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Japan tests AI robot monk ‘Buddharoid’ to guide Buddhist faithful

An AI powered robot monk called Buddharoid debuts in a Kyoto temple, answering personal questions and raising new questions about faith and technology.

Euronews

Canon goes retro! Analog concept camera with optical finder and manual focus is unveiled in Japan

Canon has revealed its retro, box-style Analog Concept Camera with waist-level optical viewfinder at CP+ 2026

Digital Camera World

Qantas unveils major changes to frequent flyer program and a bumper $1.46bn profit

Airline to allow members to roll over status credits, which unlock lounge access, priority boarding and baggage allowances

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MLB The Show 26: Adam Jones Officially Confirmed as New Legend

Early access for MLB The Show 26 is quickly approaching, and the updates are coming in fast. The Baltimore Orioles veteran Adam Jones confirmed on Twitter/X that he is going be a part of the The Show 26 roster. Jones spent 11 of 14 MLB seasons wth the Orioles, playing…

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Meet Buddharoid: Japan’s AI-powered robot monk trained in centuries of Buddhist scripture

Named “Buddharoid”, the humanoid robot has been trained on vast Buddhist scriptures and can hold engaging conversations while moving and gesturing like a human priest.

Euronews

This compact camera can't shoot color photos! But that's why it's No.1 in Japan just weeks after launch

The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome launched just weeks ago, yet it's the best-selling compact camera in one of the most competitive markets in the world

Digital Camera World

Power bank fire on Alaska Airlines flight causes major delay

Flight AS2117 from Wichita to Seattle was forced to divert

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New luxury tourist train launches in Japan connecting visitors to sacred heritage site

Nankai Electric Railways will shuttle visitors to Koyasan from 24 April

The Independent UK

Punch The Monkey Is No Longer Alone! Japan Zoo Now Gets 6,000 Visitors Daily, All Wanting To See Him

Discover how Punch, the viral Japanese macaque, is transitioning from a plush toy to real social interactions at Ichikawa City Zoo.

International Business Times UK

Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan by 2031, says defence minister

Surface-to-air missiles, which are capable of shooting down aircraft and ballistic missiles, will be located on Yonaguni, Japan’s westernmost island

The Guardian - AU

Three men hospitalised after crowd crush at Japan’s 500-year-old ‘naked festival’

The 500-year-old festival has long been associated with danger

The Independent UK

Japan demands quick release of its national detained in Iran

Japan says Iran has detained a Japanese citizen in Tehran since January

The Independent UK

Why India joining the US alliance on AI tech is an opportunity for Australia

India has formally joined the United States’ flagship international alliance on artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain security: “Pax Silica”. Officials from both countries signed the Pax Silica declaration on the sidelines of a major AI summit in New Delhi last week.

The Conversation

Asian stocks gain after optimism about AI sends Wall Street higher

Asian shares are mostly higher, with Japan’s benchmark hitting a record high, as investors were cheered by an overnight Wall Street rally that seemed to reflect optimism about the artificial-intelligence boom

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Bulletin world briefing: How Mexico killed cartel leader and virus kills 72 Thailand tigers

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. How the Mexican army killed the country’s most wanted cartel leader Thailand investigating virus that killed 72 tigers at tourist parks New Zealand insurance firm sanctioned by UK over links to Russian oil IKEA selling out of orangutan…

Digital Camera World

First images of Samyang lens trio leaked ahead of CP+ show and you won't guess their focal lengths and fast apertures!

Images of 20-50mm f/2.0 zoom, a 200mm f/1.8 prime and a 300mm f/4.0 telephoto have been leaked ahead of this week’s CP+ trade show in Japan

Windows Central

Xbox partners with Tokyo Drift's Sung Kang for Forza Horizon 6 sweepstakes — want to win a Japanese car culture adventure?

Xbox partners with Sung Kang of Tokyo Drift fame to give away a supercharged trip to Japan to experience the best of the country's thriving car culture (with lots of snacks) for ten lucky winners.

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43 Gorgeous Sunset Photos From Around The World Shared By This Community

Sunsets are one of the little things everyone enjoys. A fleeting moment of beauty and calm, bathed in the prettiest colors. But capturing them is an art in and of itself.

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The Guardian - UK

‘I considered starting over as a farmer’: Masao Adachi on political cinema, revolution and Japan today

The director and ex-Japanese Red Army militant discusses his new film Escape, about the anarchist fugitive Satoshi Kirishima, the frustrations of radical film-making and progressive politics

Player One

Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebration Unveils 1,000+ Custom Logos: Here's How to Get Yours

Pokémon's 30th anniversary features custom logos for every Pokémon, Super Bowl promos, Japan events, and FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch.

RideApart

My Fellow Nerds, Shoei Is Actually Giving The US These Anime Helmets

Nearly a year after Shoei introduced bright, colorful Mobile Suit Gundam and Hatsune Miku graphics in Japan, they're available as limited editions in the US.

The Independent UK

Rare ant species discovered in Japan consisting exclusively of queens

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Stock Index Futures Mixed With Focus on Trump’s SOTU Address and U.S. Economic Data

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.04%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.21% this morning as sentiment remains cautious following yesterday’s selloff on Wall Street triggered by concerns over the disruptive impact of AI.

The Independent UK

Parasitic ant species where every individual is a queen discovered in Japan

Study confirms decades-long assumption about rare ant species

Digital Camera World

Sony A7 V wins No.1 for the third time – but this 100MP flagship is now second in Japan's best-selling charts

Sony's newest release tops Japan's charts, but the "finest stills camera ever made" is right behind– and it's the first medium format camera with true end-to-end HDR color

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