AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoArt World Shock: Yayoi Kusama, the “polka dot queen” and pioneer of Infinity Mirror Rooms, has died at 97 in Tokyo, with her dealer David Zwirner citing multiple organ failure; she kept painting until the end. Pop Culture & Film: Toei Animation opened the first ONE PIECE Fest in Los Angeles, a sold-out, immersive, multi-arc experience built for fans outside Japan. Japanese Cinema Buzz: Godzilla Minus Zero released a behind-the-scenes clip, teasing Takashi Yamazaki’s next rampage and noting it was filmed entirely in Japan for IMAX. Entertainment Business: Universal Studios Japan plans a major expansion, with investment expected to reach 200–300 billion yen. Tech & Media: Apple confirmed its iPhone event for Sept. 9 (streamed worldwide), with reports pointing to new premium iPhones and a first foldable model. Sports Spotlight: Japan reached the semifinals of the Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship after sweeping Chinese Taipei 3-0.
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