Headline news for January 29, 2024



Starbucks has announced new products `` Rouge Opera Frappuccino '' and `` Rouge White Opera Frappuccino '' that will ``make Valentine's Day even more gorgeous.'' As the name suggests, it is characterized by its bright red red berry glasage sauce, and will be on sale for Starbucks Rewards members only for two days, January 29th and 30th, 2024. The price is 790 yen for each tall size.

[New product information] Rouge Opera Frappuccino® / Rouge White Opera Frappuccino® | Starbucks Coffee Japan
https://www.starbucks.co.jp/cafe/rougeopera/



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

Accusation that most of the ``videos of building houses using primitive methods'' are fake - GIGAZINE

Research results show that there is a scientific explanation for the ``Dyatlov Pass Incident'' in which nine young people died mysteriously in the snowy mountains of the Soviet Union - GIGAZINE

Research results show that ``lowering'' is more important than ``lifting'' for efficient muscle training - GIGAZINE

A movie of a man who fell asleep during a live broadcast and had his sleeping face watched by over 200 people for 3 hours has been viewed over 1.9 million times - GIGAZINE

The secret of the squid's intelligence, which is comparable to that of dogs, is revealed in the experiment of ``cutting the squid's brain into slices using MRI'' - GIGAZINE

``Free the Nipple'' exposes the nipple in public because ``It's strange that only women hide their nipples'' - GIGAZINE

The huge 'pigeon tower' where 10,000 pigeons live has supported human agriculture for thousands of years - GIGAZINE

◆Network (memos, etc.)




Video of electric mass injection B-Daman “Roller System” - Nico Nico Douga












◆Science (science, academics, technology)
How to read a lot of papers while away from your desk (NGK2024S) #ChatGPT - Qiita




◆Society/Politics/Economy (incidents, world news, business)
“There is a monster called Mr. Mori...” Former Prime Minister Mori speaks directly in anger over the punishment of Abe faction [Liberal Democratic Party]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

There was a reason for the ``delay in initial response'' in the isolation of the Noto Peninsula.Despite many earthquakes, the government is only considering the ``disaster road restoration plan'': Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

101 people in hotel cafeteria suffer mass food poisoning due to norovirus Tokyo | NHK | Norovirus

“Genocide” trial over Gaza “All measures must be taken to prevent genocide” International Court of Justice | TBS NEWS DIG

International Court of Justice orders interim measures to Israel but does not order suspension of military operations | NHK | Israel-Palestine

Terminal cancer patient: ``I am Satoshi Kirishima.'' Half a century after the bombing, sudden confession: Asahi Shimbun Digital

21,818 people committed suicide last year, a decrease from the previous year, but an increase in young women and middle-aged and elderly men | NHK | Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

German chancellor warns of rise of neo-Nazis 79 years after Auschwitz liberation - BBC News

A “home appliance war” breaks out at the west exit of Yokohama Station? Kansai-based Edion store opens, other companies are dissatisfied | Kanaloko by Kanagawa Shimbun

[Breaking news] A man claiming to be Satoshi Kirishima has died. The Metropolitan Police Department's Public Safety Department is working to confirm his identity. Hospitalized with terminal stomach cancer | Nippon TV NEWS NNN

Teaching practice in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City requires taking the teacher exam Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology ``Not common'': Chunichi Shimbun Web

40 years with 'Hiroshi Uchida' at civil engineering company, no overseas travel confirmed, man calling himself Satoshi Kirishima: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Four Chinese warships are constantly deployed to all sides of Taiwan...Is it aimed at blocking the approach of the US military in the event of a Taiwanese emergency?: Yomiuri Shimbun

Growing movement to suspend funding threatens to hinder UN agencies' activities - Suspicion of involvement in Hamas surprise attack: Jiji.com

UN agency staff, including Japan and the US, stop funding to UNRWA over suspicion of Hamas involvement in attacks on Israel | NHK | Israel and Palestine

Failure to publicize the existence of 552 public secretaries; ruling and opposition parties are violating Diet rules | Mainichi Shimbun

Israeli foreign minister demands removal of UN agencies' activities in Gaza ``post-war'' - CNN.co.jp

China censors sense of humor, monitors comedians, excludes them for military satire | Kyodo News

Kishida Cabinet approval rating rises for the first time in 8 months, 21% Mainichi Shimbun public opinion poll | Mainichi Shimbun

Imabari piano teacher murdered, second daughter consults police about relationship problems with arrested man... ``My hair was pulled'': Yomiuri Shimbun

Lifesaving in Gaza ``may end'' UNRWA senses crisis over repeated funding cuts [Israel-Palestine issue]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

