Tokyo
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Tokyo, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Ayase Ueda's rise from quiet schoolboy to Japan's World Cup scoring star
Ayase Ueda scored twice and set up another goal in Japan’s 4-0 win over Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup. The 27-year-old Feyenoord striker, who led the Dutch league in scoring, is n…
Five Pancake Recipes for the Weekend, from One-Pan to Japanese Souffle
The article rounds up five pancake recipes for the weekend, from a one-pan Dutch baby to a Japanese souffle pancake. It highlights vegan, chocolate, and cake-style versions, with…
Markets Await Tel Aviv Open as Oil Slips and Global Sentiment Improves
Tel Aviv shares are expected to open higher, supported by gains in Asian markets, a stronger Nasdaq futures tape, and a positive gap in Teva. Oil prices are falling, while Israeli…
Hong Kong opens a robot-run convenience store with no human staff
Hong Kong is opening a 24-hour convenience store on the Hung Hom waterfront run entirely by a humanoid robot named Xiao Gai. Developers say the pilot will test whether AI can hand…
Asian chip stocks surge after Micron beats forecasts; oil falls again
Micron beat quarterly expectations and raised its revenue outlook, sending chip stocks sharply higher in Asia. SK Hynix jumped 10% after announcing plans for a Nasdaq ADR listing…
Harry Styles Ran to Wembley, Then Sang for 90 Minutes
Harry Styles was filmed running nearly 10 kilometers from his Hampstead home to Wembley Stadium before a concert for about 90,000 fans. He then performed a 90-minute show, and the…
IAEA Chief Says Iran's Nuclear Sites Will Be Inspected
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said in Tokyo that inspectors will visit Iran’s uranium enrichment sites. His remarks followed conflicting US and Iranian claims about inspections of nucl…
Why Japan Has Become a Favorite Destination for Israelis
Japan has become one of the most attractive destinations for Israelis, driven by its cleanliness, safety, precision and advanced transport. The article highlights Tokyo, Kyoto and…
A Hidden Ginza Basement Bar Serves Espresso, Chicken Soup, and Cheap Drinks
1954 Ginza is a small basement bar in Tokyo’s Ginza district that combines attentive service, single malts, and inexpensive drinks. The writer highlights a Hokkaido gin and tonic…
UN study warns AI boom could strain water, power and waste systems
A UN study says AI’s rapid growth could sharply increase global water, electricity and land use, while producing millions of tons of e-waste by 2030. It urges governments, compani…
Seoul Stocks Slide 5.4% as Asia Follows Wall Street Tech Selloff
Asian stocks fell in early trading, led by a 5.4% drop in Seoul's Kospi after losses in U.S. tech shares. SK Hynix, Samsung, Hyundai, and several regional stocks posted steep decl…
Anduril Eyes Israel Expansion and Taps Ex-Air Force Chief for Local Run
Anduril is seeking to establish a factory and broader operations in Israel, and founder Palmer Luckey wants ex-Air Force chief Amikam Norkin to lead the local unit. The company is…
Mixed Asian Trading as Tokyo Hits Record High
Asian markets were mixed as Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 hit a record above 72,000 and U.S. futures fell before key inflation data. The report also highlighted drops in oil, gold, and bitco…
Tokyo Rises as Oil Falls on Signs of Progress in U.S.-Iran Talks
Asian markets opened mixed after reports that U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland made encouraging progress toward a final deal within 60 days. Oil prices fell, while Tokyo and Seoul a…
Noa Kirel Says Daniel Peretz Has Become More Religious
Noa Kirel said her husband Daniel Peretz has become more religious, prays with tefillin daily, and the couple keeps Friday-night kiddush in England. She also discussed her recent…
Tokyo marks Israel’s Independence Day with farewell for ambassador Gilad Cohen
