Japan
‘Star Trek’ actor recalls boyhood detention during WWII in camp for Japanese-Americans
George Takei was among the tens of thousands of Japanese-Americans on the West Coast whom President Franklin Roosevelt ordered removed to inland camps after Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941.
Whitey Herzog and Stan Musial, 1988
St. Louis Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog listens to a question as Hall of Famer Stan Musial signs an autograph during a goodwill tour of Japan.
Famous Amos finds his fortune cookie in chocolate chip craze
But for Wally Amos, the cookie king who has cashed in on America's love affair with the chocolate chip, fame isn't the name of the game.
Legendary King and His Court reign on Far East bases
The guest shook the strong, firm right hand, gazed into the ruddy face, stared for a moment at the graying, thinning trademark flattop crew cut.
US forces end earthquake relief operation in Japan
The U.S. military announced the end of its weeklong earthquake relief mission to Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture on Sunday.
Former astronaut, retired Marine officer Bolden visits Yokota school
Retired Marine Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden told elementary students Friday that he wasn’t exactly looking toward the stars — either on his shoulders or in space — when he was their age.
Misawa sailors' Sapporo snow anchor drops with warm temperatures
Unseasonably warm temperatures spelled disaster this week for a U.S. Navy team participating in the annual Sapporo Snow Festival on the northern island of Hokkaido.