Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information Set aside those chopsticks and pick up a fork the diabolically creative minds at Okashi no Buttiku Mon Pactole (Sweets Boutique My Jackpot) in Mie Prefecture added a limited “kaisen-don” cake to its menu This eight-part seafood bowl of betrayal includes strawberry jelly masquerading as top-tier cuts of “otoro” (fatty Pacific bluefin tuna) and mandarin oranges posing as sea urchin “It will definitely confuse you,” said patissier Masahiro Sugimoto of the Higashitawara district shop in Nabari Sugimoto and the rest of the team behind the cake are confident that it will give customers a delicious sense of whiplash Bite into the squid sashimi and it will reveal itself as milk jelly while the fatty salmon and roe are both orange jelly The final surprise under everything is the rice slices of coffee flavored sponge cake with whipped cream in between who has worked as a pastry chef for the last seven years “We were quite particular about the presentation and added the white streaks on the fatty tuna and salmon using milk jelly,” said Sugimoto The group even went as far as adding mundane details—the green “wasabi” paste is made of fresh cream and the cake comes with a little fish-shaped bottle of soy sauce that sometimes accompanies seafood bowls It’s filled with “kuromitsu” (brown sugar syrup) instead of soy sauce the shop has experimented with making rice bowl cakes Past hits include “katsu” (deep-fried pork cutlet) and “unagi” eel bowls The less structured mapo tofu with cubed tofu and minced meat was another undertaking the confectionery shop somehow pulled off re-creating a bowl of “toshikoshi soba” (traditional New Year’s Eve buckwheat noodles) The idea was to make cakes for customers to enjoy at home shop owner Shigeko Oishi was among those to suggest creating the colorful seafood bowl The kaisen-don cake is available until Aug Please note that the shop is closed on Mondays. Its website can be reached at https://monpactole.com/  Foreigners take advantage of weak yen to feast on pricey dishes Eateries keep 'Noto-don' on the menu in Fukui despite quake Cakes designed to look like grilled eel go on limited sale Students feast on Kobe beef school lunches to help meat industry GOHAN LAB/ Chinese-style cooked rice: Tricks for using a rice cooker for fuss-free rice and rice cake dish Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission Mayor Muhammad al-Nabari grew up in the predominantly Bedouin town of Hura  but in his teens came to the conclusion that there was no future for him in the Negev and then — to his family’s immense pride — went on to attend Hebrew University and later Ben-Gurion University of the Negev where he earned a PhD in organic chemistry he took a job at a prominent pharmaceutical company “I never cut myself off from my identity as a Bedouin.” and running an advocacy group for higher education among the Bedouins In 2005 he ran for mayor of Hura but didn’t take the idea seriously; in fact he didn’t even bother leaving his job when he began his campaign “I never believed I would get elected!” he admits After more than a decade under al-Nabari’s leadership Hura — though still one of Israel’s poorest communities — has become a model of how local government can be run With financial assistance from sources including the Jewish National Fund and other Jewish organizations in the United States and United Kingdom and the highly successful Ahad High School for Science which accepts gifted Bedouin students from all over the Negev Education is central to progress and hope for Hura — as for the entire nation — as al-Nabari well knows “I have told my principals to be responsible for students even after they graduate,” he says “We check to see how many go on to college and careers.” Hura has a way to go: There is still poverty and much unemployment to contend with here and the Bedouins’ relations with the Israeli government are uneasy at best But al-Nabari believes that it is a waste of time and energy to dwell on who’s to blame or what is not working “If you focus on the discourse [of] ‘They screwed me over; they discriminated against me’ — then you’ll stay with the problems and have no solutions… It’s very easy to put the blame on others but if we do our jobs and then fight for what we need from the government Lin Arison & Diana C. Stoll are the creators of The Desert and the Cities Sing: Discovering Today’s Israel a treasure box that highlights Israel’s creative achievement and innovation In the previous edition of The Japan Agenda: The Premium Travel Blueprint we explored Fukuoka and other exciting Kyushu prefectures the itinerary showcased Kyushu’s culinary kingdoms and their unique rather than laying out day-to-day activities for you and your family we’re introducing two lesser-known areas of Japan Japan’s beauty stretches far beyond the lively streets of Osaka with hidden gems for those willing to go beyond the borders For travelers attending the World Expo Osaka 2025 and extend your travels to Wakayama and East Nara Nabari these nearby regions provide a refreshing escape unlocking new dimensions as you experience Japan’s diversity.  