Residents of the Japanese island see U.S. bases as a legacy of war and colonialism, but younger generations also worry about ...

A three-day evacuation exercise involving nearly 5,000 residents began on Feb. 14 close to a nuclear power plant here.

Japan had lived in relative isolation from the outside world. American gunboat diplomacy, instigated by Commodore Perry in 1853, opened up Japan for trade with the West. The Japanese did not wish to ...

Peel potatoes, rinse then slice into 1/4" rounds. Place in a pot, cover with water then allow to soften; approximately 15-20 minutes. Heat oil in a large frying pan then add onions. Drain potatoes ...

Okinoerabujima became part of Japan’s Satsuma feudal domain after it belonged to the independent Ryukyu Kingdom, now Okinawa Prefecture. That history created a distinct diversity to the island ...