More than 90 people sleep in their cars in Ishikawa Prefecture, calling on evacuees other than evacuation centers to register | NHK | 2020 Noto Peninsula Earthquake

UN relief agency for Palestine refugees asks nine countries to reconsider funding cuts, several staff suspected of involvement in attacks - BBC News

Pro-military factions keep calling for the top military leader to be removed... dissatisfied with the fighting Myanmar: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Mayor Namekawa, whose soup kitchen caused a buzz: ``I just cut the green onions because I was asked to help''...somewhat perplexed by the huge response: Yomiuri Shimbun

Ishikawa Efforts to ban shoes at evacuation center in Noto Town as a measure against infectious disease risk | NHK | 2020 Noto Peninsula Earthquake

Will political distrust build up “again” and not lead to a “Liberal Democratic Party crushing defeat” in the election? [Liberal Democratic Party]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Town excited about plans to manufacture 200 flying bikes; scars left by manufacturer bankruptcy: Asahi Shimbun Digital

China to strengthen patriotic education, new law enforced on New Year's Day (1/3) - CNN.co.jp

Meiji Restoration Prohibition of corporate and group donations; general approval of reform plan to encourage individual donations | NHK | Political funds

The relationship between the Liberal Democratic Party and companies continues to be ``forced'' for employees to join the party, while the situation in rural areas is becoming more transparent | Overview | AERA dot.

Liberal Democratic Party tops the list with 24.9 billion yen in revenue, Communist Party continues to decline in revenue 2022 political funding: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Mr. Aso comments on Foreign Minister Kamikawa's appearance: ``I wouldn't say she's that beautiful'': Asahi Shimbun Digital

Mr. Aso evaluates Foreign Minister Kamikawa, calling him ``old lady'' and ``Kamimura'': Jiji.com

Former President Trump considers tariffs on China: 60% across the board if he becomes president - Nihon Keizai Shimbun

A female student left the classroom saying, ``I don't feel well, I'm going to go to the bathroom.'' A 52-year-old male instructor suspected that he was being lazy and was reprimanded for entering the girls' bathroom and causing her to feel anxious and uncomfortable | TBS NEWS DIG

Regarding Toyota Industries' 'certification fraud issue' | Corporate | Global Newsroom | Toyota Motor Corporation Official Corporate Website

Toyota Industries' test fraud expands impact, including suspension of Rankle shipments: Yomiuri Shimbun

Toyota suspends shipments of 10 models due to fraud in obtaining certification for Toyota Industries engines, including Land Cruiser and Hiace | NHK | Automobiles

Toyota Locomotive will suspend shipments of some Hiace and Land Cruiser due to diesel test fraud: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Holocaust Genocide of Jews by Nazi Germany: Why the child of Auschwitz survivors speaks out for Palestine | NHK

Gunma Prefecture begins removing memorial monument for Koreans in prefectural park Governor ``goes against public interest'' [Gunma Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

More than a dozen suspects who lured customers to a malicious store disguised as a 'Torikizoku' affiliated store were arrested | Mainichi Shimbun

Astellas employee detained in China: ``Same problem is happening in Japan''...Visiting group to China: ``I can't believe they would go so far as to refute it'': Yomiuri Shimbun

◆Lifestyle (life, life, health)
The disappearing fire station's 'sliding stick' for a surprising reason: 'It's actually faster' The drama scene is a relic of the past | Society | Kobe Shimbun NEXT

KEISUI ART STUDIO | I dropped a basket at the supermarket and my nail came off and was covered in blood, so I wrapped it in Sellotape and went home.

KEISUI ART STUDIO | The next day, I wiped off the blood and fixed the broken nail since it seems like it will stick together in about a month.










◆IT/gadgets (net/software/hardware/mobile)
Lunascape for Mobile

Released the official version of 'Lunascape Mobile Ver.14', a web3 compatible web browser with significantly updated UI/functions - GUTechnologies




Recommendation system that does not maximize click rate - Speaker Deck

Overall, I'm very satisfied with 'Anker Prime Power Bank'!!! - Mobile Watch

Tama Home mishandled the follow-up response with the customer after visiting the exhibition hall, and as a result, the ``law of what disappears is the law of increase'' was activated on the Internet - Togetter

Access your home PC with Cloudflare Zero Trust

Apple eases browser engine regulations | blog.jxck.io

Is the U.S. Embassy infringing copyright? Over 90,000 Japanese news articles translated into English without permission and released for free in 115 media including this newspaper for 10 years | Okinawa Times + Plus

◆Anime/Games/Manga (Subculture)
I received a lot of comments and DMs about the final episode of 'Sexy Tanaka-san.' First of all, I would like to reiterate that I wrote the script for episodes 1 to 8, and the original author ultimately wrote episodes 9 and 10. Please do not misunderstand. ⁡ I'm sorry that I can't reply to each person individually, but what happened this time is the way drama production should be... | Instagram