Wakayama’s beauty stretches corner to corner through their peaceful coastlines and towering mountains The region serves as a gateway to the world of age-old traditions and sacred sites illustrate the ideology of Buddhism and Shintoism You can get to Wakayama through the JR Kuroshio Limited Express from Shin-Osaka Station Explore the spiritual heart of Wakayama and take a trip to the towering Mount Koya With over 100 temples across the sacred grounds fans of history will be treated to 1,200 years of Buddhism in Japan where you can enjoy Monk-style bed and breakfast in their traditional shukubo temple lodging is the head temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect known for its stunning architecture and serene rock gardens visitors can partake in a traditional tea ceremony in the beautiful tea room Guided tours provide deeper insights into the temple’s spiritual significance and the rich traditions of Koyasan offering a peaceful setting for reflection on centuries of Buddhist heritage.For a tinge of mysticism in your travels with over 200,000 tombstones set among towering cedar trees you’ll encounter iconic torii gates and lanterns–an unforgettable A guided night tour unveils the legends surrounding Okuno-in offering a deeper connection to Japan’s Buddhist legacy Tama was officially appointed executive officer of Wakayama Electric Station in 2009 Visitors may pay respects to the original Tama with the station’s shrine where she continues to watch over the passengers and trains indulge in their staple fruit parfait at the Kannonyama Fruit Parlor take this opportunity to enjoy local tastes with orange parfait and plum wine being served in the winter to compliment the cold with mouth-watering Gaze at Japan’s true majesty at Nachi Waterfall the tallest single-drop waterfall in the country The brilliant falls release one ton of water per second forming a harsh yet elegantly diffused mist ascend the steps and torii gates to visit the Hiro Jinja Shrine Getting both the falls and the shrine in one long-exposure shot is worth the entire trip Unwind at the intersection between Japan’s natural beauty and some relaxing hot spring downtime at the Katsuura Onsen the open-air Katsuura Onsen offers an incomparable experience especially unforgettable should you time your visit with the sunset Get drawn into the allure of East Nara Nabari where nature and tradition blend harmoniously features lush landscapes and serene valleys inviting you to experience Japan’s rich cultural heritage With traditional wooden architecture and peaceful gardens East Nara  Nabari provides a perfect escape for those seeking adventure and tranquility in a historically rich setting You can get to East Nara Nabari via private car or Kintetsu Limited Express from Osaka if you have a Limited Express ticket As a historical former training ground for ninjas the Akame 48 Waterfalls are equal parts mysterious and fascinating Hike through the lush green trails to see the falls or take the trip in the autumn to add more golds and reds to the palette take the time to not only snap some photos but to appreciate the natural wonder with your own eyes and internalize nature’s superior craftsmanship put yourself in the shoes of the ninjas of old and sign-up for Ninja Training The different courses and activities for all ages makes for a fun afternoon for the whole family creating memories to take home long after leaving.  Known as the “Matterhorn of Kansai,” Mount Takami stands at the edge of East Nara Nabari at a height of 1,249 meters Its strikingly sharp pyramid shape makes it a coveted camping and hiking spot year-round paints a powdered portrait that perfectly captures Japan’s one-of-a-kind mystique Forest Park Konoyama offers a delightful outdoor experience throughout the year Visitors can enjoy activities like hiking and exploring natural landscapes including unique rock formations at Nabekura Valley The park harbors the charming Mee-Mee Farm where friendly sheep greet passersby with their warmth The summit of Mount Kono reveals the area’s vibrant views especially beautiful with azaleas in bloom during spring Guests can delight in the local cuisine with a view at the Eizanko café Maruyama Park in Mitsue Village is famous for its wild mountain cherry trees while the rainy season reveals the mesmerizing sight of enchanting fireflies dedicated to blessings of childbirth and marriage adds to the magical aura of the park With its tranquil atmosphere Maruyama Park is an ideal spot to marvel at the beauty of the changing seasons there is wonder all around for those willing to seek it out Each region offers a unique tapestry of history From the ancient temples to the stunning landscapes every sight inspires and creates a personal connection to nature that lasts a lifetime For those willing to take the roads less traveled and venture outside Osaka Wakayama and East Nara Nabari are treasure troves of unforgettable moments waiting to be uncovered Input your