Japan's century-old Mingei, or folk art, movement celebrates the everyday work of anonymous artists. It stands in contrast to ...

Survivors of the Bataan Death March at their reunion held at the Bahnhof Hotel in Darmstadt, Germany, April 8-9, 1949. The ...

Chinese platforms have pledged to crack down on hate, but anti-foreigner sentiment still circulates widely online.

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Record defence budgets from Japan and the Philippines come as tensions with China grow and incoming US leader urges allies to spend more.

Japanese curry rice does not spring to mind as an obvious example, which is a shame because Japanese curry is unique in its approach and appeal. Japanese curry, or “kare” (カレー) in Japanese, is a ...

We've discovered a fascinating map on social media that showcases the Greek world through archaeological findings. This map, ...

Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan.

The National Interest published my story of the passing of Col. Perry Dahl (USAF, ret.), who had been one of the last living World War II fighter aces; Dahl had passed away at his home in Tampa, ...

What do you know about the Harlem Renaissance? How does the movement still resonate today? Post your comments and questions for our journalist Veronica Chambers by Jan. 30. By The Learning ...

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