Ai Ogura undergoes surgery after training accident in Japan Ogura’s operation was successful, but the length of his recovery period remains unclear Motorsport · Aug 27
Settling Stock Trades Takes Two Days In Japan. Blockchain Could Make The Process Almost Instant. The Bank of Japan, Finance Ministry and financial regulator are expected to help develop a plan as early as 2027. International Business Times · Aug 27
Nasdaq Futures Rally on Blowout Nvidia Earnings, Fed’s Jackson Hole Summit in Focus September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +1.06% this morning as stellar results and guidance from Nvidia revived enthusiasm for the AI trade. Barchart · Aug 27
Tremendous scope to improve processes, procedures to help faster flow of FDI, says Piyush Goyal India is streamlining foreign direct investment processes and norms. The government seeks industry ideas to improve the investment regime further. Discussions are ongoing regarding trade pacts with several countries and blocs. Efforts focus on promoting end-to-end manufacturing and self-reliance in key sectors. Production-linked incentives will be considered for sectors facing… The Economic Times · Aug 27
Japan’s No.1 compact camera is a cult favorite featuring 8-year-old tech and 40x zoom that still beats newer releases With second-hand prices often higher than the retail price, the compact camera topping Japan's sales chart is undoubtedly popular – here's why Digital Camera World · Aug 27
Heavy rain and flooding in north-central Japan strands people and vehicles Torrential rain has struck Japan’s north-central prefectures of Ishikawa and Toyama The Independent UK · Aug 27
Polka dots, infinity rooms and phallic sculptures: Yayoi Kusama’s art in pictures “She continued to paint until her final days, never setting aside her brush, and continued exploration of forever love and eternal soul.” Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died aged 97. Euronews · Aug 27
Piyush Goyal concludes Japan visit, says strong interest by Japanese businesses for India, robotics investment deal takes shape Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday concluded his four-day visit to Japan, saying the trip generated strong interest among Japanese businesses and also produced early investment outcomes, including a potential robotics manufacturing investment in India. The Economic Times · Aug 27
Why Trump’s hatred of the ICC threatens relations with a key US ally Washington is running a campaign to ‘dismantle’ the international court to protect top Israeli officials like Benjamin Netanyahu from prosecution over alleged Gaza war crimes The Independent UK · Aug 27
Who Was Yayoi Kusama? The Artist Behind Polka Dots, Nude Protests and a Letter to Nixon The Japanese avant-garde artist turned childhood hallucinations into polka-dot paintings, pumpkins and immersive Infinity Mirror Rooms. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
Nismo Z Finally Gets A Manual, Nissan Launches Facelift In Japan Nissan Fairlady Z Nismo finally pairs its twin-turbo V6 with a six-speed manual, launching in Japan with chassis tweaks and new tech. Motor1 · Aug 27
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, famed for her polka dots, dies aged 97 From 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 · Aug 27
Yayoi Kusama Dead at 97: Inside the Trauma and Hallucinations That Inspired Her Famous Polka Dots Yayoi Kusama, renowned for her polka-dot art, passed away at 97. Her work, rooted in childhood hallucinations and personal trauma, became a global artistic language of colour and emotion International Business Times UK · Aug 27
Yayoi Kusama once sold 1,500 mirrored balls for $2 each at the 1966 Venice Biennale without an official invitation; decades later one of her artworks sold for $10.5 million Yayoi Kusama: Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, whose death was reported on August 27, 2026, once sold 1,500 mirrored balls for about $2 each at the 1966 Venice Biennale despite having no official invitation. Decades later, her artworkUntitled (Nets)(1959)sold for $10.5 million in 2022, Reuters reported. The Economic Times · Aug 27
The Economic Times · Aug 27 Yayoi Kusama saw dots everywhere: Japanese artist returned from US in 1973, lived voluntarily in a psychiatric hospital from 1977 until her death Yayoi Kusama life story: Yayoi Kusama, the acclaimed Japanese artist known for her iconic polka dots, pumpkins and Infinity Mirror Rooms, has died at 97. Kusama began experiencing vivid hallucinations as a child, including seeing dots and patterns across her surroundings, experiences that later became a defining influence on her…
The Economic Times · Aug 27 Yayoi Kusama Death Reason: Japanese avant-garde artist known for her iconic polka dots dies at 97, museum says she painted until her final days Yayoi Kusama, the iconic Japanese artist known for her vibrant polka-dot paintings and immersive installations, has passed away at the remarkable age of ninety-seven. Since her relocation to New York in 1957, she became a pivotal figure in the experimental art movement. Despite challenging circumstances in Japan, Kusama flourished in…
The Economic Times · Aug 27 Yayoi Kusama: Who was the late Japanese artist known for turning hallucinations into art, polka dots, anti-war protests and provocative performances Yayoi Kusama, the visionary artist renowned for her distinctive polka dot creations and immersive art experiences, has died at the age of 97. She was celebrated for transforming her lifelong experiences of hallucinations into a powerful form of artistic expression that resonated with audiences worldwide. Her multifaceted career spanned painting,…
The Times of India · Aug 27 Japan’s Yayoi Kusama, global polka-dot art icon, dies at 97 Yayoi Kusama, Japanese contemporary art icon known for her polka dots, died on August 14 at a hospital in Tokyo, her studio said Thursday. She was 97.
Euronews · Aug 27 Thailand, Japan or Australia? The travel destinations dividing Gen Z and Millennials New 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.
The Economic Times · Aug 27 India-Japan trade could scale to USD 50 bn by 2030 as exports diversify: ASSOCHAM India-Japan bilateral trade has the potential to rise to USD 50 billion by 2030 from USD 27.47 billion in 2025-26, with greater export diversification, an upgraded trade pact and deeper business engagement key to achieving the target, industry body ASSOCHAM said in a report.
The Economic Times · Aug 27 Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei reverses gains as Advantest shares drag Japan’s Nikkei slipped 0.14% as Advantest and SoftBank declined, despite Nvidia’s strong AI outlook. The Topix gained 0.19% as investors rotated towards value stocks. Financial shares advanced, while Fujikura and Kioxia gained. Market sentiment remained cautious toward chip stocks following their sharp gains earlier this year.
France 24 · Aug 27 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 into her work over the course of a career spanning several decades.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Japan killed 14,000 bears after a rise in deadly attacks on people – but will it work? Bears killed 13 people in Japan last year, as a lack of forest foods increased conflicts. Yet some say the country’s controversial cull could threaten the endangered species
The Economic Times · Aug 27 Asian Games 2026 Cricket Full Schedule: Check match dates, timings, fixtures and India squads led by Shreyas Iyer and Harmanpreet Kaur The schedules for cricket competitions at the Asian Games 2026, set to take place in Japan, have just been announced. India’s men’s and women’s teams, defending champions for both tournaments, will mark their participation soon. The women kick off their campaign on September 17, facing hosts Japan the following day,…