Tokyo
At age 25: Olympic medalist Avishag Semberg retires
After a stellar career highlighted by an Olympic bronze in Tokyo, the taekwondo fighter who became one of Israel’s most beloved athletes will announce her retirement at a press conference.
Arkia sold tickets to Tokyo without approval from Japan - and is now being sued for millions
'Where Traditions Meet': The inside story of Israeli baseball's rise from nonexistent to Olympics
The forgotten German who saved Jews in Japan - and the diary that resurfaced 80 years later
Arkia cancels long-awaited direct route to Tokyo
According to the airline, Japanese authorities have not approved operating the route using a wet-leased aircraft at this time.
Israir awaits final approval for Tokyo, Miami flights, adds new European destinations for 2027
The announcement came following an earlier announcement by Israir on Sunday that it will expand its operations in Morocco to two weekly flights starting in November.
Japan should become Israel’s next strategic partner - opinion
Israel spent its first 75 years looking predominantly west for strategic depth, and ts partnership with India has already shown the potential of looking east.
North Korea rejects denuclearization, vows 'ceaseless' nuclear buildup over US-led alliance
The spokesman said recent US-South Korean WMD response discussions amounted to an "open declaration of confrontation" and warned such actions could lead Pyongyang to invoke nuclear force provisions.
Death toll from earthquake in southwestern Japan rises to 34, six more reported injured
The earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday with a magnitude of 7.1.
Israeli flags seen as Iranian diaspora denounces US-Iran MoU in worldwide embassy protests
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi called for a week of protests to coincide with the week-long funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Activists flew pro-Pahlavi flags, along with Israeli flags at certain sites.
Tokyo drift: Black bear that sent Japanese city into lockdown, sparked multi-day search, captured
The adult bear, which was estimated to weigh about 100 kg, was eventually shot with a tranquilizer gun, loaded onto a cage on a truck, and driven away. It is unclear what the city will do with it.
Arkia expands the competition and launches a direct route to Tokyo
Japan has become one of the hottest destinations among Israelis in recent years – and now Arkia is also entering the picture. So, how much will it cost you?
Stocks shake off Iran jitters as AI pushes market up, even amid oil climbs and Hormuz crisis
The MSCI All-World index was up 0.13% to trade around record highs, as markets from Tokyo to Seoul traded at or near all-time peaks, underpinned by avid demand for anything AI-related.
Man sprays unidentified chemical into Japan mall, injuring at least 20 - report
At least two people on stretchers were put in an ambulance after the attack, an AFP reporter witnessed, although the public NHK broadcaster reported that the injuries appeared to generally be light.
