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Hebrew Tour Guide Japan

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0300

Hebrew Tour Guide Japan offers affordable Hebrew-language guided tours in Japan, focusing on Tokyo and Kyoto. Founded by Suzy Cohen-Okubo, an Israeli who has lived in Japan for years, the company provides daily group tours led by Israeli guides with deep knowledge of Japanese culture, history, and hidden gems.

Israel's Ambassador to Japan Wins Rare Culture Award

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:00:00 +0300

Israel’s ambassador to Japan, Gilad Cohen, has been awarded the Higashi-Kuninomiya International Culture Award (東久邇宮国際文化褒賞) as he nears the end of a five-year posting in Tokyo. The Israeli Embassy in Japan announced the honour on its official channels, presenting it as recognition of Cohen’s work to strengthen Israel-Japan relations since he took up the post in October 2021.

Travel Warning: Drink-Spiking Scams Targeting Tourists in Tokyo Nightlife Districts

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:44:00 +0300

Japan consistently ranks among the safest countries in the world for travelers, but several Western governments are now warning tourists about a disturbing pattern in Tokyo’s entertainment districts: visitors lured into bars by street touts are having their drinks spiked and waking up with massive credit card charges.

Israel Expands Evacuation Flights to Japan and Thailand

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0300

Transport Minister Miri Regev announced on Wednesday that Israel is expanding its “Safe Return – Wings of the Lion” evacuation operation to include Japan and Thailand, as the government ramps up efforts to bring home thousands of Israelis stranded across East Asia.