green Beret, son, stand trial in Japan, accused in Ghosn’s escape

Statements by Michael Taylor and his son, Peter, on the opening day of their trial in Tokyo suggest the pair don’t plan to fight charges of assisting a criminal.

2 years ago

US documents solve mystery of war criminal Tojo’s remains

It was a tension-filled, highly secretive mission.

2 years ago

5 things to know about Japan’s surrender in WWII 75 years ago

There will be a ceremony aboard the battleship Missouri this morning in Hawaii commemorating Japan's surrender in World War II 75 years ago.

3 years ago

Marine faces attempted murder charge after alleged assault spree, $7 ride-and-dash in Tokyo

Lance Cpl. Kahsai Tyree Hill, 21, was detained in May in the Shinjuku neighborhood of Tokyo.

By Kristine Froeba

4 years ago