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Netanyahu, Sa'ar meet with Japanese FM in his first bilateral diplomatic visit to Israel

Netanyahu congratulated Motegi and the delegation members on their visit to Israel and thanked them for their support.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi at his Jerusalem office, January 11, 2026.
A view shows cherry blossom trees over a pond at Ueno park in Tokyo, Japan, March 21, 2023.

Israeli tourism to Japan jumps sharply as yen weakens

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya signs the guests book as he attends a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at U.N. Headquarters in New York City, U.S., April 28, 2025

Japan won't recognize a Palestinian state given US ties, Asahi reports

 An illustrative image of artificial intelligence.

Israel unveils AI-powered ‘horizon scan’ mechanism at Expo 2025 Osaka


How do Israel-Japan ties impact the Jewish state in the Middle East? - opinion

Japan’s augmentation of Israel’s new ties with the Gulf could provide tangible support for Middle East peace – far more so than China’s grandiose (and unrealistic) proposal to mediate.

 SAUDI ARABIA’S Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Jeddah, last month.

Why are people so scared of visiting Japan's 'gate to hell'?

The Ahun Ru Paro cave in Japan is also known as the "Gateway to Hell" by the locals. Dare to try?

 The "entrance to hell" on under Mt Otokoyama in Pippu, Hokkaido.

Business and pleasure: Israel and Japan sign a new visa agreement

Visa applicants must meet a number of basic requirements including a clean criminal record, having medical insurance and having a way to support themselves. 

 Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen and Japanese Foreign Minister Kenji Yamada sign the "work-holiday" visa agreement in April 2023.

Elbit Systems signs memorandum of understanding with Japanese firms

In December 2022, Japan announced its biggest military build-up since World War II.

Logo of Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa

Deal between C2A Security, NTT further advances Israeli-Japanese business relations

The two countries have been increasing their business ties since 2014, and a looming Free Trade Agreement promises to strengthen them even further.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz on the first diplomatic visit to Japan since 2012.

Fujitsu set to open a new data and security R&D center in Tel Aviv

Fujitsu Limited has announced the establishment of a data security R&D center in Tel Aviv, following its launch of an innovation hub in the south of Israel in 2021.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz on the first diplomatic visit to Japan since 2012.

Musashi Seimitsu invests $20m in SIXAI's innovation hub for AI and EV development

The companies will continue to collaborate on manufacturing innovations involving artificial intelligence.

 (Left) Musashi Seimitsu’s CEO, Musashi Otsuka and (right) SIXAI founder and serial entrepreneur Ran Poliakine with some AI-driven forklifts.

Israel, Japan make strides towards free trade agreement

Israel and Japan have a relatively large volume of trade, with $1.23 billion in Israeli exports to Japan and $1.51 billion in the other direction.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz on the first diplomatic visit to Japan since 2012.

Israel looks to increase defense cooperation with Japan - DM

In the first visit of its kind in over a decade, Defense Minister Benny Gantz will meet with several Japanese security and government officials.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz on the first diplomatic visit to Japan since 2012.

Japan and Israel’s compatibility is a match made in business heaven

Three years ago, Mitsubishi Corporation marked Israel as an innovation hub. Senior executive, Takashi Kai, was chosen to be the Head of the Tel Aviv liaison office.

 Takashi Kai, Head of the Mitsubishi Corporation Tel Aviv Liaison Office