search keywords and press Enter The Supreme Court has rejected a 10th and likely final retrial request to review the 1961 murders of five women with poisoned wine in the central Japan city of Nabari the top court rejected a special appeal for reopening the case involving Masaru Okunishi who died at age 89 of pneumonia while on death row in 2015 some 43 years after his death sentence for killing the women The latest petition was filed by Okunishi's sister Miyoko Oka with the defense team saying it would be her last due to her advancing years Oka took up the case after her brother died midway through his ninth retrial request The defense submitted the special appeal to the Supreme Court after the Nagoya High Court rejected it in March 2022 Four of the five deliberating justices said they were against holding a retrial becoming the first Supreme Court justice to express his opposition died and 12 others were hospitalized after drinking poisoned wine at a community meeting on March 28 While Okunishi initially told investigators he had laced the wine with a pesticide he retracted his confession before his indictment The Tsu District Court acquitted Okunishi in 1964 But the Nagoya High Court overturned the lower court ruling and sentenced him to death in 1969 a decision the Supreme Court upheld in 1972 defense lawyers submitted as new evidence an expert report stating a fragment of the paper seal on the wine bottle's stopper showed traces of commercially available glue that differed from that used at the wine's manufacturing stage They argued it showed the true culprit could have opened the wine at a location other than the crime scene administered the poison and subsequently resealed the bottle But the top court backed the Nagoya High Court's decision not to authorize a new trial on the basis the written expert opinion did not constitute new evidence the Nagoya High Court decided to reopen the case after finding there was a high possibility the pesticide Okunishi named was not used the decision was nullified after prosecutors filed an objection 1970s bombing fugitive may have worked in Kanagawa Pref.: sources Man sentenced to death over 2019 Kyoto 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[contact-form-7 id=”508379″ html_id=”isrh_form_Newsletter_en” title=”newsletter_subscribe”] Are you looking for Assassin Outposts in Assassin's Creed Shadows These used to be the hideouts of the Kakushiba Ikki now fallen into disrepair after being abandoned by the faction It's up to Naoe to find out if there are any secrets that have been left behind Our guide has all the details to help you discover these locations but please take note that there will be spoilers ahead The Kakushiba Ikki is a splinter faction of the Assassin Brotherhood comprised of formidable warriors such as Nagato (Naoe's father) the greater conflict that tore apart Japan and the incessant ambition of warlords caused the group's numbers to dwindle Here are the requirements to unlock this mini-quest chain: Last but not least, it's worth noting that the Assassin's Creed Shadows Assassin Outposts are fairly close to Hidden Paths. These are optional activities that yield Knowledge Points, as well as high-rarity gear. It's worth grabbing the loot from the nearby chests while you're investigating the documents in each area. The map above shows the Assassin Outposts in the regions of Kii and Yamato We've also marked down the location of the Meaning of the Blade quest The Assassin's Creed Shadows Meaning of the Blade quest also follows the same theme where Naoe tries to look for clues about the Kakushiba Ikki That does it for our guide on where to find all Assassin Outposts in Assassin's Creed Shadows. If you're planning to tackle the Meaning of the Blade quest, then you might be wondering if you should kill or forgive a certain character Do you need more help as you continue your adventure throughout Sengoku Jidai era Japan? We've got you covered, so just take a look at our Assassin's Creed Shadows guides hub "data-img-src" : imgSrc } = buylink %> />><%= itemTitle %> With nearly every ninja clan roaring after our protagonist's blood you'd think that the plot would have accelerated from its lazy norm to explosive new heights The funny thing is that Miharu has started to care Their relationship has evolved from one of obligation and dependency to a kindred bond where they each value the other's life over their own The series worked surprisingly well when Miharu was an emotionless stone in the face of peril Even if the “humor” of the predicament missed the mark sometimes the balance gave the show novelty and breathed life and direction into its slower pacing making emotional and irrational new choices in hopes of saving Yoite rather than erasing him all it means is that a new problem has arisen Miharu's apathy has now bled over into the series on the whole turning it into an emotionally overwrought bog of narrative chaos with twenty different characters whose subplots don't matter one iota running from one episode to the next with no clear destination in sight