Japan
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, known for dots and pumpkins, dies at 97
Kusama, who was candid about her mental health struggles, said New York gave her neuroses. Around 1977, a few years after returning to Japan, she voluntarily entered a mental hospital.
Israeli man missing in Japan for over three weeks, authorities seek public's assistance in search
Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen takes on new role at Japanese investment firm
History must not be distorted, ‘Taiwan independence’ is ultimately doomed - opinion
Why did the US intervene to support Japan's struggling yen? - analysis
The intervention helped the currency gain around 5%, lifting it from nearly 164 yen per dollar to about 155.
China tourist sites closed, construction projects halted, as Typhoon Dolphin moves deeper inland
The strongest typhoon to hit China this year, Dolphin, was an unusually resilient storm system that traveled nearly 6,000 km before making landfall over the weekend.
Japan, US confirm joint yen-buying intervention, signal more action to prevent selloff
Aside from helping Japan as a ally in Asia, the intervention would help the US address concerns over extraordinary weakness in the yen that offsets the boost from Trump's tariffs, analysts say.
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.
Zohran Mamdani's genocide accusation matters far beyond Israel - opinion
Using "genocide" to describe Israel weakens the term's meaning and fuels hostility toward New York's Jewish community.
At least 13 killed as 7.1 earthquake hits Japan, evacuation issued for 260,000 people amid blackout
The Japanese government issued emergency earthquake warnings for Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita, and Miyazaki prefectures, all on Japan's southern Kyushu island.
Namy: Serving up fresh, flavorful kosher Japanese dishes in Netanya - review
We booked an early supper at Namy, which means “waves” in Japanese, on a recent bright summer day.
Before Tisha B'Av: Lessons from Singapore and Japan for repairing Israeli society - opinion
Who is wise? One who learns from all people. – "Ethics of the Elders"
Azia 19: Unique Japanese food in Jerusalem - restaurant review
Comparing Azia 19 to the chain sushi restaurants that have sprung up all over Israel is like comparing a Porsche to a Honda.
‘True friends tell each other the truth’: Rahm Emanuel’s critique of Israel draws cheers - analysis
Whether Emanuel’s critique will land with the Israeli establishment or with the ruling coalition remains to be seen.