Israel’s 78th Independence Day reception in Tokyo doubled as a farewell for Ambassador Gilad Cohen after five years in Japan. The event drew about 300 guests, featured praise for…
Israeli kinetic art pioneer Yaacov Agam dies at 98
Yaacov Agam, Israel’s best-known artist abroad and a pioneer of kinetic art, died at 98. His work transformed postwar art in Europe and the US, earned him the Israel Prize at 97…
International Go Skateboarding Day Celebrates the Rise of a Once-Underground Culture
Go Skateboarding Day, first launched in 2004, has become a worldwide celebration with tens of thousands of participants. The article links skateboarding’s rise into the mainstream…
The Green Owl Illusion, How Duolingo Keeps Users Hooked Without Guaranteeing Fluency
An Israeli commentary argues that Duolingo is excellent at engagement but limited as a path to true fluency. It cites the company’s huge 2026 user and revenue figures, then says r…
Asian Markets Choppy After U.S.-Iran Talks Are Canceled in Switzerland
Asian markets traded choppily after Switzerland canceled planned U.S.-Iran talks, while Wall Street futures fell and U.S. markets were shut for Juneteenth. Chip stocks surged on I…
Five Things to Know Before Trading Opens
Markets open with tensions over canceled U.S.-Iran talks, mixed global trading, and continued pressure from the Fed’s hawkish stance. Tel Aviv, Wall Street, bonds, currencies, com…
Gen Z Drives a Surprise Revival in Digital Cameras
Digital camera sales are rebounding as Gen Z and younger buyers seek a more authentic, less distracting alternative to smartphones. Fujifilm, Canon and the used-camera market are…
Why More Israelis Are Flocking to Japan
Israelis are visiting Japan in record numbers, driven by cheaper travel, pop culture, and social media. A Tel Aviv Japanese school says demand has tripled, with more children and…
Arkia Launches 15% Flash Sale on More Than 40 International Routes
Arkia has opened a 15% flash sale on flights to more than 40 destinations, including New York, Bangkok, Tokyo, Paris and London. The offer runs from today at 4:00 p.m. until Sunda…
Ten surprising facts about sushi for International Sushi Day
For International Sushi Day, the article lists 10 little-known facts about sushi, its origins, preparation and eating customs. It explains that sushi began as a preservation metho…
Israel opens its Olympic judo qualifying campaign in Mongolia
Israel begins the judo Olympic qualifying period Friday at the Mongolia Grand Slam, with 15 athletes entered. Raz Hershko, Timna Nelson Levy, Itzhak Ashpiz and Yuli Alma Mishiner…
Japan stages unusual school bear drill after surge in attacks
Japan held an emergency drill in Yaita, Tochigi Prefecture, using a man in a bear costume to simulate a bear entering a school. The exercise came after bear attack casualties in 2…
Hawkish Fed Tone Pressures Wall Street as Asian Markets and Futures Rebound
Asian stocks were mixed, U.S. futures rose, and Wall Street looked set for a rebound after the Fed kept rates at 3.75% but sounded hawkish. The message drove Treasury yields highe…
Japanese Banks Rise as Chinese Financial Shares Fall in Mixed Asian Trading
Asian stock markets were mixed after Wall Street fell and U.S. bond yields jumped following the Fed's rate decision and Kevin Warsh's first press conference. Japanese banks and ch…
Asia Mixed as U.S. Futures Rise; Wall Street Rotates Out of Tech
Asian markets were mixed while U.S. futures rose, after Wall Street closed with a tech-to-value rotation and the Dow hit another record. SpaceX posted a huge valuation surge, Yum…
Five Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Trading in Tel Aviv is set to open mixed as investors track a possible U.S.-Iran deal and weaker dual-listed stocks. Local bonds, oil, and the shekel all moved on shifting expecta…
After appendectomy scare, Noa Kirel and Daniel Peretz head to Italy for a second honeymoon
Noa Kirel and Daniel Peretz flew to Italy on Monday evening for a makeup honeymoon in Verona after Kirel’s appendicitis forced them home from Japan. Kirel said she was cleared by…
