Japan

Researchers find ancient tsunami evidence in 115-million-year-old Japanese amber

Amber exhibited 'flame structures,' indicating rapid burial before solidification.

Iran looks to Asia while holding firm in nuclear talks with US

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had just returned from the fourth round of discussions with a US delegation in Muscat on Sunday. Many things have happened since then.

Dashi: Japan comes to Netanya

On a recent visit, we ordered the Omakase, a tasting menu with nine different dishes, to get an idea of what Dashi is all about.

New from Japan: Automatic zipper that closes with the push of a button

YKK unveils a prototype for an automatic zipper that closes with the push of a button. At this stage, it is an industrial solution, but in the future, it may be incorporated into everyday clothing.

By WALLA! TECH
09/05/2025

Kyoto hotel forces Israeli tourist to declare non-involvement in war crimes

The tourist referred the incident to the Israeli Ambassador to Japan, Gilad Cohen, and sent a letter to Kyoto Governor Takatoshi Nishiwaki raising concerns over discriminatory practices.

Japanese researchers restore movement in paralyzed patients using iPS stem cells

An elderly patient who was previously completely paralyzed can now stand and begin rehabilitation.

Is 'Japan's Atlantis' older than the pyramids?

Skeptics argue the structure is a natural formation, while others believe it is evidence of a 10,000-year-old civilization.

Japanese study shows three cups of green tea a day may prevent dementia

Research from Kanazawa University on 8,766 older adults using MRI scans revealed a 3 percent reduction in brain white matter lesions among regular green tea drinkers.

Nini Choo: Enjoying Japanese delights in Petah Tikva

We left Nini Choo in agreement that the restaurant has maintained its very high standards.

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