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Biden nominates Rahm Emanuel to be ambassador to Japan

Barack Obama's White House chief of staff nominated to be ambassador to Japan.

Biden nominates Rahm Emanuel to be ambassador to Japan

Watch: Woman arrested for trying to extinguish Olympic flame

Police in Japan arrested a 53-year-old protesting the upcoming Olympic games in the country out of fear COVID will continue its spread.

Watch: Woman arrested for trying to extinguish Olympic flame

Watch: Rescuers trying to find dozens missing in Japan landslide

Rescuers in Japan trying to locate 80 people still missing 2 days after landslides tore through the seaside city of Atami.

Watch: Rescuers trying to find dozens missing in Japan landslide

2 dead, thousands without power after mudslide strikes in Japan

Graphic social media footage shows a mountainside spontaneously collapsing, sweeping several houses away in seconds.

2 dead,  thousands without power after mudslide strikes in Japan

Japan inspired by Israeli founder of non-profit for disabled

Rabbi Kalman Samuels’ memoir about his son - rendered blind and deaf during infancy - has received international acclaim; recently in Japan.

Japan inspired by Israeli founder of non-profit for disabled

Leading Japanese politician: "Our heart is with Israel"

Yasuhide Nakayama tweets well wishes and his stance that Israel has the right to defend itself from terror.

Leading Japanese politician: "Our heart is with Israel"

Chinese Embassy in Japan tweets anti-Semitic cartoon

Cartoon was subsequently deleted after embassy was contacted by Israeli Embassy in Japan.

Chinese Embassy in Japan tweets anti-Semitic cartoon

Rivlin receives credentials of new ambassadors for China, Japan

President Rivlin receives diplomatic credentials from the new ambassadors of China and Japan to Israel.

Rivlin receives credentials of new ambassadors for China, Japan

Backlash after Japan opts to dump radioactive water into ocean

Japan planning to dump treated water from Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean, as China warns of possible action.

Backlash after Japan opts to dump radioactive water into ocean

Japan observes 10th anniversary of Fukushima disaster

On Thursday, Japan commemorated the earthquake of March 11, 2011 which led to a meltdown at the Fukushima Nuclear plant.

Japan observes 10th anniversary of Fukushima disaster

Shinzo Abe, Japan's prime minister, resigns

Japan's longest-serving premier announces his resignation, citing health issues.

Shinzo Abe, Japan's prime minister, resigns

Japanese municipality commemorates savior of Jews

Japanese municipality switches benefit concert to bake sale, honoring hero who saved thousands of Jews during Holocaust.

Japanese municipality commemorates savior of Jews

The real measure of Japan’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic

While most countries are still on a lockdown of some sort, Japan has lifted its nationwide decree of emergency. Opinion.

The real measure of Japan’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Japan ends coronavirus state of emergency

Japanese president lifts state of emergency, following seven weeks of coronavirus-related restrictions.

Japan ends coronavirus state of emergency

Hadassah to test second Japanese drug

Hadassah launches clinical trial in coronavirus wards, begins tests with 'Camostat Mesylate' in adition to 'Avigan'.

Hadassah to test second Japanese drug

Experimental coronavirus drug arrives in Israel from Japan

Israeli embassy in Japan worked to make Israel among first countries to receive drug to be tested at Hadassah and Ichilov hospitals.

Experimental coronavirus drug arrives in Israel from Japan

Japanese firm says it developed vaccine against COVID-19

Japanese biopharmaceutical firm Anges Inc. says it completed development of a prophylactic DNA vaccine and will begin testing it in animals.

Japanese firm says it developed vaccine against COVID-19

Japan to contribute $22.4 million to UNRWA

Japan signs contribution agreement to UN agency for "Palestinian refugees".

Japan to contribute $22.4 million to UNRWA

Japan: Woman tests positive for Coronavirus twice

Expert warns Coronavirus may lie dormant in patients believed to have recovered from the disease after woman tests positive after recovering

Japan: Woman tests positive for Coronavirus twice

Health Ministry official enters isolation upon return from Japan

Professor Grotto, who was in Japan to promote the return of Israelis from the Corona Ship, entered isolation upon his return.

