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Former South Korean "comfort woman" Lee Yong-soo looks at a statue symbolising "comfort women" at the Seoul Comfort Women Memorial in Seoul, South Korea, June 29, 2021

South Korea court orders Japan to compensate 'comfort women'

FROM LEFT: Prof. Tamir Sheafer, rector, Hebrew University; Prof. Eva Inés Obergfell, rector, University of Leipzig; Prof. Yfaat Weiss, director, Dubnow Institute.

Grapevine November 18, 2023: UNcaring UN

By GREER FAY CASHMAN

A view of the scene after a car crashed into a barricade near the Israeli embassy in Tokyo, Japan, November 16, 2023.

Vehicle crashes into barrier near Israeli embassy in Tokyo, person arrested

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa waits for Secretary of State Antony Blinken to arrive for a meeting, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in New York

Japanese minister to assure Palestinian counterparts on aid

By REUTERS

THE RESTAURANT’S ‘flagship’ dish is Hreimeh Gyoza, expertly crafted homemade dumplings

A mix of Moroccan grandmother's soul, Japanese styles, the restaurant is truly a 'Mess' - review

By LIAM FORBERG

Seismologist predicts earthquake in Asia; Japan issues tsunami warning

By MAARIV ONLINE

A man examines an Etrog as ultra orthodox Jews shop the four species, for the upcoming Jewish holiday of Sukkot, in the ultra orthodox neighborhood of Meah Shearim, Jerusalem, October 6, 2022.

Why do most Asian Jews use imported etrogs on Sukkot?

By Jordyn Haime/JTA

Tofu-An

Tofu-An: A gourmet experience for vegans - review

By GLORIA DEUTSCH

ADULTS SHOULD aim for seven to nine hours, and older adults should aim for seven to eight hours.

New parent? Night shift? This nap strategy can help you survive - study

By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

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

Israeli tech firm partner to improve elderly healthcare in Japan

By ZACHY HENNESSEY

Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi attends a press conference with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry (not pictured) in Cairo, Egypt September 5, 2023.

Japan holds important talks with Gulf, Arab states - analysis

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

The blue moon as seen in the sky, August 30, 2023

Japan's 'moon sniper' to test precision landing - and Tokyo's space ambitions

By REUTERS

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

Israel and Japan explore potential free trade agreement

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Japan Japan Sushi & Wok

Japan Japan: In Givat Shmuel, it's a proper restaurant - review

By DEBBIE LAMPERT/eLuna.com

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (not pictured) oversees a strategic cruise missile test aboard a navy warship in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on August 21, 2023.

US Space Force looks to boost allied tracking of North Korea missiles

By REUTERS

Convention lets Israelis celebrate anime, manga in Jerusalem

Tsukiji Fish market.

Russia hopes to raise fish, seafood exports to China after Japan ban

By REUTERS

An artistic illustrative image of a sandwich sliced in half.

A pastrami sandwich is a new star of Tokyo’s hip food scene

By Jordyn Haime/JTA