Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka dot art, has died aged 97.
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27.08.2026
Yayoi Kusama, Japan’s ‘queen of polka dots’, dies at 97
Kusama turned her hallucinations into works that ranged from polka dot paintings to 'Infinity Mirror Rooms'.
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aljazeera.com
27.08.2026
Japanese government bonds could get a boost from retail investors
Incentives to encourage individuals to buy the debt are being considered as the Bank of Japan cuts back on purchases.
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japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
Kioxia plans new chip fab in Japan to meet AI memory demand
The Tokyo-based maker of NAND flash memory will construct a third facility at its manufacturing site in Iwate Prefecture.
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japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
Japan's 'polka dot queen' artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from fans around the world.
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france24.com
27.08.2026
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama died at the age of 97 on August 14 in Tokyo, her company said Thursday. The avant-garde artist known as the “polka dot queen” had channelled her hallucinations and traumas
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france24.com
27.08.2026
Japan eyes tax relief for bear hunters
The number of bear sightings in fiscal 2025 reached a record high of more than 50,000, and 13 people were killed in attacks, according to the Environment Ministry.
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japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
Japan may start buying back rice to replenish stockpiles
The government has already earmarked funds for the purchase of 150,000 tons of rice to replenish its stockpiles in its fiscal 2026 initial budget.
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japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
Acclaimed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97
Kusama was known worldwide for her signature polka dots, repetitive patterns and immersive "Infinity Mirror Rooms."
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japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a global superstar, dies aged 97
From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced vivid paintings, sculptures and vast installations that often drew on her experience of hallucinationsYayoi Kusama, the Japanese outsider artist who reache
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theguardian.com
27.08.2026
Hundreds of volunteers pull 360-tonne historic Japanese castle back into place by hand
About 1,800 volunteers pulled ropes to move the 360-tonne Hirosaki Castle keep back into position using hikiya, an ancient Japanese moving technique.
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foxnews.com
26.08.2026
ICC chief urges Japan to counter US pressure on the court
Washington escalated its campaign against the ICC last week by sanctioning its president and a senior trial lawyer.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Sanctioned international court president says she asked Japan to help de-escalate tensions with US
The president of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane, says there is no reason for her to face U.S. sanctions
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Sanctioned ICC chief urges Japan to counter U.S. campaign
"I can state categorically that there is absolutely no reason for me to be sanctioned," the Japanese ICC chief said.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
‘The Full Monty’ comes to Japan to bare all and open minds
The English-language musical comedy starring Koji Yamamoto asks big questions about masculinity and vulnerability while loosening up local audiences.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Is Japan trying to build bridges with China after Taiwan spat?
Experts say Japanese lawmakers' visit to Beijing signals an attempt by Japan to defrost its worst China rift in decades.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Japan port call by a nuclear-armed ship would help deter China: ex-official
Tokyo should revise the principle of not permitting the entry of nuclear weapons into Japan, ex-Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary Nobukatsu Kanehara has said.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Japan energy plan seeks to back pipelines bypassing Hormuz
The plan is part of a new energy strategy that's aimed at strengthening supply security, according to documents from Japan's Cabinet Office.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Japanese automakers seen facing blow from Trump’s Canada tariff hike
The controversial 50% tariff is expected to apply even to vehicles and parts that meet USMCA requirements.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
North Korea to ‘bring joy’ to Kim with 100 athletes at Asian Games in Japan
The nuclear-armed state suspended participation in international sporting competitions during the COVID-19 pandemic but returned at the Asian Games in China in 2023
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026