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.

JULY 31, 2026|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.

JULY 6, 2026|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.

JUNE 12, 2026|ByREUTERS

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?

JUNE 7, 2026|ByZIV REINSTEIN

'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' but chocolate can too - study

According to a Japanese study, moderation in all things - including chocolate and apples - can produce multiple health benefits.

OCTOBER 11, 2022ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

With flowers and a gun salute, Japan bids farewell to slain Abe at state funeral

With flowers, prayers and a 19-gun salute, Japan honored slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday at the first state funeral for a former Prime minister in 55 years.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022ByREUTERS

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Akie Abe, widow of former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe look as Abe’s remain is placed during the state funeral of assassinated former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe Tuesday Sept. 27, 2022.

Israel's El Al to offer direct flights to Tokyo and Melbourne

Following Saudi Arabia opening its airspace, Israel’s top airline has announced that new routes to Japan and Australia are in the works.

JULY 27, 2022ByZACHY HENNESSEY

: An Israel El Al airlines plane is seen after its landing following its inaugural flight between Tel Aviv and Nice at Nice international airport, France, April 4, 2019.

The loss of Shinzo Abe, a Pacific titan - opinion

“To defend freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law” are the principles Shinzo Abe declared to stand on.

JULY 13, 2022ByJUDAH WAXELBAUM

THEN-US president Barack Obama meets with then-Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe at the G20 Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, 2013.

Japan bids farewell to assassinated former PM Shinzo Abe

Hundreds had filed into the temple on Monday evening to pay their respects to Abe, a polarizing figure who dominated politics as Japan's longest-serving premier.

JULY 12, 2022ByREUTERS

Mourners pray for late former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot while campaigning for a parliamentary election, at Headquarters of the Japanese Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo, Japan July 12, 2022

Mourning Abe, Japan's ruling party secures somber election win

Liberal Democratic Party led by Kishida wins elections amid assassination of Shinzo Abe

JULY 11, 2022ByREUTERS

Opioids may be a new treatment for inflammatory disease - study

A press release from the Tokyo University of Science described the study as "an important milestone."

DECEMBER 11, 2021ByEMILY CRASNICK

Japan's Joker assailant wanted to 'kill lots of people' - police

The attacker behind a stabbing and arson attack on a Tokyo train said he "wanted to kill lots of people."

NOVEMBER 2, 2021ByREUTERS

People escape through windows of a Tokyo train line following a knife and arson attack in Tokyo, Japan, October 31, 2021, in this still image obtained from a social media video.

Man dressed as Joker terrorizes Tokyo train, injuring 17

A man was unconscious and in critical condition after being stabbed, while witnesses also said the attacker had spread fluid around the train and started a fire, according to media.

OCTOBER 31, 2021ByREUTERS

Firefighters and officers work at a Tokyo train station following a knife and arson attack in Tokyo, Japan, October 31, 2021, in this still image obtained from a social media video.

Israeli baseball: A surprising hit

The story of Israel's National Baseball team, and how it made it to the 2020 Olympics at Tokyo, in five parts.

OCTOBER 13, 2021BySHLOMO MAITAL