Japan
WWII POWs remembered in Yokohama on 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender
On the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, the names of more than 1,000 troops who died as prisoners of war were read aloud Tuesday during a memorial ceremony at the Commonwealth War Cemetery.
Makarios hopeful of Mideast peace
Archbishop Makarios, president of Cyprus, said Monday the death of Gamal Abdel Nasser could imperil Mideast peace prospects because Nasser's successor, lacking his power and influence, might not be able to get other Arab leaders to accept a negotiated settlement.
Air Force wife describes 6-floor jump in hotel fire
An Air Force wife from Okinawa, alive after jumping six floors Monday from the blazing New Japan Hotel, has told a harrowing story of survival to a thankful husband.
Carter, Hua meet after Ohira rites
President Carter met Thursday with Chinese Premier Hua Guofeng, the day after Carter laid white carnations on an altar of flowers and called his friendship with the late Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira "a symbol of the firm bonds" between Japan and America.
Japan’s Christians face struggle, says Rev. Billy Graham
Magnetic and compelling, evangelist Billy Graham called upon 20,000 Japanese to turn Christian and warned them that conversion could be a costly thing that might mean conflicts with their families and friends.
Famed lensman David Douglas Duncan still working hard
Fifteen years ago, a young LIFE magazine photographer named David Douglas Duncan caught the weary, mud-spattered face of a young U.S. Marine sergeant as he ducked enemy fire and slogged past a dead north Korean on the banks of the Naktong River.
Queen Elizabeth ends six-day visit to Japan
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were bowed out of Tokyo International Airport Monday in simple but impressive ceremonies that marked the end of a historic six-day visit to Japan.