Japan

For the first time in a decade

Israeli Defense Minister visits Japan

Defense Min. Gantz visits Japan, meets senior Japanese officials to discuss defense cooperation, strategic ties.

Gantz to conduct official visit to US, Japan this weekend

Defense Minister to meet US CENTCOM Commander in Florida before visiting Japan.

Watch: Aerial footage captures aftermath of Shinzo Abe shooting

Forensics experts are seen scanning the area where the former PM was shot.

Japanese court upholds gay marriage ban

District court rules that Japan's ban on same-sex marriage is not unconstitutional, throwing out claims filed by three couples.

Watch: TV host lauds Japanese terrorist who murdered Israelis

The deadly attack took authorities, who were on the lookout for Arab terrorists, by surprise, as 26 were gunned down and 80 wounded.

Russia, China hold nuclear military drill during Biden Japan trip

Russia and China conduct military exercise involving nuclear-ready bombers while U.S. President Joe Biden visits Japan.

AJC delegation visits Japan to strengthens Japanese-Jewish ties

Delegation visits Japan to bolster ties with the American Jewish Community and Israel.

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Russia halts peace talks with Japan over sanctions

Russia and Japan have not formally ended WWII hostilities, due to island border dispute. Those prospects look dim now.

Powerful 7.3 earthquake rocks Japan

Serious earthquake occurs in northern Japan, tsunami alert issued.

Japan claims disputed islands annexed by Russia after WWII

With the world's focus on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Tokyo is again claiming an island archipelago under Russian occupation.

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile

Japan and South Korea say North Korea fired an unidentified projectile off its east coast.

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile

Japan, South Korea report missile fired off east coast of North Korea. Missile may have been a ballistic missile.

Japanese museum focuses on diplomat who saved Jews during WWII

Museum's new exhibit showcases the stories of Jews rescued by Chiune Sugihara during the Holocaust who landed in Japanese port city.

World's first dual-mode vehicle kicks off in Japan

Dual-mode vehicle, able to travel on both road and rail, debuts in the town of Kaiyo in Japan's Tokushima prefecture. #

Japanese Nazi-themed bar sparks flurry of outrage

Bar where waitstaff in Nazi uniforms served bottles of swastika champagne was shuttered after one week due to bevy of online criticism.

Japan: 5 flights delayed - by a turtle

Turtle wanders onto runway at Narita International Airport, causing planes to not take off until it was captured.

Surprise: Japan's Prime Minister resigns amidst COVID freefall

With the country mired in an all-out COVID crisis, Japanese Prime Minister announced he would step down by the end of the month.

Japan suspends COVID vaccinations due to contamination

Around 1.63 million vials of Moderna's vaccine, produced in Spain, found to be contaminated. No adverse effects reported so far.

Japan suspends COVID vaccinations due to contamination

Around 1.63 million vials of Moderna's vaccine, produced in Spain, found to be contaminated. No adverse effects reported so far.

Biden nominates Rahm Emanuel to be ambassador to Japan

Barack Obama's White House chief of staff nominated 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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

Chinese Embassy in Japan tweets anti-Semitic cartoon

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

Rivlin receives credentials of new ambassadors for China, Japan

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

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.

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.

Shinzo Abe, Japan's prime minister, resigns

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

Japanese municipality commemorates savior of Jews

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

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.

Japan ends coronavirus state of emergency

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

Hadassah to test second Japanese drug

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

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.

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.

Japan to contribute $22.4 million to UNRWA

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

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

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.

Travel warning issued for South Korea and Japan

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

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 take off for home after leaving quarantined ship

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

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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.

Fourth Israeli passenger on ship diagnosed with coronavirus

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

Two passengers on 'coronavirus ship' die

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

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.

'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.'

Hope for Israelis on Coronavirus-stricken ship

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

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.

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.

'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.

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.

Israel attempts to extricate citizens from Coronavirus ship

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Netanyahu cancels visit to Japan

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

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.

Israel signs defense MOU with Japan

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