Japan
Between Japan and Scandinavia: How a developer apartment in Ra’anana became a calm family home
A six-room developer apartment in Ra’anana was transformed for a young family, with fewer rooms, more light, smart carpentry, and a focus on order, calm, and daily flow.
Japanese Court sentences man to life imprisonment for fatally shooting former PM Shinzo Abe
Aki-no Japanese Film Festival features cinematic
Netanyahu, Sa'ar meet with Japanese FM in his first bilateral diplomatic visit to Israel
6.2 magnitude earthquake rattles western Japan, infrastructure disruptions reported
The epicenter of the first earthquake was in eastern Shimane prefecture, the agency said, adding that there was no danger of a tsunami.
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast
North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward waters off its east coast, South Korea’s military said, as Pyongyang steps up weapons production and missile activity.
Sauna fire in Japan kills married couple, Tokyo police probing
Tokyo police are reportedly investigating what led to the couple becoming trapped in the sauna, suspecting the unit had a faulty doorknob, local media reported.
UK, Canada, Germany, others condemn Israel's West Bank settlement plan
Britain, Canada, Germany, and other nations condemn Israel's approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to stability.
Israeli tourism to Japan jumps sharply as yen weakens
Israel tourism to Japan in April increased by 88% from 2024 to 2025, according to Eshet Tours VP Shirley Cohen-Orkaby.
Japan prepares to restart world's biggest nuclear plant 15 years after Fukushima disaster
Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, located about 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tokyo, was among 54 reactors shut after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami crippled the Fukushima Daiichi plant.
North Korea: Japan’s move toward nuclear weapons must be 'thoroughly curbed'
Japan began making active comments about nuclear weapons as soon as the United States approved a request from South Korea to build a nuclear submarine.
Gathering to pray in Taiwan under the dark clouds of Chinese threats - opinion
The Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast in Taipei brought together faith leaders, cultural figures, and international delegates for three days of music, prayer, and dialogue.
Panda diplomacy: Pandas caught up in Japan-China political storm over Taiwan
The pandas were given to Japan as a symbol of friendship between the two nations, and this is the first time since 1972 that Japan will be pandaless
Israel joins Pax Silica Initiative, US-led coalition aimed at fortifying global AI industry
The director of Israel’s National Economic Council, Avi Simhon, called Israel’s participation in Pax Silica “a badge of honor for the State of Israel and the Israeli high-tech industry.”
