Japan
Great-grandson of fallen B-29 pilot makes pilgrimage to WWII crash site in Japan
Tyler Smith, a recreation planner from San Francisco, recently climbed a forested mountainside in western Tokyo to honor the memory of his great-grandfather, one of five American airmen killed when their B-29 Superfortress crashed during a World War II bombing raid over Japan.
RFK begins Tokyo talks on Malaysia
Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy Friday was to confront Indonesian President Sukarno here and "express concern" over Sukarno's relations with the newly-formed Malaysian Federation.
Peace comes first, RFK and Sukarno agree
Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy Saturday resumed talks with Indonesian President Sukarno over the Malaysia crisis after a 90-minute meeting Friday gained somewhat of a cease-fire agreement from the Indonesian president.
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