Toshihiro Kitamura, press secretary at the Foreign Ministry, said on Nov. 24 that “we are aware that she did not visit Yasukuni Shrine after becoming an Upper House member in July 2022.” ...

One simple mistake at Japanese shrines could offend locals and disrespect sacred traditions. Here's what you need to know about this rule before your trip.

Driven by this collective loss, hundreds crammed Monument Square on Feb. 22, 1918, in a show of support for the troops. When they unfurled Racine County's service flag with its 1,500 blue stars ...