Yayoi Kusama, groundbreaking artist known for her signature polka dots, dies at 97
The paintings, sculptures and museum installations of Yayoi Kusama, one of Japan's most respected contemporary artists, were widely exhibited around the world.
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The paintings, sculptures and museum installations of Yayoi Kusama, one of Japan's most respected contemporary artists, were widely exhibited around the world.
A strong earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday, registering a magnitude of 7.1 according to the Japan Meteorological Agency and 6.8 according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.4 on Monday. More than 128,000 residents were evacuated.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
The warning was downgraded to an advisory overnight after the massive earthquake caused a tsunami more than a foot high in Japan.
A tsunami advisory was also issued for parts of Alaska and the entire West Coast after a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
Dave Parker, who died a month before he was to be inducted, and Dick Allen got into the Hall posthumously after being voted in by the classics committee.
Fans around the world lined up outside electronics stores hours in advance to collect their pre-ordered video game consoles.
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto is the grand marshal of the 2025 Japan Day Parade in New York City.
Trade tensions remain high despite President Trump's decision on Wednesday to temporarily freeze U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries.
Matcha, the bright green powder imported from Japan and used to make drinks and food, is in short supply.
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast on Thursday.
Danny Taing founded Bokksu in 2016 in his living room. The monthly snack box subscription brings the best of Japan straight to your door, with a special emphasis on small, family owned businesses and authentic cuisine.
Cherry Blossoms are blooming all across New York City and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has a series of events for those wanting to view the display. Shauna Moore, Director of Horticulture at Brooklyn Botanic Garden joins CBS New York to discuss.
Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga series has sold millions of copies and was adapted into hugely popular animated TV shows, video games and films.
The Japanese Embassy is now weighing in on the scheduling scramble to get Taylor Swift to the Super Bowl. You can watch the Big Game on CBS2 and streaming on Paramount+ next Sunday, Feb. 11. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3unzjO3
Angsty fans have speculated for days over how Taylor Swift can perform a concert as part of her Eras Tour in Tokyo, and a day later support boyfriend Travis Kelce at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.
All 379 occupants of the Japan Airlines flight got out safely and the pilot of the coast guard plane also escaped, officials said.
Within minutes, all 367 passengers and 12 crew members slid down emergency chutes to get away from the plane. "I can only say it was a miracle," one survivor said.
Scenes of devastation emerged Tuesday, one day after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake shook western Japan, killing dozens of people. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock shows us how violently the earth shook. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3S2ar7n
Transport officials say a packed passenger plane collided with a Japanese Coast Guard aircraft then burst into flames, killing five people on board the coast guard plane. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest developments.
Japan's leader says workers are "fighting a battle against time" to rescue people trapped in rubble after a series of powerful earthquakes.
Local reports say the plane may have struck another aircraft before bursting into flames. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest from the newsroom.
An earthquake in Japan killed at least six people Monday, and the threat of tsunamis remains. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/48imTpt
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 prompted a tsunami warning on New Year's Day.