that's the funny thing: it is horribly sluggish This is a shame because the series' high points have more than proven that there is a great story hiding here what plays out is far less than what Nabari had started with while still characterized well in scenes like Yoite's escape from the hospital during a Christmas blizzard becomes so overwhelmingly the focus of the series that every other plot thread gets dropped on its backside The side characters still have screen time to fill The number of fights in this volume is painfully lacking even by the standards set by the first half it comes at the cost of so many stern conversations from an inactive supporting cast that the end result comes off as being bored with this ninja apocalypse that it will get around to showing later Nabari's greatest problem lies in its finale Thanks to its rich characterizations and enticing visuals the slow climb to the series climax will hold the interest of some audiences just fine but it's hard to imagine anyone being pleased with its ending All of the side characters' dark ambitions or soaring dreams for using the Shinrabansho seem to have been forgotten Characters from every arc of the series converge on one battlefield but all anticipations for what might occur are left in the dust as they spend most of the climax (The abandonment of Aizawa and Kotaro's arcs is particularly maddening.) It's not an ending where nothing happens and the inability of any character to change this kills the momentum of what might have been and it just isn't fulfilling on any level save for Miharu and Yoite's relationship This was once the series' greatest point of intrigue but at the cost of every other plot development it's hard to make us care about it anymore the standouts of the series are still the distinctive backgrounds and appealing character designs to say nothing of the juicy fight animation they deliver well.) A few cheats pop up here and there like blurring between extremes rather than drawing in-betweens and full of rich details like the style differences between Raikou and Raimei's swordfighting The further emergence of the Shinrabansho produces a blend of CG and texture mapping that is nothing special on a technical level and sometimes appears disjointed when the 2D and 3D elements blend but is certainly entertaining to watch as kanji crawl melt and dribble all over and around Miharu and bright green auras lash out violently in all directions particularly in the quiet denouement of the final episode with its tender melodies and resounding chords It is an excellent-looking series beginning to end and sweet on the ears to boot Funimation's exceedingly liberal reversion helped rather than hindered the series in its first half the writing tweaks downright rescue the series from a pit of writing cliches Where the original script again wallows in repetitious expositonal dialogue the English script smooths over every exchange with natural dialogue rich in character voice and adds insight to the long conversations rather than distorting them Several embarrassingly cheesy one-liners and spiels on the part of baddies and companions alike are also taken out in favor of more genuine-sounding speeches and the integrity of the characters' motivations is preserved if not enhanced This is the saving grace for part two of Nabari which is composed almost entirely of dialogue The big exception to this is a key scene in which a samurai makes it clear that he wishes to commit seppuku but changes his mind after losing respect for his master…at which point his second violently tries to enforce the ritual. The dub oversimplifies this cultural element by implying that the second is more of an assassin and severely downplaying the allusion to ritual suicide This may have been too substantial a change but in light of many other drastic improvements Acting performances remain strong in both languages with no singular standouts apart from perhaps Joel MacDonald's subdued but intense Yoite DVD extras include the standard load of trailers and clean themes, along with a very entertaining English voice actor commentary They discuss several series along with Nabari and settle all those rumors about the “special” relationship between Miharu and Yoite by confirming each and every one newbie VA Joel MacDonald shares an anecdote that implies he'll be at many conventions in the future Nabari no Ou has had trouble finding its audience since the beginning but the novelty of its softer approach to ninja warfare was well-executed and made it stand out from the crowd It's too bad that “different” doesn't always mean “better,” at least not here and the further the series has slipped into emotional turmoil at the cost of good storytelling the more the protagonist's token apathy relocates to the viewer Full encyclopedia details aboutNabari no Ou (TV) Release information aboutNabari - The Complete Series Part 2 (DVD) tightly packed rows of dishevelled wooden benches give a sense of the number of primary school children crammed into this room They are surrounded by filthy walls and