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פצצת אטום שהוטלה על נגסאקי נגסקי ב יפן ב אוגוסט 1945 נשק גרעיני מלחמת העולם השנייה

After last year's snub, Nagasaki to invite Israel to A-bomb memorial

After Israel was excluded last year over the Gaza war, Nagasaki’s mayor is avoiding renewed diplomatic tensions—especially following a clear message from the US

Itamar Eichner | 05.08.25

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

Israeli tourist in Japan asked to sign war crimes declaration at Kyoto hotel

Kyoto’s Wind Villa hotel requires Israeli guest to sign declaration denying involvement in war crimes; Israeli ambassador condemns act as discriminatory; hotel manager defends move, citing fears after Israel’s Gaza operation

Itamar Eichner | 04.26.25

Israeli chutzpah and Japanese perfectionism: Sony Israel's success story

Sony Semiconductor Israel develops groundbreaking chips for smart devices while maintaining Israeli leadership under Japanese management and overcoming cultural challenges

Israel Wullman | 03.22.25

'I didn’t realize how challenging opening a kosher Japanese restaurant would be. Now I understand why no one had done it before'

After 25 Years, the Yakimono restaurant at the Hilton Hotel closed its doors and was replaced by a second branch of the veteran Onami restaurant; the twist: unlike the original, the new Onami is Kosher certified; Chef Roy Soffer: 'The menu is different but has overlapping dishes. The kosher requirement pushed me to be more creative'

Tiki Golan | 01.09.25

תיעוד ראשון של הקונסול הישראלי עם שלושת הצעירים ברדתם מההר

Israelis safe after being stranded in northern Japan blizzard

Rescue team manages to reach the three IDF soldiers after concerns for their health and safety; Japan embassy thanks efforts of local authorities

Itamar Eichner | 01.07.25

Fears mount for Israelis stranded in northern Japan blizzard

Three discharged IDF soldiers stranded on Japan’s snow-covered Mount Shirouma, battling hypothermia; rescue efforts face delays due to severe weather, as Israel’s Foreign Ministry and local authorities work urgently to secure their safe evacuation

Itamar Eichner | 01.07.25

'Do not define victory solely by how many Hamas terrorists you eliminate'

Rahm Emanuel, son of an Irgun fighter, has been a top advisor to Obama and mayor of Chicago; now, as US ambassador to Japan, he’s advocating for Israel; he discusses boycotting Nagasaki's mayor for snubbing Israel and meeting freed hostage Noa Argamani

Itamar Eichner | 09.07.24

Israeli lost in bear-infested forest in Japan climbs tree to avoid wild animals

Worried mother alerts the Tokyo embassy that her 18-year-old son is missing after visiting the wilderness near Kobe, Japan; Rescue mission heads out to find him alive and well

Itamar Eichner | 08.30.24

Big in Japan: Wiz lands Softbank deal to boost investment in Asia

Following Israeli cyber firm's decision to pull out of Google acquisition, it seems Wiz is keen on engaging the Asian market, getting into business with Japanese investment giant

Meir Orbach, Calcalist | 08.07.24

Western ambassadors boycott Nagasaki memorial event Israel not invited

Following the Japanese mayor's decision to leave Israel out of the ceremony commemorating the atomic bombing of the city, several ambassadors, including the G-7 countries and the EU ambassador, will attend different events instead, such as Tokyo's ceremony

Itamar Eichner | 08.07.24

Nagasaki mayor snubs Israel in WWII commemoration ceremony

Israeli ambassador says decision regrettable after Israel off the guest list for the annual ceremony for victims of Nagasaki nuclear bombing; Mayor Shiro Suzuki says wants to ensure the ceremony takes place in an 'atmosphere of peace.'

ynet correspondents | 08.01.24

משה שרביט אחד המתנחלים שהבריטים הטילו עליהם סנקציות

Japan to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers

East Asian country follows US steps and will sanction four extremist Israelis living in West Bank outposts suspected of violence against Palestinians; sanctions set to be announced on Tuesday

Itamar Eichner | 07.21.24

Travel blogger couple die in tragic drowning accident

Japanese hiker Tsubasa Ito's sister confirms he and and wife Teitei were climbing over a dangerous creek when Tsubas fell, prompting his wife to jump in the water in a desperate attempt to save him

Ynet | 07.16.24

Disney announces plans for new $2 billion cruise ship in Tokyo

Liquefied natural gas-powered ship, weighing 140,000 gross ton, will have around 1,250 staterooms accommodating 4,000 passengers and 1,500 crew members

Ynetnews | 07.11.24

Struggling with vending machines in Japan? Blame the new banknotes

Japan has highest number of vending machines per capita globally, around 4.1 million, many of which do not accept cashless payments

Ynetnews | 07.09.24

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