Topic: Tokyo

Why China is acting aggressively on swine flu

While its efforts may appear excessive, China is determined to be above reproach in the wake of its failures to address SARS quickly six years ago.

US tries, tries again to revive North Korean talks

US envoy Stephen Bosworth is visiting Beijing, Seoul, and Tokyo, after Pyongyang rejected six-party dialogue and threatened to test another nuclear bomb.

Japan and China making historic amends, one humdrum trip at a time

Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso ended a two-day trip to Beijing Thursday. Both countries affirmed their desire to cooperate but avoided troublesome topics.

A father's international flair

As Japan opened up after World War I, he seized opportunities to travel and found love.

Swine flu rattles global economy

Pakistani forces move against Taliban

The tenuous peace deal with the militants comes under increasing strain as Taliban take areas closer to Pakistan’s capital.

Japan's 'exam hell' now reaches into preschool

Parents seek any advantage as competition heats up despite a lower birthrate.

Wealthy nations move to shore up Pakistan

In Tokyo, nearly 30 countries pledged $5.28 billion to bolster its weak economy and government.

Opinion: The real value of hard times: retrieving our ideals

Today's difficulties won't bring reformation unless we learn to identify and value the essential over the extraneous.

Japan: Tight-space farmers

Obama said N. Korea 'broke the rules.' Now what?

N. Korea's missile launch Sunday complicates the long-term strategy of the US and her Asian allies toward Pyongyang's nuclear program.

Ahead of North Korea's planned rocket launch, US dispatches destroyers

The US has said it won't use destroyers to shoot missiles down. But they could gather intelligence.

Opinion: Wanted: elected leaders with international experience

To solve today’s global issues, politicians need what the private sector has.

Review: 'Tokyo Sonata'

Director Kurosawa's bleak tale of a Japanese family unraveling after the father loses his job is painstakingly observed – and scary.

After 10 years, space station finally nears completion

The Space Shuttle Discovery will bring the last US-made piece to the space station when it launches Wednesday.

Review: 'Cherry Blossoms'

Throughout this story of a German man's travels come small, rapturous moments.

Clinton 'reintroduces' US to Asia

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrapped up her trip to Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and China on Sunday. Her aim was to reenergize key ties to the region.

Indonesia welcomes Clinton with songs – and a bit of shoe-throwing

USA

Clinton to Japan: You're our 'cornerstone'

Difference Maker In Japan, foster parents blaze an unpopular trail

The government is taking small steps to boost interest. But prejudices remain in a society where the pull of traditional family structures and blood ties is strong.

The Women

T.C. Boyle's latest novel is a wild and improvisational examination of Frank Lloyd Wright and the women he loved.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Do a dance about Jerome Robbins, trace the impact of Lincoln's life, purr over our love of cats and dogs, and more.

World

Greener travel? Japan tests pond scum as jet biofuel