Headline news for December 11, 2023



The movie `` Gamera Giant Monster Aerial Battle '' will be released for a limited time on YouTube Kadokawa Cinema Collection Channel for two weeks until 19:59 on December 22, 2023. This work is the first of the 'Heisei Gamera trilogy' and depicts the battle between Gamera and Gyaos.

[Main story] 'Gamera Giant Monster Aerial Battle' [Limited release for 2 weeks] - YouTube


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

What is the 'most popular non-vehicle part' that Volkswagen manufactures 7 million pieces a year? -GIGAZINE

Does 'This video contains depictions of violence' mean anything? -GIGAZINE

What exactly is 'UEFI' that replaces the BIOS that runs when the PC starts? -GIGAZINE

Cute looking and extremely difficult jelly fusion puzzle game ``Yugou Puzzle'' play review - GIGAZINE

Interview with director Gintz Gilvalodis, who created the movie ``Away'' where the film production by one person coincided with the protagonist's solo journey - GIGAZINE

A company that was charged 7.5 million yen by Google for just one day of use of what was supposed to be a free plan is on the verge of bankruptcy - GIGAZINE

Interview with Director Kenichi Imaizumi and Producer Yukihiko Nakao of 'After School Dice Club', which beautifully reproduces the play and psychology of board games on video - GIGAZINE

The world's first ``facility to compost human corpses'' is scheduled to open in 2021 - GIGAZINE

I had ``Karaage Kun Robo'' make fried Karaage Kun so piping hot that it looked like it would burn me - GIGAZINE

NASA's probe 'Voyager 2' leaves the solar system and reaches 'interstellar space' - GIGAZINE

Samsung announces collaboration with fakes of globally popular brand 'Supreme' - GIGAZINE

Details of the 'mysterious noise' produced by the earth have been newly revealed, and there is no difference depending on the season, and the natural frequency is also revealed - GIGAZINE

◆Network (memos, etc.)
Monolithwitch JCJC 1.78 seconds - Nico Nico Douga









'Commando Taro' - ABA's diary




















































◆Science (science, academics, technology)
A Buddhist researcher has accused a University of Tokyo professor and other academic societies of repeatedly harassing him by telling him, ``If you want to become a university professor, give up on publishing.'' - Togetter

``Prison bread factory'' discovered at Pompeii ruins, Italy 5 photos International News: AFPBB News

Are animal tentacles arranged according to the same rules as plant leaves? | RIKEN

AIST: Elucidating the switching characteristics of cryogenically operated transistors

Walking speed is a sign of whether you can live a long and healthy life, and what is the secret to maintaining it | National Geographic Japan version site

``The legend has been confirmed as fact'' Evidence of iron manufacturing in the Nara period. Relics of iron scum collected at Tatara Marsh in Tatebayashi, Gunma: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Hubble Space Telescope resumes observations after troubles from last month were resolved NASA | NHK | Space

During class, a stone was broken and a new species of fossil was discovered 300,000 years ago, a family of scarab beetles - Keio teacher: Jiji.com

'Japanese is not a special language' Toyama City Library Lecture by Tomi University Professor Emeritus Kure: Hokuriku Chunichi Shimbun Web

“Illustrated Guide to Japan” — Problems with this book and issues to be solved

◆Society/Politics/Economy (incidents, world news, business)
[Original] “I was instructed by my faction not to write it on the income and expenditure report” Abe faction lawmaker testifies The practice of kickbacks “has been going on for about 20 years” | TBS NEWS DIG

Tokyo's Minato Ward Councilor Kana Shindo spreads unsubstantiated information about ``companies that use smugglers in commercials.'' Questions abound on the internet: Chunichi Sports, Tokyo Chunichi Sports

``Unreasonable conduct'' What is being questioned about the creation of slush funds by the Liberal Democratic Party faction?: Asahi Shimbun Digital

