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BUSINESSAug 28Japan's unemployment rate falls to 2.4% in July, lowest since 2025Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYAug 28South Korea, Japan and US set joint drills despite Trump cutsSouth Korea said on Friday it would hold joint military exercises with the United States and Japan in September, after Washington scaled back annual drills with Seoul in an apparent bid to encourage dialogue with North Korea. The three countries would conduct the North Korea-focused Freedom Edge exercise from September 7 to 11 in international waters east and south of South Korea’s Jeju Island, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. “This exercise is a defensive drill conducted annually by...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 28Japan to double security aid to 12 Indo-Pacific nationsJapan plans to provide defence equipment and other supplies to the armed forces of at least 12 like-minded countries under its Official Security Assistance programme this financial year, up from eight countries the previous year, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The military of Kenya, which sits on the western Indian Ocean, is expected to be a first-time recipient under the programme, with the Japanese government seeking to strengthen maritime security cooperation, particularly...South China Morning Post
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
POLITICSAug 28US base dispute hangs over Japan’s Okinawa governor electionOkinawa’s governor election next month is set to be a major test of whether Japan’s ruling party can win over voters from a prefecture that has long opposed its security agenda and the heavy US military presence on its islands. A victory by Genta Koja, the Liberal Democratic Party-backed candidate, would likely help smooth ties between Okinawa and Tokyo and weaken resistance against the planned relocation of the US Marine Corps’ Futenma base within the prefecture, according to analysts. Such an...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 27Short-term forecast for linear rainbands in eastern Toyama Prefecture and Nemuro region of Hokkaido announced by Japan Meteorological AgencyAsahi Shimbun
BUSINESSAug 27Universal Studios Japan preps for more expansion as visitation remains strongSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 27Trump Keeps Stabbing Japan in the BackTokyo doesn’t have a playbook for a supposed ally this unreliable.Foreign Policy
CONFLICTAug 27China warns of Japan dangerous military agenda - XinhuaChina has issued a warning through Xinhua regarding what it describes as Japan's dangerous military agenda. This statement highlights rising geopolitical tensions concerning military intentions in the region.english.news.cn
BUSINESSAug 27Kioxia and Sandisk to invest over $31B in JapanKioxia and Sandisk plan to invest over $31 billion in Japan. This represents a significant capital injection into the region by these companies.Seeking Alpha Tech
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]
DISASTERAug 27Heavy rain batters central Japan, causing landslides, floodingHeavy rain battered parts of central Japan on Thursday, causing landslides and flooding with a series of reports of cars becoming submerged and calls for rescue. The Japan…Japan Today
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]
MILITARYAug 27Japan extends deadline for nuclear anti - terror facilitiesJapan has extended the deadline for developing anti-terrorism facilities at its nuclear sites, indicating a focus on national security and infrastructure protection.azernews.az · Azerbaijan
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
DISASTERAug 27Malaysian airport staff find body in wheel well of plane from JapanThe body of an unidentified person was found inside the wheel well of an aircraft at Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA2) on Thursday (Aug 27). The body, whose gender has yet to be determined, was discovered at about 6.55am in the wheel well of a flight from Tokyo, Japan, which landed at about 6.30am. It is learnt that the body, clad in jeans and a white shirt, was found by engineering personnel who were tasked with opening the aircraft’s wheel well. The personnel...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 27Accenture to acquire Japan’s COMWARE; terms not disclosedAccenture has announced its intention to acquire Japan's COMWARE, though the financial terms of the deal have not been made public. This signifies a strategic business expansion for Accenture.Seeking Alpha Tech
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
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