News for Japan Japan suspends COVID vaccinations due to contaminationAround 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 contaminationAround 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 JapanBarack Obama's White House chief of staff nominated to be ambassador to Japan. Watch: Woman arrested for trying to extinguish Olympic flame in opposition to the venuePolice 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 landslideRescuers 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 JapanGraphic social media footage shows a mountainside spontaneously collapsing, sweeping several houses away in seconds. Japanese find inspiration in life story of Israeli founder of non-profit for disabledRabbi 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 cartoonCartoon was subsequently deleted after embassy was contacted by Israeli Embassy in Japan. Rivlin receives credentials of new Chinese, Japanese, ambassadorsPresident Rivlin receives diplomatic credentials from the new ambassadors of China and Japan to Israel. Backlash after Japan opts to dump radioactive water into Pacific OceanJapan planning to dump treated water from Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean, as China warns of possible action. 10 years since devastating nuclear disaster, Japan mourns FukushimaOn 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, resignsJapan's longest-serving premier announces his resignation, citing health issues. Japanese municipality holds benefit to commemorate savior of JewsJapanese 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 pandemicWhile most countries are still on a lockdown of some sort, Japan has lifted its nationwide decree of emergency. Opinion.Japan ends coronavirus state of emergencyJapanese president lifts state of emergency, following seven weeks of coronavirus-related restrictions. Hadassah to test second Japanese drugHadassah launches clinical trial in coronavirus wards, begins tests with 'Camostat Mesylate' in adition to 'Avigan'. Experimental coronavirus drug arrives in Israel from JapanIsraeli 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-19Japanese 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 UNRWAJapan signs contribution agreement to UN agency for "Palestinian refugees". Japan: Woman tests positive for Coronavirus twiceExpert 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 JapanProfessor 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 JapanForeign Ministry warns citizens to avoid traveling to South Korea, Japan amid Coronavirus outbreak. Israelis from 'coronavirus ship' return homeAircraft 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 Coronavirus-stricken shipPrivate aircraft takes off from Japan after 11 Israelis removed from Diamond Princess amid Coronavirus outbreak. Israelis disembark coronavirus shipAll Israeli passengers alight except one Israeli infected with virus; Israeli embassy staff in Tokyo wait on platform. Fourth Israeli passenger on ship diagnosed with coronavirusAfter medical examinations, another Israeli patient diagnosed with coronavirus on Diamond Princess ship.Two passengers on 'coronavirus ship' dieJapanese man and woman in their 80s die after being infected with coronavirus aboard the Diamond Princess. Two Israelis leave coronavirus-striken ship in JapanFirst 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, receiving quality treatment'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 shipInsurance companies finance private jet to bring Israelis on quarantined ship back to Israel. Chabad of Japan continues to look after Israelis on coronavirus quarantine cruise shipSupply includes everything from kosher food, hygiene products to flowers for Shabbat, to give Israelis stuck on ship best possible feeling.Israel working to return travelers from quarantined cruise ship in JapanPreparations underway for return of 12 of the 15 Israelis trapped on quarantined cruise ship at Japanese dock. Infected travelers to remain. 'We need to make sure Israelis with the coronavirus get the best possible treatment'Israeli doctor with expertise in infectious diseases is travelling to Japan to assist in treatment of Israelis diagnosed with coronavirus. Japanese FM rejects Israel's request to remove Israeli nationals from 'coronavirus ship'Israel asked that its passengers be allowed to leave cruise ship quarantined for coronavirus. Japan said no. Israel attempts to extricate citizens from Japanese Coronavirus shipForeign Ministry asks Japanese authorities to remove 15 Israeli citizens from ship quarantined due to Coronavirus.Israeli woman on coronavirus-stricken ship has a feverWoman on quarantined ship with 135 cases of coronavirus off Japanese coast suffering from fever, flu-like symptoms. Death toll tops 900. 15 Israelis aboard Japanese cruise ship quarantined due to coronavirusOver 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 EastJapan 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 islandA 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 JapanPM 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 decadesJapanese authorities advise more than seven million people living in the area to evacuate their homes. Israel signs defense MOU with JapanMemorandum of Understanding signed with Japanese Defense Ministry in Tokyo to strengthen defense cooperation between Israel and 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. Lapid: Iran deal endangers world peaceBlue and White leader meets with Japanese ministers, emphasizes importance of canceling 'Iran deal.' Abbas wishes to strengthen relations with JapanPA chairman meets Japanese parliamentary delegation, praises Japan's support for "Palestine".Japan's largest insurance company to work with Israeli companiesHarel Insurance Group was chosen by Japan’s largest insurance company Tokio Marine Holdings to help find Israeli hi-tech companies. South Korean dies after self-immolation at Japanese embassySouth Korean whose father was a victim of Japanese forced labor sets himself on fire outside Japanese embassy. Japan: 33 people dead, dozens injured in arson at anime studioIn 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. Trump meets with Putin, talks response to Iran at G20 summitTrump meets with foreign leaders including Vladimir Putin, at G20 summit in Osaka. 'Don't meddle in our elections', Trump jokes. Chief of the Japan Self Defense Forces visits IsraelGeneral Kōji Yamazaki makes history as first Chief of Japan's Self Defense Forces to visit Israel since the countries established relations. Japanese PM to meet Iranian Supreme Leader, PresidentJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to visit Iran after offering Trump to help deal with Islamic Republic.El Al launches direct flights to TokyoDirect Tokyo-Tel Aviv flights to take between 11 and 12.5 hours. One dead in stabbing attack near TokyoMan with knife attacks commuters at bus stop in Kawasaki, wounding at least 19. One child and the attacker himself reported dead. Holocaust tragedy and rescue commemorated at former Mir YeshivaEvent held in Mir, Lithuania, honors son of Japanese consul Chiune Sugihara, who saved 2,700 Jews during the Holocaust. Japan donates $7 million to UNRWAGovernment of Japan contributes additional $7 million to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”. 9 injured in possible terror attack in TokyoPolice say attacker had 'intent to murder' as he rammed his car into people celebrating New Year's on crowded Tokyo street. |
