Headline news for October 31, 2023



Nissin's Donbei series will be running a campaign on November 1, 2023 where you can win an original card drawn by Naoki Saito, an illustrator who has worked on illustrations for 'Pokémon Card Game,' 'Duel Masters,' 'Uma Musume Pretty Derby,' etc. I'll start from.

There are 3 courses available, and in course A, you will be able to draw a ``don fox'' portrait based on your own face photo. The B course has an original Dongitsune card, and the C course has an original QUO card. You can apply for 1 to 2 meals per course, with 1 receipt for purchasing 3 meals being counted as 1 meal. The first deadline is December 31, 2023, and the second deadline is March 31, 2024.

“Campaign to win an original card drawn by Nissin Donbei Naoki Saito” (starts from November 1st) | Nissin Foods Group
https://www.nissin.com/jp/news/11976


By the way, the following article was published on the same day of the same month in the past.

A ``mane'' grows from a lion group with only females, confusing zoo keepers - GIGAZINE

iPhone dies if exposed to helium - GIGAZINE

Best-selling Nintendo Switch & 3DS game software revealed - GIGAZINE

Points out that scientific research is moving in the wrong direction due to a ``wrong system'' - GIGAZINE

Which has greater health benefits: walking or cycling? -GIGAZINE

What is the surprising conclusion to the question 'What is the closest planet to Earth?' -GIGAZINE

``Jet pack man sighting incident'' by aircraft occurs again, this time flying ``1800 meters above'' - GIGAZINE

Why are there so many pigeons living in cities around the world? -GIGAZINE

There is a doctor who made an incision in his own abdomen and performed appendectomy surgery - GIGAZINE

◆Network (memos, etc.)
``Anguish over complaints about bear extermination'' News headlines are unexpected topics ``Are they even hiring rappers?'' ``It's disrespectful but it makes me laugh'': Chunichi Sports, Tokyo Chunichi Sports













◆Science (science, academics, technology)
Regarding posts on some SNS regarding the new coronavirus infection based on the opinion of the Director of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases

◆Society/Politics/Economy (incidents, world news, business)
2023.10.30 Apology and notice regarding the possibility of personal information leakage due to unauthorized access | BIGMOTOR

School lunches are in crisis due to a shortage of teachers.Nutrition teacher 'Zero', no applications received even though recruitment [Kochi Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Self-Defense Forces ignore human rights due to insularity Expert: ``Accusation of sexual harassment is a natural right'': Asahi Shimbun Digital

Sexual harassment by a man of the same generation as his father... Boss forces him to meet with him even though he refuses Reality of the Self-Defense Forces: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Maritime Self-Defense Force official forces sexual harassment victim to meet with perpetrator due to depression causing resignation: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Three former Ground Self-Defense Force members sentenced to two years in prison for forced indecency against Gonoi | Mainichi Shimbun

Three defendants who continue to maintain their innocence ``just to get a laugh'' Ground Self-Defense Force sexual violence, 30-day trial and sentence | Mainichi Shimbun

Explosion at Jehovah's Witnesses rally in southern India; 1 person killed, 50 injured | NHK | India

Gaia applies for Civil Rehabilitation Act, pachinko parlor has debts of 113.3 billion yen - Teikoku Data: Jiji.com

``We will not stop business until the store is destroyed'' Opposes redevelopment, refuses to vacate Komodiiida's president Reason for anger Itabashi/Oyama: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Hamburger sales suspended due to complaints of diarrhea and vomiting - Pepper Lunch: Jiji.com

ANN public opinion poll: Kishida Cabinet approval rate 26.9%, lowest since inauguration

Prime Minister Kishida emphasizes that the income tax cut is a 'one-time measure' [Kishida administration]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Report of Deputy Minister of Justice recommending use of advertisements for ward mayor election; Minister of Justice instructed to confirm | NHK | Ministry of Justice

Vice Minister of Justice Kakizawa resigns and takes responsibility for proposing paid advertising to the Koto Ward mayor's camp | NHK | Ministry of Justice

Vice Minister of Justice Kakizawa resigns and ``deeply reflects'' on paid online advertisements for Koto Ward mayoral election: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Vice Minister of Justice Kakizawa ``I recommended online advertising'' Incident surrounding Koto Ward mayoral election: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Long-term interest rates temporarily rise to 0.955%, yen falls to 150 yen level - Nihon Keizai Shimbun

