In 1614 Christianity was outlawed in Japan. Under the new law – missionaries ... continuing their faith in secret for centuries. These people became known as 'Kakure Kirishitan' or 'Hidden ...

An curved arrow pointing right. At the Yunessun Spa and Resort in Hakone, Japan visitors can bathe in hot springs filled with popular beverages such as red wine, green tea, sake and coffee.

A policy document from over half a century ago lays out details of a secret Japan-U.S. pact signed by Prime Minister Eisaku Sato and President Richard Nixon allowing the United States to bring ...