a weather-beaten corrugated ceiling "There are many pupils but only three classrooms so they have to pair classes," says Memuna Sandow district assembly woman for the towns of Wulugu Silinga and Nabari in the West Mamprusi region of northern Ghana "The quality of teaching is very poor – teachers who are sent here from other places do not want to stay." "There is very low school enrollment," Sandow adds The children have to walk 6km to fetch water in the evenings; sometimes they are so tired they don't go to school the next day." The barriers to education highlight the complex development challenges in this rural part of Ghana's northern savannah The area's extreme poverty led to it being handpicked as the site of the new Millennium Village Project (MVP) the integrated approach to rural development spearheaded by Jeffrey Sachs of Columbia University's Earth Institute The production of oil in southern Ghana has helped make its economy one of the fastest growing in the world But the number of people living in poverty in the north has increased – by an estimated 1 million over the past 20 years The majority of Ghana's 6 million people living below the poverty line are now in the north launched this week by Ghana's new president John Dramani Mahama and UK international development secretary Andrew Mitchell aims to address this gap by creating a millennium villages "cluster" in an area that cuts across two of the north's poorest regions The scheme will target 34 communities with a total population of approximately 27,000 people Maize farmers in Nabari. Photograph: Afua HirschLike the 13 other MVP sites – including one in southern Ghana – the project will attempt to provide a package of proven science-based interventions for agriculture Away from the pomp and ceremony of the launch – which attracted thousands of local residents and supporters of the ruling party – those involved in the project admit the scale of the challenge "My visits to this region have been sobering," said Sachs the furthest away from the growth areas of the economy." "This region has a number of issues," said David Sunbo "There is a more than 30km journey to access healthcare and people run out of food for almost half of the year You can drive 60km through the whole cluster without seeing any vehicles because the state of the roads is so bad." The new MVP has $18.1m (£11.5m) funding from the UK's Department for International Development (DfID) The money will be provided over five years the first time the department has offered financial support for the project and equates to roughly $90 a person being spent annually on the ground The remaining spending – an estimated $60 a person annually – is from other sources more than anyone has tried to be in the past what the cost of providing primary services to lift people out of poverty really is," said Sachs "At the moment we think it is $150 per person per year which is really a very small amount." director of monitoring and evaluation at Columbia University's Centre for Global Health and Economic Development The new MVP will, for the first time, be independently evaluated. "We are proceeding cautiously – the proof is in the pudding," says Mitchell. Evaluation of the project, which has conducted baseline surveys of the 34 communities within the site, and 68 control communities selected for their similarity to the project sites, has been commissioned from Itad Part of the emphasis on evaluation is to help project organisers achieve a proven model for development that can be scaled up to encompass whole regions and even countries Photograph: Afua Hirsch"I don't believe this will work," says Jeremiah Imoro a subsistence farmer who harvests four acres of maize every year The food I grow is not enough and there is none left to sell for cash that we need to buy things We have to go to the forest to chop wood and sell charcoal instead then things would be better for me and my family." But organisers say Imoro is exactly the kind of farmer who will benefit from the project "We are taking a business approach to agriculture so that we are not continuously dependent on external support," said Sunbo "We are giving farmers loans to pay for ploughing fertiliser and seeds – they will pay it back and then the amount can be given back to them the next year We also have in place a plan to expand the facilities for irrigation." Mastering the business development needs of farmers is something Sachs admits the MVPs have struggled with and although other projects will last 10 years "We have to speed up our work on business development," says Sachs it took three years to work on food production and agriculture bringing in important help to agriculture sooner." Many of the challenges in West Mamprusi relate to infrastructure things the organisers say they must rely on the government to provide The project site is not connected to the national grid and except for a tiny scattering of solar panels Population growth and a lack of family planning are major issues in West Mamprusi straining already limited food supplies and making