Japan

Japan's Emperor Akihito Prays For His Nation

In a rare television address, Japan's emperor prays for his nation and safety of his people in the wake of the disaster which struck Japan.

Jewish Community Rushes Aid to Japan

Chabad-Lubavitch Chassidic movement and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee are both deeply involved in relief efforts in Japan.

Israeli Insurers and Diamantaires Feel Japanese Fallout

Like most participants in the global economy Israel will suffer general and particular losses from the Japanese disaster.

Three Japanese Reactors 'Likely' Heading for Meltdown

Fuel rods in three reactors at Japan's Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant are melting, raising the likelihood of at least a partial meltdown.

Israel and Tsunamis: 13 in 2,500 Years

Haifa U earthquake and tsunami expert says three have hit Caesaria alone, including one 900 years ago.

Japan Faces Second Quake, New Meltdown Fears

New fears of a nuclear meltdown in Japan as the country faces the possibility of a 7.0 magnitude quake.

A Schroder or a Bush

Natural disasters can make or break a political leader and crush or galvanize a nation. History awaits Japan.

6 Israelis Still 'Unaccounted For' - FM Says 'Not Yet Missing'

Six Israelis are still unaccounted for in the aftermath of an 8.9-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan on March 11.

Nuclear Meltdown Fears in Japan; 12,000 Dead or Missing

Japan faces trouble at nuclear reactors as tsunami death toll rises above 2,000, with 9,500 still missing.

Japan: 1,700 Killed in Quake, Tsunami

A 7-10 meter tsunami hit Japan following a major earthquake. At least 1,700 people were killed, 25 Israelis not yet heard from.

Ishihara: Crank Call or Wake Up Call

The outgoing Tokyo governor has called for Japan to go nuclear.

Japanese Foreign Minister Skewered by Barbecue Granny Donation

Seiji Maehara resigns over "foreign" political donation and compounds Japan's political crisis.

China's Defense Budget Increase Troubles Neighbors

Given the numerous military incidents involving China, Asian countries are alarmed by the hike in the Chinese defense budget.

Does Russia Really Fear a Japanese Attack?

Russia is modernizing its forces and beefing up its defenses on the disputed Kuril Islands but is it serious about a Japanese attack?

Japanese Prime Minister on Familiar Precipice

Naoto Kan Japan's PM is viewed by the public as lacking leadership and the government's ratings are at the critical level.

Sushi Boycott Threatened in Russia Japan Territorial Dispute

Russia and Japan escalate conflict over the Kuril Islands as Japanese FM arrives in Russia

Lost Islands Roil Relations Between Moscow and Tokyo

The Kuril Islands that Russia took from Japan in 1945 are still an irritant in relations between the two countries.

Japan Less Credit Worthy, Rating Lowered by S&P

The downgrading of Japan's credit rating is a sign that the financial agencies are getting around to the big beasts of the financial world.

Japan: Yeshiva Boy Freed from Prison

The youngest of three Israeli yeshiva students accused or convicted of smuggling drugs into Japan has been released from prison.

Behind Japan's Cabinet Reshuffle

Japan's Prime Minister's cabinet reshuffle is a high stakes gamble that can revitalize his fortunes or sink him in Japan's aging society.

Japan Props Up the Euro

Japan has decided to buy European debt in a big way for either economic reasons, to compete with China or both.

South Korea and Japan Think the Unthinkable

Despite South Korea's historical animosity towards Japan, the common threat of North Korea is drawing them together.

New Tough Policy for the Korean Peninsula

South Korea is not satisfied with having won last week's standoff with the north. Is a more forward strategy evolving?

Japan's Defense from North to South

The Japanese government is revamping the Japanese army from a land based defensive force to a more mobile army with greater force projection

Lieberman: Arabs Should Learn Peacemaking from Japan

Foreign Minister says Israel's neighbors should imitate Japan, which tries to solve disputes with its neighbors peacefully.

Developments in the Japan Yeshiva Boys Case

Prosecution waived the chance to appeal "light" six-year sentence of one youth; another one spoke of his faith and got in trouble.

2nd Hassidic 'Drug Smuggler' Receives Six Years

The second of three Hassidic yeshiva students imprisoned in Japan after being tricked into carrying drugs has been sentenced: Six years in jail.

Israel, Japan Unite For First Time to Study Brain, Stem Cells

For the first time, top Israeli scientists will partner with Japanese scientists to conduct brain and stem cell research.

Naive Yeshiva Boys' Trial Begins in Japan

The trial of two Israeli Hassidic youths imprisoned in Japan has finally begun – a year and a half after their arrest.