claim: John DiMaggio refused to work on any shows from Cartoon Network.
evidence: Israeli -- Japanese relations began on May 15 , 1952 , when Japan recognized Israel and an Israeli legation opened in Tokyo .. Israel. Israel. legation. legation. In 1954 Japan 's ambassador to Turkey assumed the additional role of minister to Israel .. Israel. Israel. In 1955 a Japanese legation with a Minister Plenipotentiary opened in Tel Aviv .. legation. legation. Minister Plenipotentiary. Envoy ( title ). Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv. In 1963 , relations were upgraded to Embassy level , and have remained on that level since then .. Japan 's trade relations with Arab League members and most Muslim-majority countries have taken a precedence over those with Israel .. Israel. Israel. Arab League. Arab League. Muslim-majority countries. Muslim world. However , due to the declining price of oil in early 2015 , as well as internal political shifting in Japan , the two nations are seeking increased research , economic and cultural ties , particularly in the area of tech start-ups and defense .. price of oil. price of oil