Japan

Japan will accept wounded Gazans on humanitarian grounds

Prime Minister Ishiba denied that the move had anything to do with Donald Trump's comments on the relocation of Gazan's and stressed that this was only a temporary move.

Korean-Japanese dive probes fate of 183 drowned at Josei coal mine in WWII

Japanese government says it's 'practically difficult' to conduct an investigation due to unclear burial location.

Chiuna Sugihara: The Japanese diplomat who saved thousands

Even 125 years after his birth, Japanese diplomat Chiuna Sugihara, who saved thousands of people during the Holocaust, is far from forgotten.

Osaka bans smoking on public streets ahead of World Expo

The move comes "to improve the environment and beautify the city in a way that is appropriate for an international tourist city," according to the statement. 

Queen Lu: The fusion restaurant offering Thai, Japanese menus

Queen Lu, a fusion restaurant with separate Japanese and Thai menus.

Aki-no festival presents beautiful diversity of Japanese cinema

The festival features the best of recent Japanese cinema and is the sole opportunity in Israel to see many of such movies.

Japan welcomes record 36.87 million foreign tourists in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels

Tourist spending reaches unprecedented 8.14 trillion yen amid concerns over overtourism and infrastructure strain.

  COLIN FIRTH in 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth'

SNL’s origin story and a Japanese master

Because of the news about a possible hostage deal, two Israeli spy shows were postponed, and have not yet been rescheduled as of press time.

Israelis in Japan should follow these rules when visiting, expert says

As is the case in every country, Israelis abroad must understand how to behave in different international cities

By NOA ASHER
12/01/2025

Israel to fly stone from Western Wall to 2025 Osaka World Expo

Representatives of the Israel Antiquities Authority are expected to aid in the removal of the stone from the southern area of the wall. 

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