Shipping Firms Stay Cautious Despite U.S.-Iran Hormuz Deal
Shipping firms say they will wait weeks before returning to the Strait of Hormuz, despite a U.S.-Iran deal and Donald Trump’s claim that the route is now safe. Industry groups and…
Bank of Japan lifts rates to 1%, highest since 1995
The Bank of Japan raised rates to 1%, the highest since 1995, as it responds to inflation and a weak yen. The move matched forecasts, came with plans to keep scaling back bond buy…
Asian Markets Mixed as Tokyo Rises on Japan Rate Hike
Asian markets were mixed after the Bank of Japan raised rates to 1% and China reported weak retail sales and investment. Tokyo gained while Hong Kong fell, and Wall Street had ral…
Postwar Relief May Not Reach Auto Repair Shops Soon
A likely U.S.-Iran peace deal is not expected to quickly solve severe shortages of oil, paint and lubricants hurting auto repair shops in Japan and the U.S. The disruption began a…
Study Says Printed Books Help the Brain Track Stories Better Than Screens
A University of Tokyo study found that reading printed manga helped people build a stronger mental map of a story than reading on a tablet. The paper readers showed lower brain ac…
Tokyo Tops the World’s Summer 2026 Travel Rankings
Skyscanner’s Smarter Summer Report ranks Tokyo as the most sought-after destination for summer 2026. London, New York, Rome, Madrid and Paris follow, while Spain, Greece and major…
Rafa Mir sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for sexual assault
A Valencia court sentenced footballer Rafa Mir to 8.5 years in prison for sexual assault and injury, with compensation and a restraining order for the complainant. Mir plans to ap…
Noa Kirel’s First Post-Hospital Show Will Be at a Pre-Army Festival
Noa Kirel will return to performing next week at the 22nd “Yoter” festival in Tel Aviv, after her honeymoon in Tokyo was cut short by a health issue and hospitalization. The free…
Japanese Fans Go Viral for Cleaning Stadium and Keeping Street Celebrations Orderly
Japanese fans became viral after the 2026 World Cup match against the Netherlands by cleaning their stadium section with trash bags. In Tokyo’s Shibuya district, supporters also p…
Asia Markets Rally After U.S.-Iran Deal, Oil Slides Sharply
Asian stock markets rose sharply and oil prices fell after the announcement of a U.S.-Iran peace deal. Pakistan said it mediated the agreement, while Trump and Iranian TV both sai…
Noa Kirel hospitalized in Tel Aviv after Japan honeymoon cut short
Noa Kirel was hospitalized at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv after severe appendicitis cut short her honeymoon in Japan. She said the trip ended two days after arrival, and she is n…
Linoy Ashram Injured While Trying an Old Gymnastic Move
Linoy Ashram said she was injured while trying a move she used to do easily. The retired Olympic champion reflected on how five years away from competition have changed her body…
Israeli social inclusion model opens a new Tokyo cafe
A Tokyo cafe called GOOD THE GOOD has opened using an Israeli social inclusion model developed by Shkulot Tov. The project, built with Japan’s Start-Line, employs people with ment…
Asian Markets Surge as SpaceX Prepares Landmark Nasdaq Debut
Asian markets rose sharply as investors watched U.S.-Iran diplomacy and awaited SpaceX’s record Nasdaq debut. Wall Street closed higher, chip stocks led gains, and several Israeli…
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Set to Open Higher After Wall Street Rally
Tel Aviv stock trading was set to open on Tuesday with optimism after Donald Trump announced an understanding with Iran to end the war. The upbeat tone followed gains on Wall Stre…
Asian stocks surge after Trump says Iran war settlement is near
Asian equities surged after Donald Trump said an understanding had been reached to end the war in Iran. South Korea's Kospi briefly halted trading after a near 8% jump, while oil…