Mayor Shiro Suzuki said that while some countries argue the possession of nuclear weapons helps deter potential attackers, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki had demonstrated that humans can cross the line.

Prime minister signals possible shift in Japan’s non-nuclear stance

Hiroshima yesterday marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the western Japanese city, with its mayor criticizing major powers for waging wars and urging them to…

Nagasaki marked the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing by the United States with a memorial ceremony at the city's Peace Park on Sunday, as people from across Japan renewed…

Japan's leaders are questioning its long-held pacifist stance on nuclear weapons. This debate arises as regional neighbors increase their military capabilities significantly. …