Japan
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
Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi sweeps in stunning election win
Grapevine February 6, 2026: Mixed feelings over Herzog’s visit down under
Unlocking the Gen Z craze: Matcha's surprising health benefits
Matcha, dubbed the 'Gen Z green juice,' is a favorite among girls and influencers, with its vibrant green color trending on social media platforms like Instagram.
Facial scent? Israeli-Japanese project offers personalized aroma via facial AI analysis
Israeli startup SOLO and Japan’s NTT join forces to offer AI-based facial analysis for personalized aroma recommendations, now available at NTT’s new experiential center in Tokyo, Japan.
Int'l universities seek to lure US-bound students amid Trump crackdown
Chinese students have been particularly targeted in Trump's crackdown, with Rubio pledging to "aggressively" crack down on their visas.
What's in a name? Japan cracks down on 'glittery' baby names
Names such as Pikachu, Diamond, Nike, and even Devil have become increasingly common in Japanese classrooms over the past 30 years.
Japanese agriculture minister resigns after saying he doesn't care about rice prices
Etō's comment about never buying rice because he receives it for free sparked public outrage amid soaring rice prices.
Researchers find ancient tsunami evidence in 115-million-year-old Japanese amber
Amber exhibited 'flame structures,' indicating rapid burial before solidification.
Iran looks to Asia while holding firm in nuclear talks with US - analysis
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had just returned from the fourth round of discussions with a US delegation in Muscat on Sunday. Many things have happened since then.
Dashi: Japan comes to Netanya - restaraunt review
On a recent visit, we ordered the Omakase, a tasting menu with nine different dishes, to get an idea of what Dashi is all about.
New from Japan: Automatic zipper that closes with the push of a button
YKK unveils a prototype for an automatic zipper that closes with the push of a button. At this stage, it is an industrial solution, but in the future, it may be incorporated into everyday clothing.
Kyoto hotel forces Israeli tourist to declare non-involvement in war crimes - report
The tourist referred the incident to the Israeli Ambassador to Japan, Gilad Cohen, and sent a letter to Kyoto Governor Takatoshi Nishiwaki raising concerns over discriminatory practices.