Focus: Hezbollah is reluctant to wage war, burdened by Lebanon's economic collapse | Reuters

A man who fired a handgun at a Saitama hospital barricaded himself in a post office 1.5 kilometers away... 10 people inside the post office, possibly bringing kerosene: Yomiuri Shimbun

Two plans for facility development emerge at the site of the former Tsukiji Market | NHK | Tokyo

World Bank “Oil prices could rise 75%” due to tensions in the Middle East | NHK | Crude oil prices

Financial Services Agency orders NTT Data to report due to Zengin system failure | Nikkei Crosstech (xTECH)

Deadline for candidacy in Hong Kong District Council election: Democratic party unable to submit | NHK | Hong Kong

Nuclear waste disposal site: ``There is no suitable site in Japan'' 300 geologists release statement: Asahi Shimbun Digital

23 photos of journalists struggling with the disaster in Gaza, including families of victims International News: AFPBB News

'Keihan boarding...' Unemployed man suspected of making bomb threat to Hanshin Electric Railway sent to prosecutors | Mainichi Shimbun

[Breaking news] Keisei Electric Railway to absorb Shin-Keisei Electric Railway in April 2025 Plan to maintain current routes and stations [with additional notes] | Chiba Nippo Online

◆Lifestyle (life, life, health)
Mail Order Life® To all readers of 'Mail Order Life' regarding inquiries regarding the cover of the Winter 2023 issue | [Official] Catalog House mail order site

Story of an explosion of blood vessels in the brain | Cartilage

KEISUI ART STUDIO | Gyomu Super's ``burdock tea'' is quite cheap (246 yen including tax) and delicious.

A non-fiction book that unravels the complicated history of Israel and its problems - ``Israel: The Most Troublesome Problem in Human History'' - Basic Reading

American: ``I was heartbroken because the feedback I received from the Japanese people about my work was so direct.'' ``My self-esteem was damaged because I was constantly told that A and B were bad and that I needed to improve.'' - Togetter

There was a post in a newspaper's life advice section about wanting to change the way ``my older brother earns 60,000 yen a month as a writer while helping out with the farm work at his parents' house.'' Isn't this guy pretty amazing? - Togetter

When I was 7 months pregnant, I confessed to my son (older) about the existence of a third child in my womb: ``Yay!! Huh? Who did Mommy mate with? Dad? When? When I was going to nursery school. ?? How did you do it? I wanted to see it!!” - Togetter

When I gave peanut butter to a child who is picky about food, he said, ``It's delicious, but it has salt in it...I think it would be even more delicious without salt...'' so I tried it too - Togetter

6th grade girl climbs Kilimanjaro 'It was amazing'...She started climbing at the age of 4 and conquered the 100 Famous Mountains in Yamanashi at the age of 6: Yomiuri Shimbun

[Overseas Reactions] Pandora's Melancholy UK: ``Japan is a great country...'' The shock that a reporter from a high-class British newspaper received in Japan for the first time becomes a hot topic.













[Tokukara® Campaign] Deciphering the thoughts of the genius who created and solved the “Tokukara® Most Difficult Mystery in History” | Smile rice - Enrich your food by freezing - | Nichirei Foods

◆IT/gadgets (net/software/hardware/mobile)
I found a very dangerous fraudulent advertisement on X. Never step on the 'Why can't you eat rice?' advertisement that appears as an advertisement | Otakuma Keizai Shimbun

ASTER- [Obituary News] [Notice of the death of Yasuharu Nishi]







Notice regarding provisional injunction regarding 4 'impersonation' accounts with X Corp. (formerly Twitter, Inc.) as the debtor | Hidetoshi Horiguchi |

HHKB Studio review after HHKB Studio late-stage assessment and preliminary experience - Fun Life

U.S. WD separates memory business and ``ends negotiations'' with Kioxia - Nihon Keizai Shimbun

Unauthorized access to online storage services | 2023 | National Institute for Environmental Studies

Approximately 3,500 ``tablets made by a Chinese manufacturer'' distributed at prefectural high schools etc. malfunction due to battery expansion (October 30, 2023) - YouTube


I'm starting an AEON tech blog.







