As potent as the class is, expect a replacement class that builds upon this hunter-killer within the next decade. The Second World War taught Japan valuable lessons. The first—don’t start wars—is an ...

Japan’s culture places a strong emphasis on respect, harmony, and thoughtfulness in everyday life. Beyond written laws and ...

The Japanese Navy, or as they’re officially known, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), is slated to operate a total of twelve Sōryū-class submarines. These diesel-electric attack ...

In one of Keiko Kawano's recent classes, more than a dozen Tokyo art school students held mirrors to their faces, stretching the sides of their mouths upward with their fingers: they were practising ...

Japan has launched the first of a new class of attack submarines. (Courtesy of Japan's Defense Ministry) MELBOURNE, Australia — Japan has launched the first of a new class of diesel-electric ...

Capt. David Schappert, left, commander of Submarine Squadron 15, observes the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine JS Soryu as it arrives in Apra Harbor, Guam, for a port visit, June 7, 2018.