You Only Live Twice

What is the theme in You Only Live Twice by Ian Fleming?

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A strong theme in the book is death, which is common in many literary novels. In this work, it talks about suicide as a way to atone for one's sins and reestablish honor on the family and one's ancestors. When Bond comes into the mission, he knows nothing of this and is told by Tiger of the tradition of suicide in Japan.