Soon after Rabbi Moti Grumach moved to Kyoto, Japan, about three years ago to serve as an emissary there for the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, he realized that a local craft dovetailed neatly with Jewish traditions. Warosoku, or candles made from the fruit of the haze tree — or Japanese sumac, sometimes called the wax tree — are a longtime Kyoto specialty, dating back centuries • Full Story

The incoming Japanese Ambassador to Israel, Mr. Koichi Mizushima, visited Kfar Chabad with his entourage after befriending Rabbi Binyamin Adrei, the Chief Rabbi of Japan and the Rebbe MH”M’s shliach to Tokyo • Full Story, Photos

Despite current restrictions due to Covid-19, Chabad in Kyoto, Japan, directed by Rabbi Motti Grumach has been running a large scale campaign to make sure every Yid in the city has a Mezuzah on his door • Photos

The nights of the Pesach Sedarim in Kyoto, Japan had members of the Jewish community coming for the Seder while following local health regulations with others choosing to take a to-go option. Children also had the opportunity to bake their own Matzos before Pesach. Photos taken before Yom Tov • Photos

Like every year, Rabbi Binyomin Edery of Tokyo, Japan and Rabbi Motti Grumach of Kyoto, Japan are making sure every Jew in the country receives wine and Shmurah Matzah for Pesach • Photos

The Chabad House in Kyoto, Japan has been running fully despite the current situation with meals being distributed for Shabbos, Tefillin being put on dozens of men and much more • Photos

Chabad Around The Globe: Purim was festively celebrated in Kyoto, Japan with a large scale Mishloach Manos distribution, Megillah readings and a lavish Seudah • Photos

Chabad of Japan, led by Chief Rabbi of Japan Rabbi Binyomin Edery is making sure every Yid anywhere in Japan has the Seder essentials especially during this tumultuous time where there cannot be any public Sedarim • Photos

Chabad of Japan continues to work to take care of every detail required for the Israeli travelers quarantined on the Diamond Queen cruise ship, nicknamed “The Corona Ship”. The extensive activity and assistance is being conducted by Japan’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Binyamin Edery and Chabad House activists assisting in the work • Full Story, Photos

Shabbos Bereishis, Chabad of Kyoto, one of the Chabad Houses in the country directed by the Shliach and Chief Rabbi of Japan, Rabbi Binyomin Edrei had a special guest – Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage Minister, Zeev Elkin joined the Chabad House this past Shabbos • Photos

Chabad of Japan, headed by Rabbi and Mrs. Edery, arrange Pesach Seders throughout Japan, in Tokyo, Kyoto and Takayama. Rabbi Edery and the Chabad Japan staff worked days and nights for many months to work out all the logistics, aiming to reach out to every Yid in the vicinity • Photos

For the first time in history, after four years of Chabad activity in the city, a Tanya was printed in Kyoto, Japan, where a number of Bochurim serve as Shluchim under the Shliach and Chief Rabbi of Japan, Rabbi Binyamin Edrei. On the 8^th day of Chanukah the printing was started at the home of one of the local Jews who live in the city, and completed this week  • Photos

Chabad of Kyoto, Japan, welcomed the first group of spring tourists at the Chabad House, they came to eat delicious kosher meals and Daven Shachris. The guests thoroughly enjoyed the warm and inviting atmosphere and marveled at the new and beautiful Chabad House.

Last week Rabbi Edery organized Kosher Chicken Shechita in Hakata, Kyushu, Japan. This is the only kosher slaughtering in Japan. Locally made Kosher chicken enables Chabad Japan guests, local Jews and tourists to enjoy the most fresh and highest quality chicken all year round.

Rabbi Binyomin Edery, Chief Rabbi of Japan, established Chabad Kyoto last Chanukah, 2015. This summer, August 2016 a permanent place was found. It is a spacious and beautiful house with many guest rooms and a 200 meter garden where Rabbi Edery planted Hadasim and Aravot and many herbs • Full Story

Chabad of Japan, celebrated the Bar Mitzvah of Kaito ben Karin Luria from Kyushu. Kaito and his family flew all the way to Tokyo to commemorate his special day of commitment to Torah and mitzvot • Full Story, Photos

With Hashem’s help Pesach Seder in Tokyo was a great success. People came from all over Japan, as well as tourists from Europe, USA and Israel. Many families who live in Japan joined together as a yearly tradition. There were over 220 guests for the first seder. A lot of logistics and planning were a crucial part of the success • Full Story, Photos

This week Rabbi Edery was invited to give a lecture on Judaism at a high school in Shizuoka. He was invited by Mr. Kazumasa Fujimori who was very interested in giving a hands on, close up learning experience to his students about Judaism • Full Story, Photos

This Chanuka Chabad Japan celebrated its 16th anniversary. Many guests from all over joined the fantastic Chanuka Cruise. Rabbi Edery prepared olive oil with a real olive press. Delicious festive obentos were distributed, along with homemade doughnuts made in Japan • Full Story, Photos

Sixteen years ago in 1999, Rabbi Binyomin Edery established the first Chabad House in Japan. Throughout the years, as Rabbi Edery received many requests about celebrating Jewish holidays and kosher food provisions in Kyoto, the need for a permanent Jewish center was very apparent • Full Story

In 1999, Rabbi Edery came to Japan to establish the first Chabad House in Japan. Since then he has been devoting himself to help people regardless of their creed, color or ethnic background • Full Story, Photos

About one week ago our friend Mr. Armand Knafo passed away. His request was to have a Jewish burial. Born in the 1950’s in Agadir, Morocco, then in the 1960’s made Aliyah to Israel and served in the IDF during the Six Day war. After studying abroad for several years, he came to Japan • Full Story, Photos

Chabad of Japan organized an event for the people of the North who suffered during the Tsunami. The relief efforts were continued for many months and years thereafter. Till today, nearly four years later, Rabbi Binyomin Edery, Mr. Muto and Chabad of Japan staff, keep travelling and helping the people in the affected areas ● Full Story, Photos