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
US demands clarity from allies on their role in potential war over Taiwan, FT reports
The Financial Times reported that the request caught both Tokyo and Canberra off guard, as the US itself does not offer a blank check guarantee to defend Taiwan.
Team recreates 30,000-year-old sea crossing from Taiwan to Japan in dugout canoe
Paddling over 45 hours across the open sea, the crew navigated using only the sun and stars to overcome the strong Kuroshio current.
G7 leaders say Israel has right to defend itself in statement on Iran strikes
"At one point, there was concern they wouldn't be able to produce a joint declaration," a Western diplomat told the Post.
Japanese walking technique IWT boosts health with interval training
Studies show alternating fast and slow walking improves fitness and reduces health risks.
Unlocking the Gen Z craze: Matcha's surprising health benefits
Matcha, dubbed the 'Gen Z green juice,' is a favorite among girls and influencers, with its vibrant green color trending on social media platforms like Instagram.
Facial scent? Israeli-Japanese project offers personalized aroma via facial AI analysis
Israeli startup SOLO and Japan’s NTT join forces to offer AI-based facial analysis for personalized aroma recommendations, now available at NTT’s new experiential center in Tokyo, Japan.
Int'l universities seek to lure US-bound students amid Trump crackdown
Chinese students have been particularly targeted in Trump's crackdown, with Rubio pledging to "aggressively" crack down on their visas.
What's in a name? Japan cracks down on 'glittery' baby names
Names such as Pikachu, Diamond, Nike, and even Devil have become increasingly common in Japanese classrooms over the past 30 years.
Japanese agriculture minister resigns after saying he doesn't care about rice prices
Etō's comment about never buying rice because he receives it for free sparked public outrage amid soaring rice prices.
Researchers find ancient tsunami evidence in 115-million-year-old Japanese amber
Amber exhibited 'flame structures,' indicating rapid burial before solidification.
