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I played Shadow of the Road — This crazy turn-based CRPG mixes Onimusha and Baldur’s Gate 3, and I'm all for it

I got a sneak peek at an Alpha build of Shadow of the Road and have to say, it's looking very promising.

Windows Central

Post-Brexit rules makes buying plants ‘impossible’ in Northern Ireland, MPs say

Debate hears one garden centre finds it easier to import plants from Japan than Scotland due to Windsor Framework protocol.

Evening Standard

The best Japanese restaurants in London, from Koya to Roka

From sushi and sashimi to teriyaki and tempura, Ben McCormack selects his 16 favourites in the capital for Japanese

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Hundreds evacuate in Japan after new wildfires break out

New wildfires erupt days after blazes in northern Japan burn almost 3,000 hectares

The Independent UK

Japan disbands controversial Unification Church after investigation into Shinzo Abe’s killing

Tokyo courts says church caused ‘damages on an unprecedentedly large scale’

The Independent UK

Court in Japan revokes legal status of controversial ‘Moonies’ church

The country's education ministry requested the dissolution of the religious group for the harm it is alleged to have caused to its followers and their families.

Euronews

China accused of ‘two-faced diplomacy’ after entering Japanese waters following high-level talks

Chinese vessels make record-long intrusion near Senkaku Islands

The Independent UK

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What is the Unification Church and why did a Japanese court order it dissolved?

A controversial South Korean church with powerful political connections faces dissolution in Japan after a Tokyo court issued an order to revoke its legal status

The Independent UK

Japan Court Orders 'Moonies' Church Be Stripped Of Legal Recognition

A Japanese court ordered on Tuesday that a religious sect be stripped of official recognition, the government said, in the wake of the assassination of ex-premier Shinzo Abe.

International Business Times

‘Stock up, stay indoors’: Japan unveils contingency planning for what happens if Mount Fuji erupts

First detailed guidelines for residents will be shared with ministries and prefectures for disaster relief

The Independent UK

“If fashion brands and computer brands can do it, why can’t we?” I journeyed to the only dedicated Fender store in the world – and found out how it could change the future of guitar retail as we know it

From all-star guest appearances to the world’s biggest collection of Custom Shop and made-in-Japan guitars, Fender Flagship Tokyo is the guitar store I’d always dreamed of

Guitar World

Celtic’s Daizen Maeda brushes off transfer speculation, aims to shine for Japan

Celtic star Daizen Maeda dismisses transfer exit rumours and hopes to showcase his qualities for Japan.

The National (Scotland)

Japanese restaurant chain apologises after rat found floating in miso soup

Sukiya, a beef bowl chain, said it had taken measures to prevent further incidents

The Independent UK

The best-selling compact camera brand in Japan right now isn’t Fujifilm or Canon, but this inexplicably popular budget option

The best-selling camera brand in Japan according to BCN+R is actually...Kodak?

Digital Camera World

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Shoei Could Totally Own Social Media With Its New Anime Helmet Graphics

If you're the kind of person who pays a lot of attention to new helmet graphics, then you're probably already aware that Shoei loves releasing limited edition graphics on its helmets, particularly in Japan. It's March 2025 as I write this, and the high-end helmet maker has almost as many…

GamesRadar

Amid Assassin's Creed Shadows' controversies, shrine popularized by Ghost of Tsushima bans all tourists after "unforgivable act of disrespect"

"Tourists are destroying places, things, and people cherished by the Japanese people"

The Independent UK

A vehicle barrels into pedestrian space in central Japan, killing a schoolgirl

Officials say a vehicle struck four children riding bicycles on a street in central Japan, killing one and injuring the others, one seriously

The Conversation

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.

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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…

Euronews

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.

RideApart

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.

The Independent UK

Tokyo cherry blossoms bloom earlier than other Japan regions

Spring has officially arrived in Japan draped in hues of pink

FourFourTwo

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

Motor1

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…

The Independent UK

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

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