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Chiuna Sugihara: The Japanese diplomat who proved 'even one person can change the world'

Even 125 years after his birth, Japanese diplomat Chiuna Sugihara, who saved thousands of people during the Holocaust, is far from forgotten.

 CHIUNE SUGIHARA, the 'Japanese Schindler.'
 Mount Fuji, Japan

Israelis in Japan should follow these rules when visiting, expert says

 POLICE LEAD away a protester who tried to block Tel Aviv’s  Ayalon Highway during a demonstration in September.

Grapevine, October 13, 2024 : Of conferences and ceremonies

 US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken (right), Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, and India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar hold a news conference after meeting in Tokyo last month.

Japan, Gaza is not Nagasaki - opinion


Japan adopts Israeli innovation for air purification and filtration

After successful registration in the US and other countries, Israeli company DUSMIT has completed the registration of its innovative air purification patent in Japan.

 DUSMIT

Japanese by design: Three new exhibits of Japanese art and design open in Haifa

The exhibit ranges from consumer products to virtual systems, which, the organizers say, “convey not only the characteristics of Japanese design but also the current state of Japanese culture,

 A PHOTO by Michael Sela, an Israeli artist who relocated to Japan.

Women take part in Japan's 1,250-year-old 'naked festival' for first time

Japan's government last year said it would push to improve women's participation in society, after an annual report showed the country was struggling to narrow the gender gap.

 Women take part in a ritual event of naked festival, for the first time in its 1250 years of history, at Owari Okunitama Shrine, also known as Konomiya Shrine, in Inazawa, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan February 22, 2024

Japan's Itochu to end cooperation with Israel's Elbit amid Gaza war

Itochu plans to end the collaboration after the International court of Justice ordered Israel last month to prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians and do more to help civilians.

 Logo of Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa, Israel February 26, 2017. Picture taken February 26, 2017.

Israeli tech firm partner to improve elderly healthcare in Japan

The collaboration comes amid talks of a free trade agreement between Israel and Japan.

  Sompo and TytoCare representatives, together with the Ministers of Economy of Japan and Israel, at the agreement signing ceremony.

Israel and Japan explore potential free trade agreement

Economy Minister Nir Barkat held a meeting in Tel Aviv on Monday with the Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister, Yasutoshi Nishimura.

 Economy Minister Nir Barkat with the Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister, Yasutoshi Nishimura

How do Israel-Japan ties impact the Jewish state in the Middle East? - opinion

Japan’s augmentation of Israel’s new ties with the Gulf could provide tangible support for Middle East peace – far more so than China’s grandiose (and unrealistic) proposal to mediate.

 SAUDI ARABIA’S Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Jeddah, last month.

Why are people so scared of visiting Japan's 'gate to hell'?

The Ahun Ru Paro cave in Japan is also known as the "Gateway to Hell" by the locals. Dare to try?

 The "entrance to hell" on under Mt Otokoyama in Pippu, Hokkaido.

Business and pleasure: Israel and Japan sign a new visa agreement

Visa applicants must meet a number of basic requirements including a clean criminal record, having medical insurance and having a way to support themselves. 

 Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen and Japanese Foreign Minister Kenji Yamada sign the "work-holiday" visa agreement in April 2023.

Elbit Systems signs memorandum of understanding with Japanese firms

In December 2022, Japan announced its biggest military build-up since World War II.

Logo of Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa

Deal between C2A Security, NTT further advances Israeli-Japanese business relations

The two countries have been increasing their business ties since 2014, and a looming Free Trade Agreement promises to strengthen them even further.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz on the first diplomatic visit to Japan since 2012.