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Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo

Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo

Pioneering Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died

Oregon, Big Ten Network, DAZN agree to deal to stream game in Japan

Oregon, Big Ten Network, DAZN agree to deal to stream game in Japan

Oregon, Big Ten Network and DAZN, a streaming sports entertainment platform, agreed to a deal to stream games worldwide.

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Florida travelers get more access to Europe on American Airlines

Florida travelers get more access to Europe on American Airlines

Florida travelers will have more access to Europe and Asia through American Airlines' expanded network.

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Introduces Mindful MITATE Tea Ceremony for Guests

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Introduces Mindful MITATE Tea Ceremony for Guests

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Introduces Mindful MITATE Tea Ceremony for Guests

Japanese Escalator Etiquette: Local Rules Encourage Standing Still Amidst Safety Campaigns

Japanese Escalator Etiquette: Local Rules Encourage Standing Still Amidst Safety Campaigns

In Japan, while there is no nationwide law prohibiting walking on escalators, several local governments, including Saitama Prefecture and Nagoya, have implemented rules that encourage individuals to stand still. This initiative is part of broader safety campaigns aimed at preventing accidents. In Tokyo and much of eastern Japan, the established custom dictates that people stand on the left side of the escalator, leaving the right side open for those who wish to walk. This practice is a matter of local etiquette rather than a legally enforced national regulation. The focus is on promoting safer escalator use through public awareness and behavioral guidelines.

Little League World Series: Iowa vs Ohio live updates, Aug. 27 score, TV, stream

Little League World Series: Iowa vs Ohio live updates, Aug. 27 score, TV, stream

Follow the Little League World Series on Aug. 27, including live updates from Iowa vs Ohio game from Williamsport.

Japan aims to cap FY27 new bond issuance at 40 trillion yen, PM says in Yomiuri interview

Japan aims to cap FY27 new bond issuance at 40 trillion yen, PM says in Yomiuri interview

TOKYO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Japan's government aims to keep new government bond issuance to around 40 trillion yen ($251 billion) for the fiscal 2027 budget, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said in an interview with the Yomiuri newspaper.

Japan spent record $96.5 billion to support yen over past month, ministry data shows

Japan spent record $96.5 billion to support yen over past month, ministry data shows

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Japanese authorities spent a record 15.4 trillion yen ($96.5 billion) intervening in foreign exchange markets over the past month to support the local currency, Finance Ministry data showed on Friday.

Little League World Series 2026: Latest bracket, schedule, teams, TV, stream

Little League World Series 2026: Latest bracket, schedule, teams, TV, stream

Keep up with the 2026 Little League World Series in Williamsport with bracket updates, game scores, results, the TV schedule and how to stream.

ICC urges Japan to counter US campaign against court

ICC urges Japan to counter US campaign against court

By Kiyoshi Takenaka, Anton Bridge and John Geddie TOKYO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Japan should try to counter U.S. efforts to pressure members of the International Criminal Court to quit the body, the Japanese head of the court said on Wednesday, adding that Tokyo's support was pivotal to ensuring the

BOJ chief Ueda to skip Jackson Hole, shifts market focus to G20

BOJ chief Ueda to skip Jackson Hole, shifts market focus to G20

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan board member Naoki Tamura will attend the U.S. Federal Reserve's annual gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this week on behalf of Governor Kazuo Ueda, the central bank said on Wednesday.

'We will always love you' - world mourns Dolly Parton

'We will always love you' - world mourns Dolly Parton

By Muvija M and Stefica Bikesh LONDON/SYDNEY, Aug 26 (Reuters) - In Britain, the King's Guard band played Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" in front of Buckingham Palace. In the United States, the Empire State Building lit up in pink.