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How Japanese anime draws on religious traditions to explore themes of destiny, sacrifice and the struggle between desire and duty

I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions. One of the most compelling aspects of Japanese anime is its ability to merge thrilling action with deep spiritual and ethical questions.

The Conversation

Aprilia’s Hooligan RX125 and SX125 Motorcycles Venture Into Japan

Beginner bikes often get a bad rap. They’re seen as stepping stones, placeholders, or machines you outgrow the moment you figure out how to work a clutch. But the reality is, some beginner bikes are an absolute blast, and Aprilia’s newly launched RX 125 and SX 125 are prime examples…

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Fires in western Japan cause damage and evacuations as battle rages on

Wildfires in Japan's Okayama and Ehime prefectures have damaged homes and forced evacuations, with firefighters still battling the blazes that began over the weekend.

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Yamaha Finally Returns to the Suzuka 8 Hours Race With a Bike Steeped in History

The last time we saw Yamaha compete in the iconic Suzuka 8 Hours race, Japan's round of the FIM Endurance World Championship, was in 2019. And if you bleed blue, that should make you sad.

RideApart

Tokyo cherry blossoms bloom earlier than other Japan regions

Spring has officially arrived in Japan draped in hues of pink

The Independent UK

Every nation to have qualified for the 2026 World Cup

A whopping 48 teams will take part in the expanded World Cup next summer and sides are beginning to seal their spots

FourFourTwo

Japan's 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Has Huge Screen Bezels

Toyota sells the big-boy Land Cruiser 300 only in certain markets, including at home in Japan. The go-anywhere SUV has been on sale for nearly four years, so an update was in order. Changes have occurred inside the cabin, where the digital instrument cluster has been bumped from 4.2 to…

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Japan's weather agency declares flowering of Tokyo's cherry blossoms as the festive season begins

Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capital

The Independent UK

3 Trending Luxury Travel Destinations for 2025

Explore the top luxury travel destinations for 2025. Including Antarctica cruises, private yacht charters in the Seychelles and five-star wellness retreats in Kyoto, Japan.

Kiplinger

Wildfires in western Japan damage homes, force residents to evacuate in at least 2 areas

Wildfires have hit several regions in western Japan, injuring at least two people, forcing dozens of residents to evacuate and damaging homes as hundreds of firefighters battled the widening blaze in the mountains

The Independent UK

'Japan Is Ready For Bitcoin': Metaplanet Leads The Way, Now Holds 3,350 $BTC

Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey believes Japan is now ready for Bitcoin, over a decade since the shocking collapse of MtGox and over 10 years since $BTC was a widely-doubted novel asset.

International Business Times

Brazil's Lula To Build Trade Ties On Japan State Visit

Brazil's president starts a four-day state visit to Japan on Monday, accompanied by a 100-strong business delegation as US tariffs push the countries to nurture trade ties elsewhere.

International Business Times

Vancouver, Grenoble and Thailand Top TimeOut's Best Places To Visit In April 2025: Book A Flight Now

Discover Time Out's top 14 travel destinations for April 2025, from cherry blossoms in Japan to sun-drenched beaches in Thailand and cultural festivals across Europe.

International Business Times UK

Assassin's Creed Shadows has an entire island stuffed with adorable kittens you need to check out, and it's based on an actual Japanese cat paradise

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No more wonky sourdough: in search of the perfect kitchen knife

When your old knives no longer make the grade, should you buy British or Japanese, stainless steel or carbon steel, factory-made or handmade?

The National (Scotland)

Celtic's Reo Hatate using Champions League experience to propel Japan hopes

Reo Hatate reckons his Champions League experience with Celtic can help him be a star at next year's World Cup with Japan.

Motorsport

Red Bull may swap Lawson and Tsunoda for next F1 race

Liam Lawson could be replaced at Red Bull by Yuki Tsunoda as early as the Japanese Grand Prix, Motorsport.com understands.

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Red Bull considers immediate swap of Lawson and Tsunoda for Japanese GP

Liam Lawson could be replaced at Red Bull by Yuki Tsunoda as early as the Japanese Grand Prix, Autosport understands.

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Proposed nuclear power plants in Queensland could not access enough water to prevent a meltdown, research finds

About 1,000 times the combined capacity of Wivenhoe and Boondooma dams was required to cool Japan’s Fukushima nuclear reactors in 2011

GamesRadar

Assassin' Creed Shadows' open-world Japan is beautiful, but Ubisoft really makes you work before you can enjoy it

This is the only Japan trip I can afford this year, so let me enjoy it

GamesRadar

Assassin's Creed Shadows dev says "it's not a documentary," and Ubisoft is "not trying to show Japan from a very clinical or an overriding stereotypical view"

Ubisoft "gets to play with the formula"

AAP

Socceroos striker axed, recalled in eight-day stretch

Japan-based veteran Mitchell Duke will make the dash to China for the injury-hit Socceroos' next World Cup qualifier.

Al Jazeera

Japan, S Korea, China meet to strengthen ties at ‘turning point in history’

The meeting is an accomplishment for Japan, which has historical and territorial disputes with China and South Korea.

The Independent UK

Japan host talks with China and South Korea

Foreign ministers from Japan and its two neighboring Asian powers China and South Korea held a meeting Saturday to seek common ground on areas like low birth rates, natural disasters and cultural exchanges at a time of growing tensions

The Independent UK

Dodgers-Cubs opener in Tokyo averages more than 25 million viewers in Japan, a record audience

Tuesday’s first game of the Tokyo Series averaged more than 25 million viewers in Japan according to Major League Baseball, making it the most-watched MLB game in the country’s history

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