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Yayoi Kusama, Pop Artist Who Expanded and Endured, Dies at 97

The art world mourns the loss of Yayoi Kusama, the 97‑year‑old visionary whose polka dots and mirror rooms redefined contemporary experience.

Japan’s defense chief visits shrine neighbors see as symbol of Japanese militarism

Japan’s defence chief visits Yasukuni Shrine, sparking diplomatic and domestic debate over its wartime symbolism

Global shares mostly rise after buying of AI-related shares and oil prices fall

Global shares mostly rise as artificial intelligence buying leads a market rally.

Hospital Video Captures Chaos as Earthquake Strikes Mid-Surgery

Viral video footage captures the exact moment a 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes a hospital in Japan mid-surgery.

U.S., Japan confirm coordinated yen intervention, signal readiness for more

The United States and Japan execute a rare joint currency market intervention to rescue the yen from a forty-year low.

EXCLUSIVE: Bessent's 'to do' list: buy $5-10 billion worth of Japanese yen, Reuters photo shows

A leaked document featuring Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent details a potential $5–10 billion US intervention to purchase Japanese yen.

Kozo Okamoto, Japanese militant who took part in a 1972 Tel Aviv airport attack, dies in Beirut

Kozo Okamoto, the last surviving participant of the 1972 Lod Airport massacre, has died in Lebanon at age 78.

Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it's 'leg hair harassment'

Tokyo is encouraging male employees to wear shorts in offices to save on energy costs, triggering a public debate over professional standards and aesthetics.

Japan ‘cannot avoid’ nuclear weapons debate, defense chief Koizumi says

Japan's defense chief Koizumi asserts the nation cannot avoid a debate on nuclear weapons, sparking domestic and international friction.

Japan Criminalizes Flag Desecration in Nationalist Push

Japan's parliament has enacted new legislation that criminalizes the desecration of the national flag, sparking debate over constitutional rights.

Japan successfully launches and lands reusable rocket

Japan's space agency has successfully completed the first test flight and landing of its experimental reusable rocket prototype.

Japan’s borrowing costs soar to 30-year high on debt fears

Japan's benchmark bond yields have reached a 30-year peak, drawing global attention to the nation's fiscal stability and debt management.

Studio MAPPA to Animate All Persona 4: Revival In-Game Anime Cutscenes

Studio MAPPA is set to animate all in-game cutscenes for the upcoming title Persona 4 Revival, announced during Anime Expo 2026.

Civilization 7 Review Update

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is introducing significant gameplay overhauls, including hotseat multiplayer and a new Japanese empire.

Asia stocks rise on upbeat China PMI; tech spurs bumper quarter

Asian markets climb following Wall Street's tech-led rebound, while the Japanese yen drops to a 39-year low.

China Blacklists More Japan Entities as Takaichi Feud Deepens

China has expanded its export control list to include 20 Japanese entities amid deepening tensions involving Takaichi.

Xi Pressures Takaichi By Throttling Key Mineral Exports to Japan

China detains Japanese citizens amid rare earth export restrictions

China shows aircraft carrier’s “dangerous” encounter with Japanese warship

China's Liaoning aircraft carrier involved in 'dangerous' encounter with Japanese warship