Tokyo

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.

|ByREUTERS
An aerial view shows the damaged Aeon Mall shopping centre after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture, in Kashima Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, July 28, 2026.
A woman holds banners denouncing the Iranian regime, June 21, 2026; illustrative.

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.

|ByJAMES GENN
Black bear at Yellowstone Park, photographed May 22, 2026. (Illustrative)

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.

|ByREUTERS
A wanted destination. Japan

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?

|ByZIV REINSTEIN

Omega sets alarm for postponed Tokyo Olympics

A tradition going back years as the official Timekeeper * Limited edition watches unveiled.

JULY 20, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Omega sets alarm for postponed Tokyo Olympics.

From MLB to the Olympics in blue-and-white

The Sports Rabbi sits down with Israel Baseball's Josh Zeid to talk about the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo.

JULY 20, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Israel Baseball's Josh Zeid

A little horseplay for Israeli riders ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The team qualified for the Olympics in July 2019 with a win at the Olympic Jumping Qualifier at Maxima Park in Moscow.

JULY 20, 2021ByGABRIELLE ABRAMS
The Israeli equestrian team

Israeli archer Itay Shanny takes aim at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Shanny is known for his use of visualization, a practice that is becoming more popular in the competitive archery community.

JULY 20, 2021ByGABRIELLE ABRAMS
Israeli Olympic archer Itay Shanny.

Israel's Alexander Shatilov back for his fourth Olympic Games

Shatilov will be joined by teammate and Olympic newbie, Artem Dolgopyat. The floor-dominating duo hope to take Israel gymnastics to the next level.

JULY 20, 2021ByGABRIELLE ABRAMS
Israeli gymnast Alexander Shatilov

Israeli Olympian cycling toward Tokyo success at 2020 summer Olympics

As the 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Israeli national Israeli champion, Shapira became the first woman to win four consecutive Israeli titles.

JULY 20, 2021ByGABRIELLE ABRAMS
Israeli cyclist Omer Shapira.

A rich Israeli badminton legacy as Tokyo Olympics loom

Misha is now known as the face of Israeli badminton and wants to continue to influence the sport through coaching after his career is over.

JULY 20, 2021ByGABRIELLE ABRAMS
Israeli badminton player Misha Zilberman

Israeli Athletics team set to take their marks at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Israeli hopes for an athletics medal is partially pointed towards Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko as she is a seasoned and experienced competitor who the local fans in the Holy Land have learned to love.

JULY 20, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Israeli sprinter Diana Vaisman

Herbalife powers Israeli Olympians for upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Not just a financial sponsor, global nutrition giant provides supplemental products and scientific health experts to blue-and-white athletes.

JULY 20, 2021ByURIEL STURM
Herbalife Nutrition

Israel's judokas to take center stage at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The Tokyo Olympics will also host the first Judo team event in which Israel's men’s and women’s teams will participate.

JULY 20, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Israeli judoka attempts to ippon her opponent.