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"Their work transcends the barriers of language and culture," said Japan Art Association Chairman Hisaishi Hieda as he thanked the Praemium Imperiale laureates.

"Hello Kitty could be introduced in almost any design. I think that is her great strength," commended curator Masato Matsushima, promoting the exhibition.

In a Tokyo event called 'RegenerAction,' experts and businesses met to discuss regeneration and how to encourage sustainable practices in Japan and worldwide.

"Collaborative R&D is the future," said a member of India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, as experts from all over the world met in New Delhi for RD20.

The grassroots organization of atomic bomb survivors Nihon Hidankyo was recognized as a "symbol of resilience" said Nobel Committee chair Jorgen Watne Frydnes.

"I think Japanese have so little awareness of how special parts of the system are," says director Ema Ryam Yamazaki on her motivation for the documentary.

Institute for the Study of War Founder and President Kimberly Kagan shared the latest analysis on the conflict in Ukraine, in an exclusive interview.

Japan must prepare to defend itself against potential aggression by China or others before any conflict begins, emphasizes Dr Kimberly Kagan.

IGN Japan's Chief Editor helps us navigate the wonderful world of Hello Kitty Island Adventure, set for a Nintendo Switch release in 2025.