The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/japan/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Japan | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/japan/ 32 32 Israeli hiker found dead in Japan after 5-day search https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-hiker-found-dead-in-japan-after-5-day-search/ Wed, 06 May 2026 01:39:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817142 Remains of Tevel Shabtai located after she went missing on Mount Asahi, where freezing temperatures and high winds complicated rescue operation

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]]> Iranian cluster bombs smash into empty daycare, several other sites in Rishon Lezion https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-cluster-bombs-smash-into-empty-daycare-several-other-sites-in-rishon-lezion/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:10:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3783489 Mayor stresses city will keep all education facilities closed after 8 a.m. strike: 'Look what time it happened; there could have been kids at this kindergarten'; no injuries reported in 4 salvos since midnight

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]]> Bureau chief of Japanese public broadcaster reportedly arrested in Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/bureau-chief-of-japanese-public-broadcaster-reportedly-arrested-in-iran/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:24:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3761938 Shinnosuke Kawashima, journalist for NHK, said to be held at notorious Evin Prison; Tokyo confirms citizen held, urges release

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]]> Mindfulness and matcha meet in new display at Haifa’s Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art https://www.timesofisrael.com/mindfulness-and-matcha-meet-in-new-display-at-haifas-tikotin-museum-of-japanese-art/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:19:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3748942 Curator Shir Meller-Yamaguchi brings her knowledge of Japanese culture to 'From Dao to Dō – Spirit of the Way,' highlighting the tradition of slowing down and appreciating life

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]]> Takamitsu Muraoka, Japanese pioneer of Dead Sea Scrolls Hebrew studies, dies at 88 https://www.timesofisrael.com/takamitsu-muraoka-japanese-pioneer-of-dead-sea-scrolls-hebrew-studies-dies-at-88/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:51:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3755625 A prominent specialist in Semitic languages, Muraoka was proud to describe himself as the first Japanese student to complete a PhD at the Hebrew University

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]]> Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi cements grip with landslide win in snap election https://www.timesofisrael.com/japans-iron-lady-takaich-cements-grip-with-landslide-win-at-snap-election/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:45:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3750866 Overwhelming victory allows Japan's first female leader to push through tax cuts and boost military budget to counter China; Trump hails her 'Peace Through Strength agenda'

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]]> Assassin of Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe sentenced to life in prison https://www.timesofisrael.com/assassin-of-japans-former-pm-shinzo-abe-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:19:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3738561 Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, pled guilty to shooting the premier in 2022, saying he was motivated by hatred of Korea's controversial Unification Church, with which Abe was linked

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]]> Staring at rocks and glowing ducks on the other side of the planet https://www.timesofisrael.com/staring-at-rocks-and-glowing-ducks-on-the-other-side-of-the-planet/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:34:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3738353 A first-time visitor's reflections on Japan, a land of contradictions that you might say is at the opposite end of the first-world spectrum from Israel. But that's far from the full story

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]]> Daily Briefing Jan. 20: Day 837 – Tragic deaths of 2 Haredi babies fuels fury against IDF draft https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-jan-20-day-837-tragic-deaths-of-2-haredi-babies-fuels-fury-against-idf-draft/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:17:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3737851&preview=true&preview_id=3737851 Editor David Horovitz on how countries are responding to Trump's 'BYOB' -- bring your own billion -- for his Board of Peace invitees, and observations from three weeks in Japan

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]]> Sanae Takaichi chosen as Japan’s first female prime minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/sanae-takaichi-chosen-as-japans-first-female-prime-minister/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:23:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3670126 Ultraconservative's policies include stronger military and economy, revising Japan's pacifist constitution, and even measures against women's advancement

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]]> Japan marks 80 years since WWII surrender amid mounting concerns about fading memory https://www.timesofisrael.com/japan-marks-80-years-since-wwii-surrender-amid-mounting-concerns-about-fading-memory/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:34:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3620811 PM expresses 'remorse' over WWII without mentioning former Axis power's aggression toward neighbors; right-wing politicians flock to contentious shrine honoring war criminals

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]]> EU and 24 nations including UK, Japan urge action against ‘famine unfolding’ in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-and-24-nations-including-uk-japan-urge-action-against-famine-unfolding-in-gaza/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:12:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3618818 Germany absent from statement despite drastic move last week to suspend arms deliveries over Israel's decision to take over Gaza City

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]]> Tsunamis lap at Japan, Hawaii and California after huge quake off Russia’s Far East https://www.timesofisrael.com/tsunamis-lap-at-japan-hawaii-and-california-after-huge-quake-off-russias-far-east/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:46:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3610113 8.8-magnitude seismic event triggers warnings across Pacific, with millions told to seek high ground; several injured, though none severely; no major damage initially reported

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]]> 8.8-magnitude quake causes tsunami in Russia, Japan; warnings issued across Pacific https://www.timesofisrael.com/8-8-magnitude-quake-causes-tsunami-in-russia-japan-warnings-issued-across-pacific/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:36:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3609563 Earthquake is among largest ever recorded, with epicenter in Russia's far east, triggering warnings as far as Alaska, Hawaii; tallest initial tsunami is 50 cm in north Japan

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]]> Japan sees wins for far-right anti-immigration party that denounced ‘Jewish capital’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/japan-sees-wins-for-far-right-anti-immigration-party-that-denounced-jewish-capital/ Sat, 26 Jul 2025 01:17:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3606522 Sanseito’s leader, Sohei Kamiya, has denied being antisemitic; his party now has 15 seats of 245 in upper house

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