◆Anime/Games/Manga (Subculture)




Why are pen names appearing more and more in anime staff roles? →It's a small thing, but it actually seems to be related to various changes within the industry - Togetter

Another dangerous work has been born that overturns the common sense of VR erotic games.... - Nico Nico Douga



I quit my job just because I bought a lottery ticket - Nico Nico Douga






I'm really bad at communicating, but I'm going to work as a doujinshi seller! [Incoherent thoughts] - Nico Nico Douga



[Hand-drawn] Neporabo's Menhera Three Musketeers! - Nico Nico Douga



[E-Al Kung Fu] Boibo Dormitory Iron Fist of Fury [WhiteCUL Live Commentary] - Nico Nico Douga









































Super Smash Bros. SPECIAL [Planning concept] - YouTube


Complete guide to ``Watermelon Game''. From how to make watermelon to advanced techniques such as leveling the land and staggered placement.

TV anime “It’s time for princess torture” 1st PV│Broadcast scheduled for January 2024 - YouTube


[Non-credit ED] TV anime “My favorite is the villainess.” ”/ “OC ~Optimum Combination~ Episode 5 ver.” Rei (CV: Yu Serizawa) & Claire (CV. Karin Nanami) - YouTube


TV anime 'SHY' non-credit ED movie | Episode 5 ED theme 'My Blue Sky ~As I am~' Shy/Teru Momijiyama (CV. Shino Shimoji) - YouTube


TV anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” “Shibuya Jihen” double-sided inn visual unveiled | Broadcast every Thursday from 11:56 p.m. on 28 MBS/TBS affiliate stations nationwide!! - YouTube


Anime 'Bikkurimen' ending special video - YouTube


Devil's Line | Line.1 | Special Release - YouTube


Uramichi Onii-san | Episode 1 | Special Release - YouTube


A story about a junior whose senior is annoying | Episode 1 | Special release - YouTube


Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju | Episode 1 | Special Release - YouTube


[Kyoto Anime Festival] Participating work non-credit OP & ED video [Limited time release] - YouTube


'Attack on Titan' Anime Final Countdown | 11.4 Sat 24:00 Final Part (Part 2) Broadcast | Attack on Titan Special Countdown Movie - YouTube


'World of Fear' Play Video - YouTube


'Double Dragon Advance' Release Announcement Trailer [Released on November 9, 2023] - YouTube


'Return of Double Dragon/SUPER DOUBLE DRAGON' release announcement trailer [Released on November 9, 2023] - YouTube


Family Computer & Super Famicom & Game Boy Nintendo Switch Online Additional Titles [October 31, 2023] - YouTube


'Persona 3 Reload' Mitsuru Kirijo (CV. Rie Tanaka) Character PV - YouTube


Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire Release PV - YouTube











◆Sports/Entertainment/Music/Movies (Entertainment)
Due to the logistics industry's ``2024 problem'', the theater and music industry may also see a decrease in local performances - Togetter

Also appearing in 'Gokaiger'... Actor Junya Ikeda, who is popular among women, is arrested for being a 'receiver of special fraud'! The agency also recognizes | Smart FLASH/Smafura [Kobunsha Weekly Magazine]

Noriyuki Higashiyama (57) has declined the position of president of Johnny's new company! [Replacement president will be brought in from outside] | Bunshun Online

[Breaking News] “Non (Rena Nounen)’s” president (58) has suddenly emerged as the president of Johnny’s new company. “It’s a matter of who makes the offer to the three former SMAP members” | Bunshun Online

Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault issue and the TV station staff's 'honest thoughts' 'It's easy to get numbers with the old Johnny's. It increases internal evaluation' | Bunshun Online

◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
Starbucks® Chilled Cup “Mixed Berry White Mocha” will be on sale for a limited time starting November 7th (Tuesday) - A luxurious taste that will liven up the holiday season, with the flavors of gorgeous mixed berries and creamy white chocolate melding - | Starbucks Coffee Japan

“Wilkinson Tansan Lemon & Lime” on sale from November 14th | News Release 2023 | Company Information | Asahi Soft Drinks

(PDF) [Sukiya] Winter has arrived at Sukiya! “Beef Suki Nabe Set Meal” is here again this year! “Miso Beef Dandan Nabe Set Meal” with its delicious and spicy taste is now available!

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