[Own] Liberal Democratic Party considers replacing Takagi, chairman of the National Relations Committee, Abe's current secretary general, theory of small-scale cabinet reshuffle also emerges - Sankei News

[Original] Driving while using a smartphone is dangerous: Government study, Liberal Democratic Party proposes - Sankei News

Kickbacks to most members of Liberal Democratic Party Abe faction, including 6 faction executives | NHK | Political funds

Is there a slush fund among six major Abe faction leaders? Shioya, Hagiuda, and Nishimura are also suspected | Mainichi Shimbun

[Breaking news] Mr. Seko apologizes but intends to continue as House of Councilors secretary-general ``I want to fulfill my responsibilities'' ``Deeply apologizes for political mistrust'' after allegedly failing to report kickbacks of more than 10 million yen | FNN Prime Online




Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno to be fired, suspicion of return of par ticket, 10 million yen of slush money not listed | Mainichi Shimbun

Makiko Tanaka 'withholds from becoming a member of the Diet' Criticism of the Liberal Democratic Party without explanation [Liberal Democratic Party] [Kishida administration]: Asahi Shimbun Digital




Osaka Expo's operating costs turned out to be 80.9 billion yen → over 100 billion yen Reported to the board of directors and coordinated: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Angle: 160,000 'migrant' Palestinians lose their jobs in Israel | Reuters

Prime Minister considers replacing Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno, with some calling for “Cabinet reshuffle” | NHK | Political Funding

Pressure for Gaza ceasefire grows despite US veto at Security Council - BBC International Editor-in-Chief Bowen - BBC News

Why the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department has started targeting 'politicians' Former prosecutor says, 'I can't say it has nothing to do with Mr. Abe's resignation' | Overview | AERA dot.

Mr. Matsuno, Nishimura, Hagiuda, and Takagi are replaced, Mr. Seko is also replaced, and the five members of the Abe faction are wiped out: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Takagi, Nishimura, and Hagiuda also to be fired over suspicion of slush funds from ticket sales | Mainichi Shimbun

Military officers surrender one after another as fighting intensifies in Myanmar; military officers reveal internal details | NHK | Myanmar

A girl says “Hanamaru” in a note that hints at suicide.The reality of bullying...The investigation is left unresolved for 9 months.The teacher claims that she was “asked to do Hanamaru” and the girl says, “I didn’t say that!” [Scoop] (December 2023 8th) - YouTube


A series of letters from “second-generation religious people” share their circumstances to defendant Yamagami | Kyodo News

Climate change: Which country is the most polluting in the world? Present, past, and future in graphs - CNN.co.jp

As high as 380 yen per kilo? Is the egg shock reignited? Bird flu continues to occur this winter | Mainichi Shimbun

``The Abe faction is over'' suspicions of six executives shock the Liberal Democratic Party; there is also fear that the administration will be paralyzed [Liberal Democratic Party]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Chinese military lieutenant general makes unusual comment: ``Not afraid of war'' on Senkaku Islands | Kyodo News

LGBTQ and racial books are banned one after another in the United States. Where is the freedom of expression? Unconstitutional lawsuits and countermeasures: Asahi Shimbun GLOBE+

French teacher's murder found guilty of lying before murder - BBC News

'Did he also inherit the slush funds?' Akie received former Prime Minister Abe's political funds of 340 million yen 'without paying taxes'... SNS in turmoil 'There is nothing but anger' | Smart FLASH/Smafura [Kobunsha Weekly Magazine]

I can't tolerate it... Posting photos of Buraku areas on the internet, and photographing nameplates, car license plates, and tombstones. Male residents are suing the publisher that publishes the site, saying, ``My feelings are simmering.'' Publisher's representative: ``I just visited and reported on it. Discrimination.'' |Saitama Shimbun|Saitama's latest news, sports, and local topics

``I will not collapse. I will fight,'' wrote Mizuami Sugita, rebelling against discrimination protests | 47NEWS (Yonana News)

