Japan
Between samurai and robots: A journey in Japan that lives in the future and remembers the past
A photographed journey in the land of the rising sun reveals how japan preserves centuries-old tradition, while at the same time leading the world into the future.
All-queen ant shocks science: Japanese–German team finds species with no males or workers
Japan calls for immediate release of national detained in Iran, NHK employee reportedly held
Modi’s visit shows India is central to Israel’s strategic doctrine - opinion
South Korea protests Japan’s Takeshima Day event over disputed islands
In a statement, the foreign ministry said it strongly objected to the Takeshima Day event held by Japan's Shimane prefecture and to the attendance of a senior Japanese government official.
Japan seizes Chinese fishing boat, arrests skipper for fleeing inspection
The captain, a 47-year-old Chinese national, is accused of ignoring orders to stop for an on-board inspection on Thursday in waters off southwest Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan's fisheries agency said.
Jaffa’s Japon serves Sushi built like art and respects those who understand
The Japon restaurant in Jaffa serves pani puri and precisely crafted sushi, while Fadi Yaish’s “S’90 Diner” blends Jordanian and New York cuisines into rich, distinctive dishes.
Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi sweeps in stunning election win
Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female leader, was projected to deliver as many as 328 of the 465 seats in parliament's lower house for her Liberal Democratic Party.
Grapevine February 6, 2026: Mixed feelings over Herzog’s visit down under
Movers and shakers in israeli society.
‘A Pale View of Hills’ is a pallid tale of post-war Japan - review
It’s an adaptation of the first novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, a Japanese-British novelist who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2017, and it stars some of Japan’s best-loved actors.
The Japanese cheesecake trend: How much protein and how many calories are there?
The internet is full of videos of a cheesecake made with just two ingredients and no baking. It sounds like the perfect quick fix for a protein-packed dessert – let’s understand what it’s all about.
Between Japan and Scandinavia: How a developer apartment in Ra’anana became a calm family home
A six-room developer apartment in Ra’anana was transformed for a young family, with fewer rooms, more light, smart carpentry, and a focus on order, calm, and daily flow.
Japanese Court sentences man to life imprisonment for fatally shooting former PM Shinzo Abe
Tetsuya Yamagami was arrested on the spot in July 2022 after fatally firing at Abe with a homemade gun while he was delivering a campaign speech in the western city of Nara.
Aki-no Japanese Film Festival features cinematic
For the past decade, Aki-no has been one of the capital’s most eagerly anticipated cultural events; this year, it will present works from celebrated auteurs as well as rising talents.