Japan
He went to work as usual: Husband investigated for burning wife's body in zoo’s animal incinerator
The events unfolded while Asahiyama Zoo has been shut for seasonal maintenance
Japan wildfires burn for fifth day, forcing mass evacuations in Otsuchi
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake off northeast Japan triggers tsunami warnings and evacuations
This is the cleanest airport in the world for a decade
Today's top stories: Hamas sniper wounds soldier, Australia to recognize Palestinian state
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Japan shows interest in purchasing Israeli-made drone
Until now, Japan has primarily purchased foreign weapon systems from the United States in large quantities.
Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war as city marks 80 years since atomic bomb
On the 80th anniversary of the US's atomic bombing of the western Japanese city of Nagasaki, Mayor Shiro Suzuki called on the world to abolish nuclear weapons.
Hiroshima warns against nuclear weapons as it marks 80 years since Atomic bomb
"To all the leaders around the world: Please visit Hiroshima and witness for yourselves the reality of the atomic bombing."
Israel unveils AI-powered ‘horizon scan’ mechanism at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Senior "Horizon Line" Division of Israel's Innovation, Science, and Technology Ministry hosted a specialized conference at the world's fair to present its "Horizon Scan" mechanism
Tsunami reaches California coast after 8.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Russia's far east
A powerful magnitude 8.6 earthquake struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula sparking tsunami warnings, prompting evacuations and causing some damage.
Umami magic: Traditional Japanese diet linked to reduced depression risk, study finds
Participants following the washoku eating pattern were up to 20% less likely to experience depressive symptoms.
Japan sees big wins for far-right, anti-immigration party that denounced ‘Jewish capital’
Sanseito, which flies a “Japanese First” banner explicitly inspired by President Donald Trump, gained 14 seats in the country’s upper house elections on Sunday
New evidence shows ancient Japanese cooking remained unchanged despite arrival of rice farming
While millet was a dietary staple in Korea, especially during the Bronze Age, it barely shows up in early Japanese diets.
Japan under threat: 500-kilogram monsters chasing humans
A newspaper delivery man was dragged 100 meters before being torn to pieces, a hunter disappeared with bloodstains as the only evidence of his death – and this is just the beginning.