Political funding Seiko Hashimoto, former Olympic partner, received over 10 million yen in kickbacks | NHK | Political funding

Resolution of no confidence in Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno submitted to the House of Representatives | NHK | Political funds

Prime Minister will stay at the same hotel as Hagiuda, then meet with Moriyama and Mogi | Mainichi Shimbun

Suspicion of a slush fund involving dozens of Abe supporters...Nishimura, Shioya, and Hagiuda are suspected of receiving money back on a continuous basis: Yomiuri Shimbun

Cabinet hesitation due to lack of confidence; growing suspicions of slush funds are also a ``prominent'' concern: Jiji.com

'There are people like 'zombies' in the streets'...More than 70,000 people die in the US every year. US-China negotiations over fentanyl, which continues to be abused | Domestic | ABEMA TIMES | Abema Times

Is it the largest slush fund of over 50 million yen to over 40 million yen for three Abe supporters? Par ticket income: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Are six Liberal Democratic Party and Abe faction executives a 'slush fund'? House of Councilors Secretary-General Seko 'I want to fulfill my accountability someday' 'Kickback' from party ticket income | TBS NEWS DIG

``Stop Abe!'' ``I'm against the tax increase!'' Police eliminate hecklers who criticize the administration Is it wrong to say jeers? What is the line between “hate” and “jeers”? “Freedom of expression” being questioned [news23] | TBS NEWS DIG

Prime Minister plans to change multiple government officials after the Diet session closes on the 13th Political funding issue | NHK | Political funding

21-year-old Self-Defense Force officer arrested on suspicion of stabbing a man; ``It could have been anyone'' statement Kyoto | NHK | Incident

21-year-old Self-Defense Force officer arrested on suspicion of murder in Kyoto condominium man's murder... ``It could have been anyone'' without knowing him: Yomiuri Shimbun

Suspicious lawmaker... ``You're stupid'' for pursuing reporters. People around the prime minister are calling for ``wiping out the Abe faction'' over the slush fund issue.

After all, power corrupts: Osamu Aoki points out the consequences of “Abe being the strongest”: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Prime Minister: Cabinet reshuffle and party officer personnel changes: ``Appropriate response at the right time'' | NHK | Political funds

License to kill issued by the US | ARAB NEWS

Vaccine Minister Taro Kono received 67 million yen in donations from a “family company” | Weekly Bunshun Electronic version

Kana Shindo, ward councilor under fire over cup noodle commercial: ``There's no way I can provide proof'' Admits the post is baseless: Chunichi Sports/Tokyo Chunichi Sports

[Original] Prime Minister considers replacing all three government positions with Abe supporters, including Chief Cabinet Secretary, Economy, Trade and Industry, General Affairs, Agriculture, and Fisheries ministers - Sankei News

Focus: Regional routes with poor visibility due to coronavirus, severe challenge for ``Snow Country Airport'' | Reuters

All 15 Abe faction political officials will be replaced, including Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Suzuki and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Miyashita [Liberal Democratic Party] [Kishida administration]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

``I will not collapse. I will fight,'' wrote Mizuami Sugita, reacting to discrimination protests | Kyodo News

Abe's ``slush fund'' worth hundreds of millions of yen - tens of millions of yen returned to non-executives | Kyodo News

Suspicion of Abe's slush funds, four people including Seiko Hashimoto, former Olympic minister, repatriated more than 10 million yen... ``Confirm the facts'': Yomiuri Shimbun

More than 80 people arrested on suspicion of child sexual abuse France 1 photo International News: AFPBB News

Reducing the deduction for high school dependents: ``What is the countermeasure for the declining birthrate on a different level?'' Objection to the ruling party | Mainichi Shimbun

Investigation into hundreds of millions of yen in slush money from pro-Abe party begins within the week - Nihon Keizai Shimbun

