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WORLDAug 28Will India send a second-string team for Asian Games? BCCI breaks silence on Japan facilitiesMUMBAI: The BCCI has raised concerns over the facilities being prepared for cricket at Aichi-Nagoya in Japan ahead of the Asian Games.keralakaumudi · india
WORLDAug 28Japan's controversial WWII heroes: How one kamikaze pilot escaped certain deathTowards the end of World War II, as US troops advanced across the Pacific, Japan resorted to a desperate strategy: kamikaze attacks. Thousands of Japanese pilots, with an average age of just 21, were ordered to crash their explosive-laden planes into enemy ships. More than 3,800 pilots gave up their lives, killing over 7,000 allied naval personnel. Our reporter Mélodie Sforza met one of the last surviving former kamikaze pilots.France 24 [en]
WORLDAug 28 Studies in Happines : What degrowth in Japan can teach us about wellbeing beyond growthResearch into "Studies in Happiness" explores how degrowth in Japan can inform understanding of well-being beyond traditional economic growth. This discusses alternative approaches to societal prosperity and quality of life.resilience.org · United States
WORLDAug 28Haruki Murakami, Japanese writer, 77 years old: "We cannot simply sit and stare at our wounds forever. We must get up and move on"La frase pertenece a su monumental obra "1Q84", donde aborda la crisis de soledad de la era moderna.Cuáles son las heridas del corazón que menciona, el quiebre de la voluntad y el gran antídoto del sufrimiento.Clarín
WORLDAug 28Why Filipino migrants are rethinking their futures in JapanWhen Japan’s embassy in the Philippines extended applications for healthcare jobs on April 15, the pitch was straightforward: 50 positions for nurses and 300 for care workers in Japan, a three- to four-year placement, free Japanese-language lessons in both countries and a daily allowance during training. On social media, the post’s attractive terms drew widespread interest from Filipinos – a reminder that Japan is still urgently recruiting foreign labour even as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 27Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, sparking tributes from around the world. The "polka dot queen" channelled hallucinations and battles with mental health into vibrant art featuring her trademark dots, nets and infinity motifs over a career spanning decades and continents.France 24 [en]
WORLDAug 27Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 in Tokyo – NBC 5 Dallas - Fort WorthJapanese artist Yayoi Kusama has passed away at the age of 97 in Tokyo. This announces the death of a renowned artist.nbcdfw.com · United States
WORLDAug 27Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 in Tokyo – NBC ConnecticutJapanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97 in Tokyo. This marks the passing of a significant cultural figure.nbcconnecticut.com · United States
WORLDAug 27Yayoi Kusama, Japan’s ‘queen of polka dots’, dies at 97Kusama turned her hallucinations into works that ranged from polka dot paintings to 'Infinity Mirror Rooms'.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 27Yayoi Kusama, Japanese polka dot artist and global superstar, dies aged 97Kusama was known around the world for her vivid polka dot paintings and infinity rooms, inspired by her hallucinations.Le Monde [en]
WORLDAug 27Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97 . Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97. This marks the passing of a highly influential international artist.4ro.com.au · Australia
WORLDAug 27Yayoi Kusama , Iconic Japanese Artist , Dies at 97wbaltv.com · United States
WORLDAug 27Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, famed for her polka dots, dies aged 97From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced instantly recognisable giant polka-dot artworks and sculptures, and was recognised later on in her life as a global superstar in the art world.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 27Thailand, Japan or Australia? The travel destinations dividing Gen Z and MillennialsNew research reveals a clear generational divide in travel, with Gen Z favouring affordable, trending destinations such as Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, while Millennials are opting for Australia, Japan and Greece.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 27Japanese artist and polka dot queen Yayoi Kusama diesCelebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka dot works, has passed away. Her death marks the end of an era for a globally recognized cultural icon.bendigoadvertiser.com.au · Australia
WORLDAug 27Japan's 'polka dot queen' artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97Japan'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.France 24 [en]
WORLDAug 27Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97Japanese 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 into her work over the course of a career spanning several decades.France 24 [en]
WORLDAug 27Japan’s sumo chiefs trim tour dates, demand air con to beat summer heatSumo chiefs are planning measures to beat Japan’s increasingly punishing summer heat, including avoiding venues that do not have air conditioning and lightening the load on weary wrestlers. Japan sweltered through its hottest summer on record last year and parts of the country have hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in recent days. Hakata ward in the southwestern city of Fukuoka on Wednesday saw the temperature hit 40.4 degrees, caused by hot, moist air from a typhoon flowing into...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 27Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97From works of "self-obliteration" to polka dotted nudes, the pioneering artist developed a unique body of work likely to be relevant for years to come.DW News [en]
WORLDAug 27Bears and pest control: how Japan is spending its departure tax windfallBillions of yen from a higher departure tax that Japan plans to use to support tourism are being channelled into projects that critics say offer limited direct benefit to travellers, including measures to prevent bear attacks and eradicate an invasive beetle. The Japanese government expects to raise 130 billion yen (US$817.7 million) in the 2026 financial year from the International Tourist Tax, after increasing the levy last year on anyone leaving the country through an airport or seaport. The...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 26North Korea to send around 100 athletes to Asian Games in Japan | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisNorth Korea plans to send approximately 100 athletes to the Asian Games being held in Japan. This marks a notable instance of international participation by North Korea in a major sporting event.asahi.com · Japan
WORLDAug 26Akane says ICC and the rule of law will survive U . S . sanctions | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisAkane has stated that the International Criminal Court and the rule of law will endure despite sanctions imposed by the United States.asahi.com · Japan
WORLDAug 26What the old Japanese proverb means: "When the heat has passed, one forgets the shade of the trees"The phrase warns about how easily we forget help when it is no longer urgent. Its central teaching is that gratitude should remain even after the need passes.Clarín
WORLDAug 25René González Criticizes Media Over Daughter Scholarship in JapanRené González has criticized the media regarding his daughter's scholarship in Japan. This involves a public figure's personal and media-related concerns.cubaheadlines.com · Cuba
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