Yayoi

American

[yah-yoi] / jɑˈjɔɪ /

adjective

of or relating to a cultural period in Japan, c300 b.c.–a.d. c300, characterized by unglazed reddish clay pottery Yayoi ware made on a wheel and noted for its restrained, undecorated style, haniwa figures, raised-floor dwellings, wet-rice agriculture, and the first use of bronze and iron.

Etymology

Origin of Yayoi

From the Japanese word Yayoi site of a tumulus where the pottery was discovered in 1884

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Yayoi

In 2017, her namesake foundation opened the Yayoi Kusama Museum for her art in Tokyo near her home and studio.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

Using bright colours, shapes, patterns and reflections, Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who has died at the age of 97, was known for creating extraordinary immersive worlds that delighted millions of people around the globe.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from around the world.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

Other Paul prompts included: “This couch eats people,” “A world without pants,” and “Santa Claus in the style of Yayoi Kusama.”

From Slate ● Feb. 4, 2025

Japanese culture underwent far more radical change in the 700 years of the Yayoi era than in the ten millennia of Jomon times.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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