Nagoya-Nara direct train to be revived; Mie Prefecture, JR making adjustments for demonstration operation [Mie Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Suspicion of LDP slush funds, composition linked to Abe faction; repatriation canceled in 2023 | Mainichi Shimbun

Gaza looks like ``the end of the world''; residents evacuate to damaged hospitals, etc. 6 photos International News: AFPBB News

Milay appointed as president of Argentina uses 'shock therapy' to rebuild economy 9 photos International News: AFPBB News

1000 days since the coup d’état in Myanmar (Part 1) | Spring Revolution

1000 days since the coup d’état in Myanmar (Part 2) | Spring Revolution

President of prestigious American university resigns, says in House of Commons that anti-Semitic comments on campus 'depend on context' - BBC News

Massive injection of cockroach insecticide may have ignited an explosion in an apartment, injuring residents Kumamoto | Mainichi Shimbun

Mr. Kono discusses making MynaCard compulsory: ``Possible'' If there are a small number of people who have not obtained one | Mainichi Shimbun

Osprey settles with US for fraud in manufacturing process, affecting more than 80 aircraft | Kyodo News

Two YouTubers re-arrested for suspected possession of stimulants and suspected of being illegally detained | NHK | Incident

Corporate entertainment expenses cap increased from 5,000 yen to 10,000 yen Government/ruling party - Nihon Keizai Shimbun

[Original] Liberal Democratic Party official testifies that “legislators are definitely involved” in suspicion of Abe faction slush funds | TBS NEWS DIG

Yamato Transport's cargo plane to be operated from April next year unveiled at Naha Airport | NHK Okinawa Prefecture News

The LDP faction's political funding issue: 'slush funds' as seen by a professor who has filed criminal charges | | Hiroyuki Kamiwaki | Mainichi Shimbun 'Politics Premier'

``I will present it to the imperial family.'' What is the man's clever deceptive method of pretending to be a professor at the University of Tokyo? | Mainichi Shimbun

◆Lifestyle (life, life, health)
A story about when I went to an all-you-can-eat yakiniku restaurant with four of my classmates when I was 18 years old → I couldn't choose the part, and the third dish was pure white with fat, and when my friend stopped the staff - Togetter

More than 30 years ago, a relative's son from Shimane ran away from home, and his family asked him to 'catch me at the ticket gate at Tokyo Station.' Even though he said, 'That's difficult,' they didn't believe him and accused him of being 'uncooperative.' Story - Togetter







KEISUI ART STUDIO | I thought the apple with the words 'Gunma Meigetsu' on it was from Gunma Prefecture, but that was not the case.

KEISUI ART STUDIO | Christmas wreaths are more modern and timeless if they are all in the same color.

The tip of the convex is wobbling, but the person who knows the meaning of this wobble is a professional engineer: ``I didn't know...'' ``Some people solidify it with adhesive.'' - Togetter

What is written in the 'transgender book' whose release has been canceled... What a reporter thought after reading the original book | Nikkan SPA!




*Added on 12/11 KOKUYO has released a new product with the same functionality as the 'Horizontally Open Notebook' by Nakamura Printing Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, which is popularly known as 'Grandpa's Notebook.' Representative of a printing shop expresses anxiety-Togetter

When I see that the more serious children who attended every class are less successful in job hunting, and the more unscrupulous children who almost never attend classes are able to use their communication skills to do better in job hunting, I feel indescribable. - Togetter






Why the shopping mall has the same design as a 'former prison' | Newsweek Japan Official Site

OKOLAB.net » Types of shopping mall planforms and their changes - Focusing on domestic shopping malls since 1970 -

My son ate frozen fried rice and said, ``What is this? It will decrease a lot! ”→If you don’t have this kind of experience, you won’t understand. “Usually, my mother makes rice bulky with white rice.” - Togetter

Regarding the patent issue of 'Grandpa's Notebook' vs. KOKUYO (Kiyoshi Kurihara) - Expert - Yahoo! News

