Japan

 Megumi Tabata at MDA headquarters in Jerusalem.

From Japan, with love: Japanese Christians donate ambulances to Israel

Tabata says that her trip to Israel – and meeting survivors of the October 7 massacre – will help her educate Japanese Christians, which will lead to more connections with Israel.

By LINDA GRADSTEIN
20/07/2024
 The view of Omishima Island from Dayan Michelle Sobel’s home.

Dayan Michelle Sobel: A Jewish girl's move to Japan in her 60s

While Japanese take rules seriously, and public transportation is completely silent, Israelis are loud, informal, and friendly.

By LINDA GRADSTEIN
20/07/2024

Five new ambassadors welcomed to Israel by President Herzog

The traditional vin d'honneur reception took place at Jerusalem's King David hotel, with new ambassadors meeting their colleagues from other countries.

Iraq exhibits ancient artifacts returned by US and other countries

Iraqi authorities have been trying to retrieve thousands of archaeological relics missing since the US invasion in 2003.

By REUTERS
08/07/2024

Azia 19: A restaurant bringing Jerusalem to Japan

The laziness and lack of appreciation for the ingredients, the dumbed-down flavors to assuage the Israeli palate, the confusing cohesion-less concepts. None are to be seen here.

By LIAM FORBERG
01/07/2024

Following first US Presidential debate, overseas allies brace for Trump return

Trump's skepticism towards NATO is causing further anxiety this time, as Russia's war in Ukraine has brought conflict to the bloc's doorstep.

By REUTERS
28/06/2024

Otoro: The best (kosher) Japanese food in Israel?

This is the best Japanese food I have had in Israel although I have not tried the non-kosher Japanese restaurants here.

By LINDA GRADSTEIN
23/06/2024

Japanese by design: Three new exhibits of Japanese art and design open in Haifa

The exhibit ranges from consumer products to virtual systems, which, the organizers say, “convey not only the characteristics of Japanese design but also the current state of Japanese culture,

19/06/2024

The Japanese edition of the beloved single malt

Behind every good drink, there's a great story, like that of the old distillery that never stops innovating, launching a special edition inspired by Japan.

By OSNAT GUETA
26/05/2024

Cinematheques pay tribute to Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki

Miyazaki’s unique work is imaginative and filled with beautiful imagery, but his stories also have great emotional depth, usually from the point of view of children.

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