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From samba to street food: The world’s 30 coolest streets of 2025

No gimmicks, no souvenir shops, no mega chains, and no crowds; Time Out’s annual ranking reveals the most authentic, local, and vibrant streets around the world

Roy Elman | 12.04.25

How the Land of the Rising Sun cracked the longevity code — why the Japanese live so long

Japan has ranked among the world’s longest-living countries for decades, consistently topping global charts since the 1980s; what drives its remarkable life expectancy? we set out to uncover the factors behind the Japanese longevity advantage

Eitan Gefen | 11.30.25

A lifelong dream realized: Israeli aikido teacher heads to Japan for samurai-era training routine

After 30 years of waiting, aikido instructor Dvir Ben-Ami flew to Japan to live as an uchi-deshi, a live-in dojo disciple training from dawn to night. He describes punishing drills, injuries and the moment the dream felt real

Assaf Kamar | 11.29.25

The Ukrainian sumo wrestler who fled war now taking Japan by storm

Big in Japan: Ukrainian-born sumo wrestler Aonishiki Arata, who fled the war in Ukraine, won Japan’s Kyushu tournament and is set to become an 'ozeki; arriving broke in 2022, he rose rapidly through the ranks, becoming a national sensation and symbol of hope

Zeev Avrahami | 11.29.25

From fridges to EVs: Japan's Sharp reinvents itself with a bold move into electric cars

Compact minivan, called LDK+, is meant to serve as an extension of the home, functioning as a mobile space that can double as a movie room or office

Noam Rhein | 10.26.25

'A country built entirely on gimmicks': Israeli honeymooner's scathing review of Japan sparks online storm

After a honeymoon in Japan, Shelly Tal took to Facebook to vent her frustration with the Land of the Rising Sun, loud backlash among fans of the country; 'They said the Japanese are the nicest people in the world, but they’re cold, distant and won’t make eye contact'

Assaf Kamar | 10.26.25

יפן סנאה טקאיצ'י בדרך להיות ראש ממשלה ממשלת

Israel welcomes Japan’s new PM Takaichi, hailing 'historic' opportunity

Netanyahu, Sa'ar and Israeli envoy Cohen congratulate Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister and an outspoken supporter of Israel, expressing hope for deepened ties in defense, tech and diplomacy

Itamar Eichner | 10.23.25

The age of fragile mandates: Why democratic leaders keep falling

Opinion: From Japan to France to Nepal, leaders are falling not just at the ballot box but through eroding trust in parties, parliaments and the streets; as global crises intensify, democracies risk paralysis under leaders with fragile, short-lived mandates

Dr. Bella Barda Bareket | 10.12.25

Sushi against depression? Traditional Japanese diet linked to reduced anxiety, mood swings

Japanese study finds that the traditional Washoku diet, rich in vegetables, fermented fish and seaweed, may significantly reduce depression and anxiety symptoms among workers, highlighting the strong link between nutrition and mental health

Ynet | 10.11.25

Move over Tokyo: This is Japan’s true food capital

From sizzling street food to Michelin-starred dining, Osaka offers a feast for every taste and budget; the city that coined the term kuidaore (eat until you drop), invites visitors to savor its history, creativity and nonstop celebration of food

Assi Haim | 09.13.25

Tsunami danger appears to subside, but countries remain on alert; volcano erupts in Russia

Hours after a powerful 8.8 quake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, tsunami alerts were scaled back, but countries remain cautious; volcano erupts nearby, and aftershocks—some strong—are expected to continue for weeks

Ynetnews | 07.30.25

רוסיה קמצ'טקה פינוי תושבים אחרי רעידת אדמה רעש חשש צונאמי

Israelis are stuck in tsunami danger zones: 'People got trapped in the hotel and went up to higher floors'

Misha Kraker, an Israeli tour guide currently in Honolulu, says he told tourists to 'just go up to higher ground'; Michal is on vacation in Hawaii: 'We’re Israelis—we’re used to extreme situations'; Expert: tsunami waves could also reach South America, Australia and the Philippines

Nina Fox, Alexandra Lukash | 07.30.25

גן ילדים בפטרופבלובסק-קמצ'טסקי שניזוק מרעידת האדמה במזרח רוסיה

Powerful quake in Russia's Far East causes tsunami, Japan and Hawaii order evacuations *

Warnings of 'hazardous tsunami waves' issued for some coasts of Russia and Ecuador, while waves of 1-3 metres were possible in Japan, Hawaii, Chile and the Solomon Islands; A tsunami watch is also in effect for Alaska and the U.S. Pacific coast

Reuters | 07.30.25

Moon crash and planetary defense: This week in space

A Japanese spacecraft failed in its Moon landing attempt, a new European telescope designed to detect dangerous asteroids, and new research questions whether a galactic collision is truly inevitable; This Week in Space

Ettay Nevo, Davidson Institute of Science | 06.21.25

חצאים מלון יפני דרש מאורח ישראלי לחתום על טופס שבו התחייב שלא היה מעורב בפשעי מלחמה כתנאי להיכנס לחדר

City of Kyoto rebukes hotel for war crimes pledge singling out Israeli guests

After backlash over Kyoto guesthouse asking Israeli guests to sign war crimes pledge, city formally condemns policy as discriminatory and referrs case to prosecutors, saying such actions violate local hotel law and human rights principles

Itamar Eichner | 06.05.25

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