[Updated] The original author of 'Sexy Tanaka-san', Hinako Ashihara, posted the background and circumstances of writing the script for episodes 9 and 10 of the drama herself, and comments from industry insiders are also included - Togetter

Manga artist Hinako Ashihara dies, serialized in 'Sexy Tanaka-san' and other series | NTV NEWS NNN

Woman dies, manga artist Hinako Ashihara or author of 'Hourglass' found in Tochigi dam - Metropolitan Police Department: Jiji.com




HD remastered version of all 48 episodes condensed!! ``Mobile Suit Gundam SEED'' Special Digest (Na. Takanori Nishikawa) - YouTube

































































Kiritan vs. a stupid game where you can strike a pose and pass through walls [Come] - Nico Nico Douga



[Plague Inc.] Year-end and New Year holidays with a strong desire for murder [VOICEROID live commentary] - Nico Nico Douga






Angel Man - Nico Nico Douga



























New movie 'Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM' director Mitsuo Fukuda says, 'For me, it feels like only two or three years have passed, not 20 years' - Entertainment - News | Weekly Pre-NEWS

Regarding the matter that is causing a fuss. | Mikenyan | pixivFANBOX

Anime “Nukitashi” official website

Anime 'Nukitashi' teaser PV - YouTube


My favorite anime had a shitty twist, and my friend happened to be the one who wrote the script, so I casually asked, ``What's wrong with that?'' and the dark side of the industry came to light - Togetter

At the invitation of a friend who said, ``40 kg of rice has arrived, let's eat together'', 6 women brought side dishes that went well with the rice and ended up eating 20 cups. ``The welcoming music is Komeme Club'' - Togetter

quiz! Futaba Minato! ! [Software Talk Theater] - Nico Nico Douga






Usagi Gunman, the president of the Vtuber agency 'usabit,' suddenly disappeared after not being paid. Vtubers who had their social insurance premiums embezzled - Togetter







Osho Fujii wins 3rd consecutive game in Game 3 of Osho match, on track to win 3rd consecutive victory and 20th consecutive title match | Mainichi Shimbun

After mustering up the courage to write ``What I want to convey to you as a bookstore owner right now,'' I continued to hold on to the idea of not losing to the rain, the storm, and the snow. . . One disaster gone, another disaster, comics... | Tomoko Futamura Ryushokan Shoten













'Super Ancient Weapon Holly' Release Announcement PV - YouTube


[Last 5 minutes of the main story] TV anime “My Heart’s Dangerous Guy” Episode 16 | Special release! - YouTube


'Nanare Hana Nare' self-introduction video | Ryoha Kojiuchi - YouTube


Anime “Ryuzoku -The Blazing Dawn-” Teaser PV | Broadcast starts in April 2024 - YouTube


Original TV animation “Midnight Punch” special news | Broadcast starts in July 2024!! - YouTube


[Snack Bus E] Episode 2 Non-Credit Ending Video/Tatsu-nii (CV: Fukushi Ochiai) 'Long Night' - YouTube


'Nare Hana Nare' self-introduction video | Kanata Misora - YouTube


What is 'Ochibisan'? Special navigation video - YouTube


'Airhead' release date announcement trailer - YouTube


'SPY×FAMILY OPERATION DIARY' 2nd promotion video - YouTube


GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink – Final Trailer - YouTube


'Persona 3 Reload' main story opening video digest version - YouTube


[Collapse: Star Rail] OP: 'WHITE NIGHT' - YouTube


◆Sports/Entertainment/Music/Movies (Entertainment)
Rakugo storyteller power harassment trial: Former master ordered to pay 800,000 yen Tokyo District Court | NHK | Performing Arts

Hikaru Ota speaks passionately about the Hitoshi Matsumoto scandal. To the reported comedians, ``If you exaggerate, it's life or death.'' [Almost full text posted] | ORICON NEWS

Plus Minus What happened to Yoshimasa Iwahashi... Accusations of power harassment after multiple postings of 'X' late at night → The mystery of how everything was deleted overnight | Nikkan Gendai DIGITAL

Thoughts on Hitoshi Matsumoto's crimes and suggestions Anti-sociology course blog

At Nambu Torahan's wake... YouTuber acts as a nuisance Masashi Tashiro reports damage, flooded with criticism saying 'This is terrible' - Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
All-time popular flavors from “Fanta” are back! “Fanta Golden Grape”, a refreshing and refreshing drink perfect for the new life season, will be released nationwide for a limited time from February 5, 2024 (Monday)

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