In a ceremony at Tokyo’s Budokan hall, 4,500 officials and bereaved families and their descendants observed a moment of silence. A block away at Yasukuni Shrine, seen by some as a symbol of militarism, rightwing politicians gathered to pray.

Australia on Friday launched its largest military exercises with Philippine forces, involving more than 3,600 military personnel in live-fire drills, battle maneuvers and a beach assault at a Philippine town.

Two Brits Burger Bar is an eclectic and cozy Tokyo establishment that’s become a favorite among locals and expats in search of something hearty and familiar.

The U.S. is discussing the possible deployment of more missile launchers to the Philippines, but no final decision has been reached by both sides. 

The U.S. 7th Fleet rejected as “false” a claim by China that its forces drove a U.S. destroyer away from a contested atoll in the South China Sea.

Homeschooled children at Camp Humphreys met up for their own back-to-school event. U.S. military families are twice as likely to homeschool their children when compared to civilian families, according to one study.

The U.S. deployed two warships in a disputed South China Sea shoal where two Chinese ships collided while trying to drive away a smaller Philippine ship in a high-seas accident.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call to discuss their deepening ties and war efforts against Ukraine ahead of Putin’s planned meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska.

An F-15E Strike Eagle made a precautionary arrested landing at Kadena Air Base, eight days after another fighter landed at the base on Okinawa with a missing wheel, according to local media reports.

North Korea’s military conducted mortar drills a week before the South and U.S. are scheduled to kick off a large joint military exercise.