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New Assassin’s Creed release hailed as ‘blast to play’ by reviewers

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the 14th instalment to the game series set in medieval Japan.

Evening Standard

Asian Swimming Championship to be hosted by India in Ahmedabad from 1 Oct

Swimmers from Japan and South Korea are expected to compete at the continental meet, marking the event's first-ever edition in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Assassin's Creed Shadows draws attention of Japan's Prime Minister, who says "defacing a shrine is out of the question" in real life, but politicians acknowledge "freedom of expression must be respected" in the game

Ubisoft has reportedly released a day-one patch that limits bloodshed and destruction in the sacred sites

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The Final Toyota Supra Is Obscenely Expensive

[UPDATE] Toyota has announced production of the Supra A90 Final Edition will be split evenly between Europe and Japan. Each region will get 150 units. In its domestic market, the sports car costs 15,000,000 yen, which works out to €92,500 at current exchange rates. The JDM model is far cheaper than…

Motor1

30 years after deadly Tokyo subway gassing, survivors and victims' families still seeking closure

Thirty years on from the fatal sarin nerve gas attack in Tokyo’s subway network, survivors and families who lost loved ones are still seeking justice

The Independent UK

Dodgers sweep Cubs in two game series in Japan

Dodgers sweep Cubs in two game series in Japan. They won the game by a score of 6-3 on Wednesday thanks to three home runs.

The Sports Daily

Clayton Kershaw Jokes He 'Mooched' Dodgers for a Trip to Japan

Clayton Kershaw joked he mooched the Dodgers for a trip to Japan despite not playing in the series.

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Reo Hatate on Celtic's Champions League 'close margin' & Japan 'disappointments'

Reo Hatate has opened up on his experiences of playing in the Champions League for Celtic, and the disappointments he's suffered with Japan.

The National (Scotland)

AP PHOTOS: Shohei Ohtani headlines MLB's memorable visit to Tokyo

The defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers opened the 2025 season by sweeping the Chicago Cubs in a two-game series in Japan

The Independent UK

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel wants to use AI to make it "easier for everybody to experience the world."

"We should be able to handle everything for you, so that from start to finish, from beginning to plan it out till the time you actually book," Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel told Fortune.

Fortune

SI:AM | Roki Sasaki’s Up-and-Down First MLB Start

It was an up-and-down MLB debut for the Japanese phenom.

Sports Illustrated

Back to the feudal: Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the most beautiful game I’ve ever seen

This thrilling trip through Japan is the best the series has given us in years

The Guardian - UK

Assassin’s Creed Shadows introduces a black samurai – that’s not as unprecedented as critics claim

Fans of the video game franchise Assasin’s Creed have been pining for a game set in feudal Japan for decades. In theory, it looked like a match made in heaven.

The Conversation

Former NFL, USC Quarterback Casually Robbed Fly Ball From Max Muncy in Japan

The former Eagles and Panthers quarterback—and diehard Dodgers fan—flashed the leather in Tokyo.

Sports Illustrated

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The Independent UK

A 10-year-old boy in Tokyo ended up with Shohei Ohtani's first home run of the season

Sota Fujimori is the luckiest 10-year-old in Japan

RideApart

Fellow Shorties, The Yamaha Ténéré 700 of Your Dreams Isn't Out of Reach

Yamaha Motors Japan recently announced plans to offer a new Ténéré 700 Low option at the end of March 2025. That's great news for customers in Japan, because it's generally good news when more Low and Tall seat options are available. I'm not a marketing wonk, but to my mind, the…

Total Film

A new anime movie is "the world’s first fully interactive theatrical film" with 48 different versions – and requires you to use your phone to choose its ending

Many viewers are returning to watch Hypnosis Mic multiple times

Autosport

China in their hands – why aren't F1 teams brimming with Chinese partners?

After a memorable start to the season in Melbourne, Formula 1 rolls onto Shanghai for the second round of 2025 – a perfect chance for all of the Chinese partners and sponsors to roll out the red carpet and showcase their respective businesses to the ever-increasing global audience.

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The Guardian - UK

Road to the 2026 World Cup: how is it shaping up with 48 places at stake?

With more teams to qualify than ever we take a look at the situation in the six confederations, from Japan being close to securing their place to Brazil’s struggles

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Gain With All Eyes on Fed Rate Decision

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.21%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.22% this morning, pointing to a slightly higher open on Wall Street as investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and Chair Jerome Powell’s comments.

Evening Standard

British Library's huge £1.1 billion extension goes ahead after securing Japanese backing

The scheme will create new facilities for the library and provide 600,000 sq ft of new commercial space for life sciences occupiers

The Guardian - UK

Brussels takes action against Google and Apple under Digital Markets Act – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Independent UK

Japan's exports surge in February, leaving a trade surplus as worries persist over Trump's tariffs

Japan has reported its exports grew at an 11% annual pace in February while imports declined slightly, leaving a surplus after two straight months of deficits as worries grow about President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes

International Business Times

Bank Of Japan Holds Rates, Warning Of Trade Uncertainty

The Bank of Japan left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday in a widely expected move given the global economic uncertainty fuelled by US trade tariffs.

The Independent UK

Mental health disparity between teenage boys and girls ‘not inevitable’ – study

Researchers compared studies tracking the health of teenagers in England and Japan.

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