education unaffordable The MVP has modest aims to increase contraception use among married women Other targets are to increase the number of children sleeping under insecticide-treated bednets to 80% and ensure 90% of children finish primary school in line with the millennium development goals Sachs is hopeful the project will show these goals can be accomplished through relatively small per capita spending and we are trying to make a small amount of money go a long way." This article was corrected on 31 August 2012 Mie Prefecture--A promotional video aimed at foreign nationals keen to learn ninja skills at the famed Akame 48 Waterfalls here is creating quite a buzz overseas The YouTube clip ratcheted up more than 300,000 hits in one month after it was released in February City officials and other project members are continuing their promotional efforts on social media in the hope of attracting inbound tourists following the easing of COVID-19 entry restrictions into Japan The clip was jointly produced by the Nabari city government along with the nonprofit Akame 48 Waterfalls Association and East Nara Nabari Tourism Marketing (ENN) which comprises the city government and five other municipalities in the eastern part of Nara Prefecture The video shows Japanese and non-Japanese teams competing to hurl “shuriken” stars crawl across a rope and perform other tasks as part of their ninja training the surrounding natural environment and historical background of the area are also introduced A popular foreign YouTuber provides narration in English The clip has attracted comments from viewers outside Japan with one interested in visiting once the pandemic is officially declared over Seven TikTok videos were also released in March they feature two popular Japanese TikTokers joining local people to try their hands at specialty events held in six member municipalities of ENN including harvesting lotus plants in Yamazoe and taking part in “zazen” meditation at Murouji temple in Uda One of the videos has been viewed more than 200,000 times “It was our first attempt to spread information to people outside Japan and we have already felt the effects of social media after gaining more views than we expected,” said an official working for the tourism and exchange section at the Nabari city government “We plan to continue our promotion efforts ahead of the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo.” Osaka man enters graduate school at 60 to study ninja Lost paperback by Edogawa Rampo found in Kyoto warehouse Manga creator Yuhki Kamatani published a new chapter of the Busshi no Busshin: Kamakura Hanbun Busshiroku- manga on Square Enix's Gangan Online website on Monday The chapter also announced that the manga has entered its final arc The chapter is the first new chapter for the manga since October 20 The next chapter is planned for February 25 Kamatani launched the manga in the digital magazine in November 2013 Square Enix published the manga's fifth compiled volume in December 2016 The manga centers on a sculptor of Buddhist images Kamatani published the 14-volume Nabari No Ou manga in Square Enix's Monthly G Fantasy magazine from 2004 to 2010. Yen Press released the manga in English The manga inspired a television anime series in 2008, and Funimation released the anime in North America in 2009 Seven Seas will release Kamatani's Shimanami Tasogare manga in English starting in May 2019 Source: Gangan Online     Back to the top page In the last few years, anime has become mainstream thanks to live-action adaptations, celebrities sharing their fondness for the medium, and the positive critical reception of recent anime movies With the help of streaming services like Hulu fans can consume shows much easier than before The downside to this newfound accessibility is the sheer quantity of anime now available to consumers It makes it easy for great anime series to slip through the cracks we’ve scoured Hulu’s anime content and found several hidden gems Here are six underrated anime on Hulu that you should watch strive to protect Miharu from the vicious Kairoshu —  who threatens to rip the power of Shinrabansho out of him by any means necessary From ninja warfare to heartbreak to dealing with depression, Nabari no Ou is a hidden gem that unfortunately often gets overlooked. Categorized as a ninja shounen series, Nabari no Ou exists in a genre that’s dominated by Naruto Whenever the terms “ninja” and “anime” get tossed around fans automatically think of Naruto Uzumaki and friends This makes it difficult for any other ninja anime to leave a lasting impression on viewers But Nabari no Ou is an exciting show that deserves a fair shot It deals with many real-life themes like mortality and friendship in ways that Naruto doesn’t On November 22, 2010, several missiles hit Japan. Fortunately, there were no casualties, which led people to dub the attack “Careless Monday.” Three months later, college student Saki Morimi is on a graduation trip to America she decides to visit the White House to throw a coin onto the grounds Unfortunately, this