Is it better to avoid unnecessary comments from people at work? →I thought it would be better to get along with people at work, but in the end I ended up feeling betrayed more often than not. - Togetter




Young girls were angry, saying, ``If you want me to do something like reserve a meeting room, display materials on a display, or take notes on the meeting, just tell me in advance.'' → You don't want to do anything you haven't been asked to do. - Togetter

In a society where harassment that “causes others to feel humiliated” is rampant, what is “the only way” to suppress violent behavior? | Bunshun Online




A simple question: 'Why don't nomads raise pigs?' → Various theories come up: 'Can't you do it? Is it possible, but is it inefficient?' - Togetter










◆IT/gadgets (net/software/hardware/mobile)
[Buddhist world outraged] Monk who removes sex... AI fake image spread on SNS causes controversy, creator may face 5 years in prison Thailand | FNN Prime Online

Reiwa Nico Nico Madventure [Sound MDM Heaven] - Nico Nico Douga






PDF release, how to make a self-drawing LoRA using the copy machine learning method | Tsukisuwa Nana (2vXpSwA7)

Defense techniques against the dark side of not knowing what Gmail will be asking senders (in bulk) from February 2024 (Part 2) #Security - Qiita

46% of victims due to 'dark pattern' buy subscriptions without permission, some end up crying | Kyodo News

au UQ Mobile and other KDDI communication failures have been restored; the cause was communication equipment failure | NHK | IT/Net

[Former semiconductor designer Kei Chikushu's Silicon Disassembly New Book] 'Intel 4' process will be an important touchstone for Intel - PC Watch

I received an SMS from a law firm saying, ``I have something to tell you.'' When I looked it up, it turned out to be genuine, so when I called back, things turned out to be troublesome. - Togetter

The sender is a real law firm. They send fraudulent SMS one after another without verifying their identity... | General | Kobe Shimbun NEXT

2023 Misskey development summary | gihyo.jp

Even if AI starts writing, let it do its job. What kind of work does Chohei Kambayashi want to read? | Mainichi Shimbun

I managed my personal blog articles on GitHub - stefafafan has 3 fas

Internet Advertising Poem 2023 - Yuji Fujii::.net

(Overall effect) What happens if you mix Lora twice? How to stabilize a model's fingers | Aioe Oekaki no

Daily memo: MySQL official Docker repository has been moved to container-registry.oracle.com

[Power of the Internet] A photo of a certain statue was found in 2019, but its whereabouts are unknown → Call for information on SNS, and the statue will finally be located in 2023 - Togetter

1PB (1000TB) HDD for general households | IIJ Engineers Blog

Mr. Torvalds talks about the current state of Linux development and generative AI - ZDNET Japan

[Unsolved] A story where the Google Play Console developer account was suddenly suspended and all apps were deleted #Android - Qiita




◆Anime/Games/Manga (Subculture)
``Yashishii'' that brings you deals when you rub it - Nico Nico Douga



A comparison of what you shouldn't do 4 years ago and now - Nico Nico Douga



Unprecedented request to illegal posters of popular anime - sell video data before broadcast → 'Upload more and more' |Yorozu~News

When I was hosting a death game in the living room, a pot came out - Nico Nico Douga












Award results announced! [COEIROINK Submission Festival 2023] - Nico Nico Douga



Do not cheat on a married woman at night - ○ or × - Nico Nico Douga



The creator of Puyo Puyo, just one year after reaching the peak of sales of 7 billion yen, his company exploded and his life changed like Puyo... 'Puyo's connection' returns to the world of game development: Yomiuri Shimbun













“BLOOD-C” Episode 1 “Amatsukase” [Aniplex TV Anime Theater] *Limited distribution for 2 weeks. Until December 24th (Sunday) - YouTube


TV anime “My Heart’s Dangerous Guy” 2nd season main PV | Broadcast starts on January 6, 2024 - YouTube