Health Ministry official enters isolation upon return from Japan

Travel warning issued for South Korea and Japan

Foreign Ministry warns citizens to avoid traveling to South Korea, Japan amid Coronavirus outbreak.

Travel warning issued for South Korea and Japan

Israelis from 'coronavirus ship' return home

Aircraft carrying Israelis from Diamond Princess ship lands in Israel. From there the Israelis were taken to the Sheba Hospital.

Israelis from 'coronavirus ship' return home

Israelis take off for home after leaving quarantined ship

Private aircraft takes off from Japan after 11 Israelis removed from Diamond Princess amid Coronavirus outbreak.

Israelis take off for home after leaving quarantined ship

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Israelis disembark coronavirus ship

All Israeli passengers alight except one Israeli infected with virus; Israeli embassy staff in Tokyo wait on platform.

Israelis disembark coronavirus ship

Fourth Israeli passenger on ship diagnosed with coronavirus

After medical examinations, another Israeli patient diagnosed with coronavirus on Diamond Princess ship.

Fourth Israeli passenger on ship diagnosed with coronavirus

Two passengers on 'coronavirus ship' die

Japanese man and woman in their 80s die after being infected with coronavirus aboard the Diamond Princess.

Two passengers on 'coronavirus ship' die

Two Israelis leave coronavirus-striken ship in Japan

First Israeli passengers disembark from Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan. Ten others to remain on board until Thursday.

Two Israelis leave coronavirus-striken ship in Japan

'Israeli coronavirus victims in Japan are in good condition'

Israeli delegation visits 3 Israeli citizens being treated in Japanese hospitals for coronavirus. 'The hospitals are treating them well.'

'Israeli coronavirus victims in Japan are in good condition'

Hope for Israelis on Coronavirus-stricken ship

Insurance companies finance private jet to bring Israelis on quarantined ship back to Israel.

Hope for Israelis on Coronavirus-stricken ship

Chabad of Japan continues to look after Israelis on cruise ship

Supply includes everything from kosher food, hygiene products to flowers for Shabbat, to give Israelis stuck on ship best possible feeling.

Chabad of Japan continues to look after Israelis on cruise ship

Israel working to return Israelis from quarantined cruise ship

Preparations underway for return of 12 of the 15 Israelis trapped on quarantined cruise ship at Japanese dock. Infected travelers to remain.

Israel working to return Israelis from quarantined cruise ship

'We'll ensure Israelis with coronavirus get best possible care'

Israeli doctor with expertise in infectious diseases is travelling to Japan to assist in treatment of Israelis diagnosed with coronavirus.

'We'll ensure Israelis with coronavirus get best possible care'

Japan rejects Israel's request to remove nationals from ship

Israel asked that its passengers be allowed to leave cruise ship quarantined for coronavirus. Japan said no.

Japan rejects Israel's request to remove nationals from ship

Israel attempts to extricate citizens from Coronavirus ship

Foreign Ministry asks Japanese authorities to remove 15 Israeli citizens from ship quarantined due to Coronavirus.

Israel attempts to extricate citizens from Coronavirus ship

Israeli woman on coronavirus-stricken ship has fever

Woman on quarantined ship with 135 cases of coronavirus off Japanese coast suffering from fever, flu-like symptoms. Death toll tops 900.

Israeli woman on coronavirus-stricken ship has fever

15 Israelis aboard quarantined Japanese ship

Over 3,700 passengers, including 15 Israelis, aboard Japanese cruise ship quarantined after 10 people were diagnosed with coronavirus.

15 Israelis aboard quarantined Japanese ship

Japan to send warship and planes to the Middle East

Japan will send a warship and patrol planes to protect Japanese ships in the Middle East amid regional tensions.

Japan to send warship and planes to the Middle East

The cats that took over an entire island

A number of islands in Japan have become a paradise for cat lovers in recent years with a much larger population of cats than humans.

The cats that took over an entire island

Netanyahu cancels visit to Japan

PM cancels trip to attend inauguration of new Japanese Emperor in light of continued political uncertainty in Israel.

Netanyahu cancels visit to Japan

Supertyphoon Hagibis: Japan's most powerful typhoon in decades

Japanese authorities advise more than seven million people living in the area to evacuate their homes.