innocent act lands her in trouble with the police. Luckily, she’s saved by the cheerful, odd Akira Takizawa a stark-naked young man suffering from amnesia He believes that he’s a terrorist and has a strange cell phone loaded with almost 10 billion yen in digital money Despite all this, Saki befriends the mysterious young man. But, unbeknownst to her, this would be the beginning of a thrilling survival game involving money, cell phones, and the world’s salvation. Eden of the East is the perfect combination of suspense often gets overlooked by the anime community Released in 2005, Gun x Sword follows Van, a drifter looking for his fiancée’s murderer, The Claw, and Wendy Garret, a 13-year-old girl looking for her kidnapped older brother Michael Van saves Wendy’s hometown of Evergreen from a group of bandits sporting armor (mecha) known as the Wild Bunch Van learns that the group has ties to The Claw and had a hand in kidnapping Wendy’s brother Van and Wendy (much to Van’s displeasure) go on a journey to search for The Claw Little do they know that he’s much more dangerous than they could ever imagine The more you watch Gun X Sword, the more it sucks you in. The 26-episode show is full of characters with meaningful arcs, including a strong young female lead. Also, thanks to Studio Tulip’s great animation and art direction the show’s mecha battles and its expansive world But that doesn’t stop the emperor from issuing an order that calls for his son’s death At the same time, a mysterious mercenary named Balsa Yonsa arrives in New Yogo. After saving Chagum from an assassination attempt, Chagum’s mother asks Balsa to protect him from the emperor. Bound by a sacred vow she once made, she accepts. Moribito – Guardian of the Spirit follows Balsa as she protects Chagum and explores the beauty of life The Wallflower centers on four guys, a mansion, a landlord, and one huge problem for the boys: the rent. When Sunako Nakahara’s crush calls her ugly the incident causes Sunako to avoid anything beauty-related Concerned with her niece’s sudden change in behavior the owner of a beautiful mansion where four boys live But only if they can turn Sunako into the “perfect lady.” If they fail they have the skills to turn anyone into the perfect lady they’ve never met a girl like Sunako The Wallflower is of amusingly funny moments. Its humorous take on the reverse harem genre is one of the many reasons to check out this shōjo series where the duo and their coworkers await new clients Each case they receive is somehow connected to the serial killer whom their friend Art The victims all share a common trait: they are Minimum Holders What they don’t know is that Nice appears to have a link with the murderer then Hamatora The Animation is definitely worth checking out The series will entertain you with its flashy fight sequences FANDOM is the ultimate destination for celebrating your love of anime Visit the link below for all of FANDOM's anime coverage Image ©2009 Yuhki Kamatani/Square Enix  and its 26-episode run ended just this past September Please view the main text area of the page by skipping the main menu. The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser Japanese version Mie — Twenty-eight people took part in an annual purification ritual at the Akame 48 Waterfalls in Nabari as they stood in a waterfall basin to cleanse themselves please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent The participants were invited by a local nonprofit organization The Akame 48 Waterfalls comprises numerous waterfalls in a 4-kilometer gorge upstream of the Takigawa River It is said to be where Iga ninjas trained to hone their skills After praying for everyone’s safety at a temple near the entrance of the gorge stepped into the waterfall basin following a monk blowing a conch shell They crouched down into the cold water up to their shoulders for a few minutes while clasping their hands together the participants then endured heat by walking barefoot over burning firewood The families of the participants followed suit if they wished to do so A 53-year-old man from Nagoya said he took part in the ritual with his friends to pray for his son to pass the national veterinarian exam “The water was so painfully cold,” he said “I tried to clear my mind while walking on the firewood Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting © 2025 The Japan News - by The Yomiuri Shimbun Japanese version Japanese version Bridgestone Corporation is currently restructuring its non-tyre Diversified Products business and has announced its intention to close a factory in Japan as part of consolidation efforts related to production of automotive seat pads It will close the Bridgestone Chemitech plant in Ageo Saitama Prefecture in the fourth quarter of 2023 and consolidate operations within the three remaining facilities dedicated to automotive seat pad production – Bridgestone Chemitech’s Nabari and Hofu sites as well as Bridgestone Diversified Chemical Products’ Tosu plant Bridgestone expects all of these “highly skilled” employees to continue