Japan
This Decorated Samurai Sword Found in Rubble Beneath Berlin May Have Been a Diplomatic Gift
The short blade’s hilt was made in Edo Japan, and its journey to a German cellar destroyed during World War II is a mystery
A Dolphin Keeps Biting People in Japan. Researchers Think It's Just Lonely
A series of dolphin attacks in Wakasa Bay is believed to be the doing of a lone male bottlenose dolphin looking for friends or a mate—but finding only humans
Eight Movie Museums Cinephiles Need to Visit
From Chaplin’s World in Switzerland to Popeye Village in Malta, these spots celebrate much-loved films and filmmakers
To Mark Japan's Surrender at the End of World War II, This Navy Officer Raced Halfway Around the World With a Historic Flag in Tow
In August 1945, John K. Bremyer undertook a 124-hour, 9,000-mile journey to Tokyo Bay, where he delivered the flag flown by Commodore Matthew Perry in 1853 to Admiral William Halsey's USS "Missouri"
Rare 'Doomsday' Oarfish Surfaces in California, Just the 20th Discovered in the State Since 1901
Kayakers spotted and hauled ashore the 12-foot-long oarfish, a deep-sea species known for its connection to earthquakes in Japanese folklore
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Battle of Attu, the 'Forgotten Battle' of World War II
Underwater archaeologists discovered three shipwrecks submerged near the small Alaskan island, which was the site of one of the deadliest conflicts in the Pacific
A Statue of a 12-Year-Old Hiroshima Victim Has Been Stolen
The monument to Sadako Sasaki, who died of leukemia in 1955, vanished from Peace Park in Seattle
A Giant Polka-Dotted Pumpkin Takes Root in London's Kensington Gardens
The bronze sculpture was created by famed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who often uses pumpkins in her work
From China to the Mediterranean and More, Here's How Different Cultures Envision Dragons
In some parts of the world, the mythical creatures are monsters. In others, they’re more benign beings
Robot Sets New Rubik's Cube Speed Record, Completing the Puzzle in 0.305 Seconds
A team of Mitsubishi engineers harnessed high-speed motors and an A.I. algorithm to eclipse the previous record, set six years ago
Miniature Fabergé Animals That Enchanted the Romanovs and Other Royals Are Up for Sale
Crafted around 1900, the charismatic carvings were inspired by Japanese decorative pendants
Seven Major Nations Agree to Phase Out Coal by 2035, Though Vague Language Leaves Wiggle Room
The wealthy, industrialized countries set a flexible schedule to cut one of the dirtiest fossil fuels from their economies
This Filipina Spy Used Her Leprosy as a Cover to Thwart the Japanese During World War II
Enemy soldiers overlooked Josefina "Joey" Guerrero due to her condition. Later, her heroic actions on behalf of the Allies were largely forgotten
The Public Finally Has Access to an Accurate List of Japanese Americans Detained During World War II
Researchers who spent years fixing errors in shoddy government records have partnered with Ancestry to make a wide selection of historical documents related to the period available for free
Why Images of Ghosts Have Endured in Japan for Centuries
A new exhibition at the National Museum of Asian Art displays haunting, colorful woodblock prints
This Chinese American Aviatrix Overcame Racism to Fly for the U.S. During World War II
A second-generation immigrant, Hazel Ying Lee was the first Chinese American woman to receive her pilot's license
Journey Under the Sea With 15 Amazing Photos of Marine Life
These Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest images feature the captivating creatures that live beneath the waves
'Oppenheimer' Opens in Japan Eight Months After Worldwide Release
The acclaimed biopic of the Manhattan Project's leader has been met with mixed reviews by Japanese audiences
An American-Made Sake Movement Is Underway
In the last decade, a truly homegrown effort has bubbled up in the United States
Seven of the Worst Bridge Disasters in World History
The collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge is shocking—but not unprecedented
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