Supertyphoon Hagibis: Japan's most powerful typhoon in decades

Israel signs defense MOU with Japan

Memorandum of Understanding signed with Japanese Defense Ministry in Tokyo to strengthen defense cooperation between Israel and Japan.

Israel signs defense MOU with Japan

Direct flights to the 'Land of the Rising Sun'

El Al launches sale as it offers first-ever tickets for Tel Aviv-Tokyo flights.

Direct flights to the 'Land of the Rising Sun'

Lapid: Iran deal endangers world peace

Blue and White leader meets with Japanese ministers, emphasizes importance of canceling 'Iran deal.'

Lapid: Iran deal endangers world peace

Abbas wishes to strengthen relations with Japan

PA chairman meets Japanese parliamentary delegation, praises Japan's support for "Palestine".

Abbas wishes to strengthen relations with Japan

Start-up nation:

Japan's largest insurance company to work with Israeli companies

Harel Insurance Group was chosen by Japan’s largest insurance company Tokio Marine Holdings to help find Israeli hi-tech companies.

Japan's largest insurance company to work with Israeli companies

South Korean dies after self-immolation at Japanese embassy

South Korean whose father was a victim of Japanese forced labor sets himself on fire outside Japanese embassy.

South Korean dies after self-immolation at Japanese embassy

Japan: 33 people dead, dozens injured in arson at anime studio

In Japan's worst mass murder in almost 20 yrs., an arson attack on an anime studio leaves 33 dead. The perpetrator is in police custody.

Japan: 33 people dead, dozens injured in arson at anime studio

Trump meets with Putin, talks response to Iran at G20 summit

Trump meets with foreign leaders including Vladimir Putin, at G20 summit in Osaka. 'Don't meddle in our elections', Trump jokes.

Trump meets with Putin, talks response to Iran at G20 summit

Chief of the Japan Self Defense Forces visits Israel

General Kōji Yamazaki makes history as first Chief of Japan's Self Defense Forces to visit Israel since the countries established relations.

Chief of the Japan Self Defense Forces visits Israel

Japanese PM to meet Iranian Supreme Leader, President

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to visit Iran after offering Trump to help deal with Islamic Republic.

Japanese PM to meet Iranian Supreme Leader, President

El Al launches direct flights to Tokyo

Direct Tokyo-Tel Aviv flights to take between 11 and 12.5 hours.

El Al launches direct flights to Tokyo

One dead in stabbing attack near Tokyo

Man with knife attacks commuters at bus stop in Kawasaki, wounding at least 19. One child and the attacker himself reported dead.

One dead in stabbing attack near Tokyo

Holocaust tragedy and rescue commemorated at former Mir Yeshiva

Event held in Mir, Lithuania, honors son of Japanese consul Chiune Sugihara, who saved 2,700 Jews during the Holocaust.

Holocaust tragedy and rescue commemorated at former Mir Yeshiva

Japan donates $7 million to UNRWA

Government of Japan contributes additional $7 million to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.

Japan donates $7 million to UNRWA

9 injured in possible terror attack in Tokyo

Police say attacker had 'intent to murder' as he rammed his car into people celebrating New Year's on crowded Tokyo street.

9 injured in possible terror attack in Tokyo

Five Marines killed at sea

Five crew members of fighter jets that crashed near Japan declared dead, search for them ends.

Five Marines killed at sea

Two US aircraft involved in refueling accident off Japan coast

At least one Marine rescued off the coast of Japan after two aircraft involved in refueling accident. Search underway for six others.

Two US aircraft involved in refueling accident off Japan coast

Report claims Trump pushed Japanese PM to allow casinos

Trump helped Sheldon Adelson advance Japan casino plans, report claims.

Report claims Trump pushed Japanese PM to allow casinos

Japan: Death toll from recent earthquake rises to 35

Death toll from earthquake in northern Japan his 35, with 400 injured and 9 still missing.

Japan: Death toll from recent earthquake rises to 35

11 dead, hundreds injured as typhoon hits Japan

Strongest typhoon to hit Japan in 25 years kills 11, leaves thousands of passengers stranded and millions of residents left without power.

11 dead, hundreds injured as typhoon hits Japan