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Before the infinity nets, there was ‘The Pacific Ocean’ – what origin stories focusing on Yayoi Kusama’s mental illness miss about her art

Stories of Yayoi Kusama’s life often begin after she moved to New York City from Japan in 1958 and found near-overnight success with her abstract infinity net paintings. These evolved into the infinity rooms and polka-dotted pumpkins that became social media phenomena decades later and the focus of her legacy…

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Dollar Firms on Rising T-Note Yields and Crude Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.27% on Tuesday. Soaring T-note yields on Tuesday strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and pushed the dollar higher. Also, Tuesday’s +5% surge in WTI crude oil to a 6-week high raised inflation expectations, which could potentially persuade the Fed to raise interest...

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Japanese proverb of the day: “Even the judgement of hell depends on money” — a reminder that while money may not control everything, it can have a powerful influence on opportunities, decisions and justice

Japanese proverb of the day: A Japanese proverb suggests even hell's judgment depends on money. This saying reflects how wealth influences decisions and opportunities in life. It critiques situations where financial power outweighs fairness and impartiality. The proverb's enduring relevance highlights ongoing debates about economic inequality. Modern usage acknowledges this…

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How to watch PlayStation State of Play September 2026

PlayStation’s double feature.

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The Guardian view on the global bond shock: Andy Burnham should take note

Editorial: Japan’s collision with Donald Trump reveals the dilemma facing Britain: economic independence is becoming more necessary – and more tricky to achieve

The Guardian - UK

In 2003, Kamikatsu made a zero-waste pledge for 2020. 17 years later, residents sorted trash into 45 categories and recycled over 80%, but producers needed to change too

Kamikatsu, a Japanese town, pursued a zero-waste goal starting in 2003. Residents meticulously sort waste into 45 categories at a central site. This system achieved an 81% recycling rate by 2016. However, some materials still required incineration outside the town. The town's waste management evolved over several decades from burning…

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Without compact cameras, Fujifilm remains behind Nikon, new data ranking Japan’s mirrorless camera makers shows

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Trans Woman Leaving Japanese Restaurant Without Paying Because Staff Made Her Feel “Uncomfortable” Prompts Cultural Debate

A trans customer in New York has sparked a fierce online debate, claiming the chefs made her feel so uncomfortable during a meal that she left without paying.

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Police Arrest High School Staffer and Two Young Women for Filming Hamster Massacres in Love Hotels

A Japanese high school staffer and two young women face allegations over the deaths of 55 hamsters, with police uncovering videos linked to killings at hotels in Iwate.

International Business Times UK

Dollar Supported by Rising T-Note Yields and Falling Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.12% today. Soaring T-note yields today have strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and are pushing the dollar higher. Also, today’s +2% rally in WTI crude oil to a 6-week high is raising inflation expectations and could potentially persuade the Fed to...

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‘She inspired my proposal’: Readers on Yayoi Kusama

From wedding ceremonies to sunsets with pumpkins, even in urinals, Kusama’s work brought joy, mischief and inspiration to so many

The Guardian - UK

As US Bond Selloff Accelerates, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says a Stronger Yen is Coming

Japan is the largest international holder of US Treasury bonds, and Bessent weighed in on Tokyo’s monetary policy during the G20 summit.

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Why Japan's 30-year high bond yields should worry Indian stock market investors

Japan’s 30-year high bond yields, hawkish US Federal Reserve policies, and rising crude oil prices are straining global liquidity. These factors exert pressure on Indian equities, challenging investor sentiment despite India’s resilient 7.8% GDP growth.

The Economic Times

Stock Index Futures Slip as Bond Yields Surge, U.S. JOLTS Report in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are down -0.50%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -0.98% this morning as rising oil prices drove bond yields higher, sapping investors’ risk appetite.

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Japan's 10-year yield hits 3%, a first since 1996 as rate hikes dominate the G20

Japan's 10-year government bond yield touched 3% on Tuesday for the first time since 1996, part of a deepening global sovereign debt sell-off, while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used the G20 finance meeting to press Tokyo for faster rate hikes.

The Times of India

Meet Aditi Paudel, a 17-year-old high school student appointed as Japan's first literacy ambassador

Aditi Paudel, at just 17 years old, has been honored as Japan's inaugural literacy ambassador by the World Literacy Foundation. Her commitment to promoting literacy is inspiring, as she views it as a pivotal tool for empowering youth and creating pathways to success worldwide. Her vision includes donating books to…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan bond yields hit 3% for first time in 30 years amid inflation, fiscal risks

Japan’s benchmark government bond yield hit 3% on Tuesday for the first time since September 1996, marking a major shift for a market long defined by ultra-low rates. Rising inflation concerns, fiscal risks, a weak yen and expectations of further Bank of Japan tightening are driving the selloff, while reduced…

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Global Market: Yen weakness puts BOJ under pressure for faster monetary tightening

The US is urging Japan to adopt tougher monetary and fiscal policies after supporting the yen. Pressure is mounting on the BOJ to raise rates faster as inflation persists, while Japan’s expansionary fiscal stance fuels bond-market concerns and risks broader global financial volatility.

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'Halloween: The Game' PS5 Release Canceled in Japan Over CERO Rating—What Does This Mean?

"Halloween: The Game" will not launch on PS5 in Japan after failing to secure a CERO rating, but Xbox and PC versions are still releasing.

The Economic Times

Global Market: AI hardware demand powers Asia’s manufacturing growth in August

AI hardware demand helped sustain manufacturing growth across several Asian economies in August, with China, Japan and South Korea recording expansion. Strong semiconductor and technology exports supported factory activity, while Taiwan, Malaysia and the Philippines also grew. However, the prolonged Middle East conflict and rising costs pose risks to the…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan stocks see sector rotation as tech shares tumble

Japan’s Nikkei slipped 0.2% on Tuesday as investors rotated out of heavyweight technology and AI-linked stocks amid rising government bond yields and elevated oil prices. The broader Topix gained 0.5%, with auto and utility stocks supporting the market, highlighting a shift in sector leadership.

The Economic Times

Japan faces day of policy reckoning as Scott Bessent calls time on big stimulus

While the BOJ was already widely expected to lift rates ‌in September as inflation pressures ⁠grew, Bessent's recent ⁠comments effectively lock the bank into doing so and put pressure on it to step up hikes going forward.

The Economic Times

Yen hangs near 160 amid BOJ rate-hike bets, dollar wobbles

The yen stabilized near 160 against the dollar on Tuesday. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the Bank of Japan to raise rates. Currency markets watched renewed Middle East conflict and rising oil prices. Traders anticipate a potential Federal Reserve rate hike in September. Investor attention focuses on upcoming economic…

Medical Daily

A Brain Cyst Faked Dementia in a 71-Year-Old Woman and the Standard Memory Test Missed It

A Japanese team reversed a patient's gait and thinking decline by opening a brain cyst that had convincingly mimicked untreatable dementia.

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Dollar Slips on Dovish Bessent Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.28% on Monday. The dollar settled lower on Monday, consolidating below last Friday’s 2-week high. Comments from US Treasury Secretary Bessent weighed on the dollar Monday when he said the Fed traditionally doesn’t raise interest rates in response to a supply shock, suggesting...

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