Japan
US Marine killed in training incident in Japan, military says investigation underway
A US Marine died following a training incident at Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan. Military officials have not disclosed the circumstances of the death.
Arkia sold tickets to Tokyo without approval from Japan - and is now being sued for millions
Japan launches uncrewed space mission to become first to gather samples from Mars' moon Phobos
The forgotten German who saved Jews in Japan - and the diary that resurfaced 80 years later
North Korea rejects denuclearization, vows 'ceaseless' nuclear buildup over US-led alliance
The spokesman said recent US-South Korean WMD response discussions amounted to an "open declaration of confrontation" and warned such actions could lead Pyongyang to invoke nuclear force provisions.
How America misunderstood Iran’s monarchy - and the Pahlavi legacy - opinion
Western views of monarchy often overlook Iran’s unique history, where kingship has long been tied to national unity and cultural identity.
Washington eyes foreign warships from Japan, South Korea, Turkey amid China naval threat
The Pentagon is preparing a tender for foreign-built frigates as US officials look to boost naval capacity, with Japan, South Korea and Turkey expected to compete for the deal.
Japan lowers travel advisory level for Israel after dialogue between Sa'ar, Japanese counterpart
According to Japanese media, the new designations, which further apply to the West Bank, do not apply to the Israel-Lebanon border area or the Gaza Strip.
North Korea threatens with 'countermeasures' as US, Japan, South Korea hold joint military drill
The three countries are set to conduct the annual defensive "Freedom Edge" drills from September 9 to 11, something that is seen by North Korea as a provocation.
North Korea threatens with 'countermeasures' as US, Japan, South Korea hold joint military drill
The three countries are set to conduct the annual defensive "Freedom Edge" drills from September 9 to 11, something that is seen by North Korea as a provocation.
South Korea, Japan and US to conduct joint drills next month - report
The exercise comes after US President Donald Trump scaled back a major joint exercise with South Korea.
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
The appeal comes following approval from 23-year-old Amir Amberber's family to make his status as a missing person public.
Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen takes on new role at Japanese investment firm
Even before Cohen joined SoftBank, it had made a number of investments in Israel - some of them successful - including in Lemonade and eToro.
