Month: December 2018

A look back at 2018  KTUU.com

As 2018 comes to a close, many of us reflect back on the year we’ve had and look forward to the year ahead. Here at KTUU, it’s no different. Here’s a look back …

Top Japan news of 2018  The Japan Times

The Japan Times newsroom selected the following domestic news stories as the most important of 2018. 1. Help wanted: The Diet passed a controversial bill on …

9 great snow festivals to see in Japan  Japan Today

Everyone loves snow and Japan is no exception to that rule. Through the cold winter months, these festivals are sure to give you a warm, fuzzy feeling inside.

In the last hours of war, blood and heroism and irony and loss  NavyTimes.com

World War II was clearly in its closing days — or was it?

48-year-old woman arrested for strangling mother to death  Japan Today

Police in Iwamizawa, Hokkaido, said Monday they have arrested a 48-year-old unemployed woman on suspicion of killing her 70-year-old mother. According to …

Russia eyes missile defense buildup on disputed isles  Japan Today

Moscow is planning to boost its missile defense capabilities including on disputed isles off Hokkaido in northern Japan by 2020, an internal Russian government …

Russia eyes missile defense buildup on disputed isles  Japan Today

Moscow is planning to boost its missile defense capabilities including on disputed isles off Hokkaido in northern Japan by 2020, an internal Russian government …

With potato chips and staples, architect Sou Fujimoto sketches out his architectural ideas  Los Angeles Times

In his exhibit “Futures of the Future” at L.A.’s Japan House, architect Sou Fujimoto displays more than 100 models made from unusual materials that serve as …