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North Korea plans another satellite launch
Japanese Coast Guard says North Korea plans to launch a satellite between August 24 and 31. A launch this past May failed.
Japan provides $1 million for Jenin rehabilitation
Government of Japan announces emergency grant aid of $1 million to Jenin following recent Israeli counterterrorism operation.
Researchers: Story of Japanese Holocaust hero has been exaggerated
Researchers say Japan has exaggerated the story of Chiune Sugihara, the ‘Japanese Schindler.’
North Korea fires ballistic missile
The launch comes days after Kim Jong Un's sister issued threats against the US.
Canadian teen arrested after writing name on 8th century temple
The teen was arrested after he was caught carving his name on a pillar at an ancient Japanese temple designated as a UNESCO Heritage Site.
North Korea notifies Japan of intent to launch satellite
Pyongyang informs Japan's coastguard that a rocket will be launched between May 31 and June 11.
Former AJC CEO David Harris honored by Japan
Harris awarded Order of the Rising Sun in recognition of years of work promoting relationship between Jewish people and Japan.
Spy balloon? Mysterious object washes up on Japanese shore
Authorities can't seem to wrap their heads around the strange phenomenon but questions are already being asked.
North Korea threatens Japan after it doubles military spending
Pyongyang warns it will take ‘bold military steps’ after Tokyo announces large increase in defense budget.
Russia moves mobile missile systems to island near Japan
Russian defense ministry says troops will keep 'round-the-clock watch' of area whose control has long been disputed with Japan.
North Korea fires apparent ICBM
Japan's PM says the missile landed inside Japan's economic zone: The North's repeated missile launches cannot be tolerated.
For the seventh time in recent weeks: North Korea fires two ballistic missiles
South Korea says it detected two missile launches from North Korea’s eastern coastal city of Munchon.
North Korea launches two ballistic missiles
The test comes two days after North Korea fired an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile over Japan.
North Korea fires ballistic missile off its east coast
Japanese citizens briefly asked to take cover following the missile launch, North Korea's fifth this week.
Israel, Japan sign new defense agreement
Israel, Japan mark 70 years of diplomatic relations, reach agreement on greater military equipment and technology cooperation.
For the first time in a decade, Israeli Defense Min. 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.
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 tells story of diplomat who saved Jews during the Holocaust
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 in opposition to the venue
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.
Japanese find inspiration in life story of 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.
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