Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, whose spotted pumpkins and mirror rooms are recognizable symbols of contemporary art, died at the age of 97 on August 14 in a Tokyo hospital, having continued to paint in the last days of her life. (translated)
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who died on August 14, 2023, in Tokyo at the age of 97, was known for her avant-garde creations, including recurring polka dots and installations made up of reflective spaces. Her international fame grew especially in the early 21st century as her works achieved high selling prices and gained attention in the fashion and design world. (translated)
The Global Alliance for Female Athletes (GAFA), aimed at improving the health and performance of female athletes, expanded from four founding countries to nine, joining Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and Switzerland to support better health for female athletes and reduce knowledge gaps in sports. (translated)
The Japanese Ministry of Defense presents strengthening military capability as a necessary step to ensure the country's security and economic prosperity, considering the tense security situation that has changed the public's peaceful attitude. (translated)
Vladimir Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands has once again intensified the sharp dispute between Russia and Japan over the disputed islands, prompting the Japanese ambassador in Moscow to summon the Russian Foreign Ministry. (translated)
Japanese scientists have created an experiment in which thousands of particles behaved in a way that violated Newton's third law, which may open up new possibilities for exploring the coexistence of living cells and future smart materials and microrobots. (translated)
At Tokyo Narita Airport, thousands of travelers were stranded due to heavy rain, resulting in severe transport disruptions and power outages, and at least four people lost their lives. (translated)
Vladimir Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands' Ituruppi, which Japan claims as its territory, prompted a strong protest from the Japanese government, emphasizing the islands' historical and international belonging to Japan. (translated)
Vladimir Putin visited the disputed Kuril Islands for the first time, which will likely worsen relations with Japan, which also claims part of the archipelago for itself. (translated)
In Asia, typhoon Dolphin devastated Japan's Okinawa Prefecture, injuring six people and leaving over 50,000 buildings without electricity, while China closed schools and ports ahead of the storm's arrival. (translated)
North Korea fired at least one unidentified ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan on Thursday, South Korea's military reported. (translated)
China has built copies of US warships, aircraft carriers, and fighter jets in the desert and is practicing their destruction, including using a 35 km long railway and models of Japanese reconnaissance aircraft. (translated)
In Estonia, the risk to plants is growing, as international trade and a warming climate bring new plant pests, which national specialists must pay attention to in order to prevent their spread and possible irreversible damage to local forests and gardens. (translated)
Me peame ostma 5-10 miljardi dollari väärtuses Jaapani jeeni.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent left highly sensitive information and notes on the table due to careless behavior, which indicated possible U.S. interventions in currency markets, raising concerns and questions regarding the need to buy Japanese yen. (translated)
At least 28 people have died in the earthquake that struck Japan's Kyushu island, and thousands of residents are suffering from a lack of water and electricity due to the hot summer weather. (translated)
Toyota suspended operations at three factories in Japan until Friday due to Tuesday's earthquake, while several other manufacturers, including Honda, assess damages and the situation. (translated)
At least 13 people have died in an earthquake in Japan, including two young women whose deaths are associated with an explosion that occurred in a damaged shopping center, which is suspected to have been caused by a gas leak. (translated)
Teisipäeva pärastlõunal tabas Jaapanit magnituudiga 6,8 maavärin, mille käigus sai vigastada vähemalt 50 inimest, tuhandeid kodusid jäi elektrita ning piirkonnas toimusid mitmed tulekahjud ja plahvatused, eriti Kumamoto linnas, kus maavärina tõttu varises kokku vähemalt 12 maja. #jaapan #maavärin #tulekahju
Jaapani lõunaosas, Kumamoto prefektuuris, toimus magnituudiga 7,1 maavärin, mille tõttu anti kohalikele elanikele tsunamihoiatus ja soovitati evakuatsioonijuhiseid järgida. #maavärin #Jaapan #tsunami