working for Bridgestone Chemitech The company anticipates that its closure plans will only have a minor impact on its consolidated financial results for 2021 If you would like the latest news from the Chinese tyre industry in Chinese, visit our partner site TyrepressChina.com While there have been many great baseball anime in the past is the only one that focuses on the strategy of baseball it also emphasizes other elements like teamwork and friendship but it takes its suspense from the game itself Every single pitch is narrated and explained if you don't have a greater appreciation for the sport then at least you'll have a deeper understanding The constant communication between the players makes you feel like you're part of the team I have so much more respect for whiney little Mihashi that I no longer feel like punching him in the face And his irritatingly endless search for validation because no matter how annoying of a human he may be it's hard being the player that's either the hero or the villain in any given game was created by people who love and respect baseball Even the commentary from the cheering squad reflects a strong love of the sport and it makes every episode really exciting I never really thought that a show could drag out one game into multiple episodes and still be interesting One thing that really helps the pacing is that the show is never one-sided It doesn't just focus on Abe and Mihashi—it also gives you insight into the minds of the other players and all the insecurities that they have about the game and effort on making the game play look amazing that they really didn't care about anything else They re-use the same shot of the band a billion times and there couldn't have been more than two different shots of the crowd I don't need them to animate every clarinetist's finger movements from a dozen angles but I would like enough variation to not make it so blindingly obvious that they did not care The hero of the series is an aloof teenager who can't be bothered to care about anything His apathy continues even after he discovers that he has a secret ninja power within him—basically so plenty of other ninjas are now hankering for whatever secret is inside him Aided by his English teacher and a few buddies (also ninjas) he reluctantly embraces his newfound lifestyle and fights off bad guys along the way and although it never becomes exciting to the point where you're glued to the edge of your seat it's good enough to whittle a few hours off your weekend The only problem is that the series doesn't seem to have confidence in its own storytelling abilities It throws in tired jokes at crucial moments and goes for cheap gags instead of maintaining serious dialogue By the end of the first half of the first episode we can already tell the writers' favorite joke—the aloof teenager cares so little about the events around him that he constantly disappears while people are talking to him Every time someone tries to have a heartfelt conversation with him He disappears because he's aloof and he doesn't care Which begs the question—why should any of us care If there is one thing worth noting about the series the backgrounds look like they were taken from a quaint children's storybook you have generic-looking anime ninjas leaping around foggy cities the palette seems so washed out that it's distracting it's not entirely clear what they were going for The settings aren't particularly whimsical or magical so the artistic reasoning behind the choice isn't entirely obvious Although I can appreciate the muscle-headed beat-fest that is Dragon Ball Z but compared to some of the shenanigans that happen in Z because it's not so obsessed with one-upping itself with crazy powers and super dragon balls Goku is just some scrappy kid who really doesn't know much about life and ends up learning about these dragon balls for the first time and although you're not going to get the same crisp lines you'd see in a modern production My only regret is that they weren't able to do some magic with the Japanese audio It's certainly great having the original language track with subtitles even if it sounds a flat coming out of my speakers This week's shelves belong to AliA I'm hoping to eventually get a larger collection of figures and DVDs Send your jpgs to shelflife at animenewsnetwork dot com Japanese version it looks as though a bamboo shoot has sprouted a shovel midway up its trunk which had been left behind two years earlier and lifted it to a height of about 2 meters which produces bamboo lights and other bamboo products The group usually harvests bamboo from the grove with the cooperation of the landowner when a member of the group went to cut some bamboo that individual noticed a shovel about 1 meter long and weighing about 1 kilogram “floating” almost parallel to the ground The shovel turned out to be one that had been left behind after the group dug up bamboo shoots in the spring of 2020 Japanese version Japanese version Japanese version Japanese version Japanese version Japanese version Japanese version Japanese version