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New Netflix show Last Samurai Standing will draw comparisons to Squid Game and Shōgun, but it’s so much more than that

Opinion | Our writer argues that Netflix's new historical survival drama is more than just Squid Game meets Shōgun

Total Film

“I used to be obsessed with being super-clean… Then I realized that was really boring”: Far Caspian made one of this year's best indie records, and he did it by paring down guitar layers (from “40” to three) and embracing dirt

Joel Johnston channels R.E.M. and shoegaze on his latest indie-rock opus. He tells us why he’s a Japanese-built Fender offset loyalist through and through

Guitar World

Japan's 'Macho Caregivers' Are the Future of Elderly Care — Who Are They and How to Avail of Their Service

Japan faces a care worker shortage, and bodybuilders are stepping in as 'Macho Caregivers', combining strength and compassion for seniors.

International Business Times UK

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Elon Musk Says Optimus Will Be Great For Japan As Country Battles Labor Shortages

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has shared that the company's Optimus line of humanoid robots would benefit Japan, which is currently facing a labor shortage.

Benzinga

Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution warns legal action against those recording the anime movie at Japanese screenings: "10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to 10 million yen, or both"

If you record screenings of Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution, you could face jail time

Total Film

Louis Rees-Zammit earns first Wales start since 2023 World Cup against Japan

Rees-Zammit makes his first Wales start since returning to rugby from his ill-fated stint in the NFL

The Independent UK

Family complains of ‘persecution’ as court rejects appeal by Chinese journalist jailed for spying

The former Guangming Daily editor was arrested in Beijing in February 2022 while lunching with a Japanese diplomat

The Independent UK

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Video-centric Nikon ZR tops October camera sales list for Japanese camera store giant

The Nikon ZR topped its category according to Yodobashi Camera’s sales data for the latter half of October

Digital Camera World

Japan’s police can now shoot bears with rifles as attacks spike

At least 13 people have been killed in the highest number of bear attack fatalities in Japan

The Independent UK

Subaru Launches BRZ Special Edition With STI Upgrades

Although it’s been five years since the current-generation BRZ debuted, Subaru is still finding ways to keep its sports coupe fresh. As with most desirable special editions, the STI Sport Type RA (Record Attempt) is exclusive to Japan. It’s not a full-fledged STI, but it does benefit from a wide…

Motor1

Celebrating The Quirky And Playful Side Of Cats: 62 Of The Best Photos By Masayuki Oki

For more than ten years, Tokyo-based photographer Masayuki Oki has been documenting the everyday lives of stray cats across Japan. His photos capture them just as they are — curious, sleepy, grumpy, affectionate, and everything in between.

Bored Panda

Japanese Woman Marries Her AI Chatbot — Is This The Future Of Love?

A Japanese woman married an AI chatbot she created through ChatGPT, sparking debate about technology, loneliness, and modern relationships.

International Business Times UK

Netflix’s new action-thriller is one of the best shows of 2025 — and you can binge-watch it now

Netflix’s new show “Last Samurai Standing” is now streaming, an action-thriller that sees 292 warriors in 19th-century Japan fight to the death in a brutal, high-stakes survival game.

Tom’s Guide

Amid Japan’s surge in bear attacks, a torrent of AI-generated videos is adding to anxiety

Videos show schoolgirls fighting off animals, while others show people feeding bears, with some so realistic that users struggled to distinguish between fact and fiction

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The Conversation

The golden age of Japanese cinema: 5 Tatsuya Nakadai films you must see

The great Japanese actor Tatsuya Nakadai has died, aged 92. Alongside fellow actor Toshiro Mifune (1920–97), Nakadai was, for many, the face of Japanese cinema across the globe.

We Got This Covered

Bear charges at car and attacks with both paws in terrifying footage. Now Japan’s military has been deployed to stop

Humans are certainly not welcome!

Bored Panda

121 Amazing Pics Of Our World You Probably Haven’t Seen Before

Life moves fast, and it’s easy to miss the beauty all around us. Between the noise, routines, and endless scrolling, we rarely stop to really see it. Thankfully, many talented people do. They capture those fleeting moments in breathtaking photos and share them online. From calm landscapes and vivid city…

Barchart

Dollar Supported by Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.12%. The dollar is climbing today on weakness in the yen, which fell to a 9.25-month low against the dollar today on concerns the Japanese government will pursue a more expansionary fiscal policy. Gains in the dollar are limited, as today's...

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The Independent UK

New Netflix series pays homage to 2003 Tom Cruise film that jumpstarted other stars’ Hollywood careers

Every person in the series, even in crowded battle scenes, is human and not computer-generated

Digital Camera World

These compact cameras top the Japanese charts: Canon makes a big comeback but can't beat the Ricoh GR IV

Sony's premium 61MP full-frame compact camera is nowhere near the Ricoh GR IV or Canon's newest release. Let's discuss the numbers !

PC Gamer

InKonbini, the first-person Japanese convenience store sim, changed my perspective on customer service, and you can join me stacking shelves in the free demo

Living for the weekday.

TechRadar

Sony's State of Play Japan was filled with indies, remakes, and DLC announcements, but these are the games I'm most excited for

Sony's State of Play Japan has wrapped. In case you missed it, here are the top five announcements that stood out among a showcase primarily focused on remakes and DLC.

TechRadar

A bargain-priced PS5 Digital Edition has been revealed by Sony – but it's going to be exclusive to Japan

As the PlayStation 5 celebrates five years since launch, Sony has announced a new Japan-exclusive PS5 Digital Edition with a cheaper price tag.

International Business Times UK

PlayStation 27″ Monitor Faces Backlash — 'This Is Such a Bad Product', Reddit Says

The announcement of Sony's new 27-inch PlayStation monitor sparked intense online criticism immediately. Gamers on Reddit have labelled the QHD screen 'such a bad product', slamming its expected high price.

The Independent UK

How Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remark stirred up a diplomatic storm between Japan and China

Japan moves closer to openly linking Taiwan’s security to its own as China responds with thinly veiled threats

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