From the Archives
DMZ ambush survivors seen lucky to be alive
Observers at the scene of Sunday night's bold ambush by Communist North Koreans who machine-gunned and killed four United Nations Command soldiers reached one conclusion: "I don't see how anybody survived this."
Misawa busily repairing port, but long-ago planning helped minimize damage
While it’ll be months before Misawa City’s tsunami-damaged port will be fully operational, officials are working around-the-clock to ensure they can handle an upcoming squid harvest that’s vital to the local economy.
Misawa feels woes of winter driving
Misawa has welcomed winter with a spike in traffic accidents, safety officials said.
Misawa snow crew keeps hectic schedule
Last week’s heavy snows were the first big challenge this winter for workers tasked with keeping the pavement clear at Misawa.
Bullet trains near Misawa on track but off limits to troops
Although the East Japan Railway Company began service between Tokyo and Aomori on Friday, military members will not be catching a ride on the train because of travel restrictions.
Seattle showers Japan orphanages with 100 tons of aid
When last month’s earthquake cut off supply lines to northeastern Japan, a local orphanage realized it would only be able to feed its 65 children for four days before supplies ran out.
Japan digs out as snow continues to fall
Most U.S. military bases in Japan should be spared from major snowstorms expected across the country through Thursday night, according to weather officials.