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Israel's national curling team delivers best-ever Deaflympics showing in Tokyo

Israel's curling team is fighting for a historic playoff spot at the European Championships. Despite losses, they feel they're "moving in the right direction" toward their goal.

THE ISRAELI delegation celebrated a historic performance at the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo, highlighted by the country’s first-ever silver medal.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te shows his sushi lunch of yellowtail and scallops from Japan, in Taipei, Taiwan, in this handout image released November 20, 2025.

With a sushi lunch, Taiwan president shows support for Japan in China dispute

An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025.

Japan asks China to take steps after it discouraged visits to Japan, Kyodo reports

Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)

Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows


Chinese Coast Guard ship formation sails through Japan-administered Senkaku Islands

China and Japan have repeatedly faced off around the Japan-administered islands, which Beijing calls Diaoyu and Tokyo calls the Senkaku.

An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025.

Among all the shiny models at the Tokyo Motor Show were a few dramatic announcements

Toyota takes on Rolls-Royce and Bentley, the new Corolla draws from Tesla’s Model 3, Mazda may revive the 2, and Honda teases a bold new crossover.

Century models. In front: the new coupe.

Tourist shocked as Tokyo Hotel replaces staff with robots - video goes viral

Her TikTok video captured her confusion as robots guided her through check-in at the hotel.

 Tourist shocked as Tokyo Hotel replaces staff with robots - video goes viral.

NTT unveils world's first lightning-attracting drone that survives strikes

Equipped with a Faraday cage, the drone safely attracts lightning to protect critical infrastructure.

 NTT unveils world's first lightning-attracting drone that survives strikes.

How to make a reservation at the Kirby Café in Tokyo


Urban oasis: Meet the stunning neighborhood that is taking Tokyo by storm

While Trump discusses Gaza's future, Japan’s Azabudai Hills combines luxury, tech, and nature in a stunning urban space. Could this model inspire development worldwide?

View of Azabudai Hills (Photo: Dana Satoi)

How to book a Pokémon Café reservation in Tokyo – 2025 guide


Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition opens in Tokyo

the exhibition marks its sixth international stop and the 35th anniversary of cooperation between Cairo and Tokyo.

 Ancient Egyptian cat mummy in Tokyo.

Shocking discovery:'Ushikawa Man' fossils are actually ancient bear bones, says University of Tokyo

The oldest human fossils on Japan's mainland were found in a limestone quarry near Hamakita, 40 km east of Ushikawa.

 Prehistoric remains from Japan. Illustration.

Celebrating excellence: Israel’s Olympic year in review, aiming for future success

The Olympic Committee of Israel caps the historic 2024 with annual awards and the unanimous re-election of Chair Yael Arad following a record-breaking seven medals in Paris.

Archer Roy Dror.

Tokyo governor announces four-day work week to boost birth rates

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government believes that couples are having fewer babies because they are working too much.

 Will a four-day work week to boost birth rates?