Members of the community are invited to an afternoon of sound healing and meditation with renowned Buddhist monk Bhante ...

But some people are hopeful we can avoid a return to our darkest days. NHK WORLD-JAPAN is compiling their stories as part of a new series, "Passing the Torch of Peace." ...

"We have an obligation to protect the world. This is world peace, this is international security. And I have that obligation while I'm president. No, I don't take anything off the table." ...