Japan
DODEA students learn ancient math skills with Japanese abacus on Okinawa
A soroban “allows students to see and manipulate a physical representation of abstract numbers,” according to The Japan Society website. Japanese third- and fourth-graders are required to practice soroban in math class, according to the education ministry’s website.
From Tokyo cabbies to U.S. generals, profound shock and disbelief
The Japanese taxi driver wiped a few tears from his swollen eyes and said: "Kennedy-san, the number one democratic man ... I'm sorry ...''
Did Jesus Walk in Japan?
I found Jesus. In Japan, of all places.
Hiroshima mayor urges action on nuclear disarmament as city marks atomic bombing’s 75th anniversary
The mayor of the first city to be devastated by an atomic bomb urged the world’s nations, including Japan, to take nuclear disarmament more seriously as Hiroshima marked the attack’s 75th anniversary Thursday.
Year in review: A look back at the top Pacific stories from 2002
1. Turmoil in South Korea
Many military retirees living overseas want better services
To make good on his military health care benefits, Jim Houtsma and his family must trek eight hours from his home in the southern Philippines to a hospital in Manila.
Yokosuka mayor thanks Marines, sailors for help after deadly crash
The city of Yokosuka honored servicemembers Monday for their rapid rescue efforts after a car plunged five stories from atop a parking garage with five people inside.