“Puella Magi Madoka Magica” Episode 3 “I’m not afraid of anything anymore” [Aniplex TV Anime Theater] *Limited distribution for 2 weeks. Until December 24th (Sunday) - YouTube


“STAR DRIVER Shining Takuto” Episode 1 “Galaxy Beautiful Boy” [Aniplex TV Anime Theater] *Limited delivery for 2 weeks. Until December 24th (Sunday) - YouTube


'Courage Explosion Burn Brave Burn' Episode 1 Preview - YouTube


Anime “Heat the pork liver” 3rd PV - YouTube


Mobile Battleship Nadesico | Episode 1 | Special Release - YouTube


“Katanagatari” Episode 12 “Flame Sword/Gun” [Aniplex TV Anime Theater] *Limited delivery for 2 weeks. Until December 23rd (Saturday) - YouTube


[Mato Seihei no Slave] Character PV 'Izumo Tenka (CV: Maaya Uchida)' - YouTube


TV anime “The Wrong Use of Healing Magic” PV 2nd | Broadcast starts on January 5, 2024! - YouTube


Kyoani Muse Labo 'Song of a Stray Star' Special Movie - YouTube


“Kizumogatari -Koyomi Vamp-” Book Notice | Released in theaters on January 12th - YouTube


Minecraft x Jurassic World Adventure - YouTube


'Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown' - Story Trailer - YouTube


'Ghostrunner 2' - First DLC release trailer - YouTube


'RoboCop: Rogue City' play video - YouTube


Jet Set Radio Developer Interview - YouTube


[Limited quantity/Special price] PlayStation®5 'Marvel's Spider-Man 2' bundled version released! - YouTube


'Persona 3 Reload' The Game Awards public video - YouTube


“If I don’t eat sushi soon, I’m going to die!” Universe” STEAM version now available! - YouTube


“BIOHAZARD RE:4” – Immersion Trailer | PlayStation®5 & PlayStation®VR2 Games - YouTube


[Genshin] Ver.4.3 Official PV 'Rose and Musketeer' - YouTube


'Rise of the Ronin' Pre-Order Trailer - YouTube


























◆Sports/Entertainment/Music/Movies (Entertainment)
Shohei Otani announces contract with Dodgers “Unusual contract with partial annual salary deferred payment” | NHK | Shohei Otani

Director Steven Spielberg is troubled by reports that he has issued a statement solely criticizing Hamas's brutality - Hokkero's Diary

About the bashing of the “Donbei” commercial starring Ammika|Jun Amemiya

[Overseas Reactions] Pandora's Melancholy Overseas: ``Japan has taught a lesson to the West'' BBC features ``Success of Japanese films and Hollywood's astray'' and becomes a hot topic

The president of the former Johnny's new company revealed that he was 'not in a position to denounce the possibility of SMAP reuniting with Kinpuri' Kimutaku's words brought tears to his eyes | Bunshun Online

Yoshitsugu Hattori, who ``preyed on children'' even before the founding of the former Johnny's, testifies as a victim | Mainichi Shimbun

Boxing athlete who changed his family registration to male Sparring with male professional athlete | NHK | Boxing

Shohei Otani vs major domestic SaaS company|numashi/LayerX Bakraku PdM

Pure Love Sparkling Special Attack Team Movie ``If I could meet you again on that hill where flowers bloom.'' ” Impressions (contains spoilers) | Movie Niwaka

Actor Seinosuke Murasugi (58) arrested on suspicion of violating the Special Drug Provisions Act Appears in Ama-chan, Houseman's Mitazono, Taiga drama, etc. Fukushima | TBS NEWS DIG

◆New products (clothing, food, shelter)
Strawberry season only! Crispy sandwich “first” strawberry flavor is now available! “Crispy Sandwich [Strawberry]” New release for a limited time from December 18th (Monday) | 2023 | News Release | Morinaga & Co., Ltd.

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