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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

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

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

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