Japan
US demands clarity from allies on their role in potential war over Taiwan, FT reports
The Financial Times reported that the request caught both Tokyo and Canberra off guard, as the US itself does not offer a blank check guarantee to defend Taiwan.
Team recreates 30,000-year-old sea crossing from Taiwan to Japan in dugout canoe
G7 leaders say Israel has right to defend itself in statement on Iran strikes
Japanese walking technique IWT boosts health with interval training
Unlocking the Gen Z craze: Matcha's surprising health benefits
Matcha, dubbed the 'Gen Z green juice,' is a favorite among girls and influencers, with its vibrant green color trending on social media platforms like Instagram.
Facial scent? Israeli-Japanese project offers personalized aroma via facial AI analysis
Israeli startup SOLO and Japan’s NTT join forces to offer AI-based facial analysis for personalized aroma recommendations, now available at NTT’s new experiential center in Tokyo, Japan.
Int'l universities seek to lure US-bound students amid Trump crackdown
Chinese students have been particularly targeted in Trump's crackdown, with Rubio pledging to "aggressively" crack down on their visas.
What's in a name? Japan cracks down on 'glittery' baby names
Names such as Pikachu, Diamond, Nike, and even Devil have become increasingly common in Japanese classrooms over the past 30 years.
Japanese agriculture minister resigns after saying he doesn't care about rice prices
Etō's comment about never buying rice because he receives it for free sparked public outrage amid soaring rice prices.
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 - analysis
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 - restaraunt review
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.
Kyoto hotel forces Israeli tourist to declare non-involvement in war crimes - report
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.
