Headline news for April 5, 2024
Starbucks will be releasing the ' GOHOBI Melon Frappuccino ' on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, which is aimed to be the ultimate melon-flavored Frappuccino. The drink combines a melting red-fleshed melon pulp sauce with a jelly containing fruit juice to create a juicy, soft texture, giving it the freshness of a ripe melon. The base is made from green-fleshed melon juice, which is mixed with milk to create a refreshing, rich flavor, like eating the center of a green-fleshed melon.
Starbucks Coffee Japan has released a new 'special' Frappuccino® for the third year, aiming for the ultimate! The 'GOHOBI Melon Frappuccino®' will be available from Wednesday, April 10th, and will have the freshness of a ripe melon.
https://www.starbucks.co.jp/press_release/pr2024-5128.php?nid=nw_01_pc
On Wednesday, April 10th, the new ' GOHOBI Melon Frappuccino® ' will be available????✨
— Starbucks Coffee (@Starbucks_J) April 5, 2024
The juicy texture of this drink is reminiscent of ripe melon, making it a drink that will melt your heart and soul.
This is the third year of our ultimate melon. Look forward to its release! pic.twitter.com/zAKVobt5mn
The sale period is scheduled for April 10 (Wed) to May 28 (Tue), and it can be purchased at Starbucks nationwide except for some stores. It is only available in tall size, and the price is 687 yen (tax included) for takeaway and 700 yen (tax included) for eat-in.
By the way, we published an article like this on the same day in the same month in the past.
5.2 million valuable book images suddenly deleted by Flickr along with the official account of the Internet Archive - GIGAZINE
Twitter not only blocks access to its free API, but also disables logins to external services using Twitter accounts - GIGAZINE
Monster Energy attacks game developers who use the word 'monster' in their game titles - GIGAZINE
Marine biologists are confused by the decisive moment when a fur seal preys on a shark - GIGAZINE
Comparing the number of people killed by God and the Devil in the Bible - GIGAZINE
What is the 'Hand of Death' doomsday weapon that automatically launches nuclear weapons when Putin dies? - GIGAZINE
A Chinese military research team conducts genetic experiments to insert the genes of the strongest organism, the tardigrade, into human stem cells, developing a 'super soldier' resistant to radiation from a nuclear attack - GIGAZINE
How to deal with the 'dishwashing problem' has a significant impact on couples' relationships and sustainability - GIGAZINE
CG-made 'virtual supermodels' are becoming a hot topic on social media and are starting to act like real models - GIGAZINE
Japanese chocolate makers rated as 'worst in the world' for the environment and labor - GIGAZINE
◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)
'How can I be in the same room as a murderer?' pic.twitter.com/mgZRi1HyIc
— Kame Makura (@mkr0089) April 5, 2024
Last night, in connection with a change in the neighborhood association's group leader, I entered an underground facility known as the 'neighborhood association's farm tool storage area' for the first time.The interior has a sci-fi feel, with metal floors and walls.
— 311 4423 (@31104423) April 5, 2024
It's a rather modern design that doesn't suit our neighborhood, but it seems to have been there for a long time.
'When was this made?'
When asked, the elder replied, 'It did happen during the war.'
He said.
The builder who joined us pic.twitter.com/rdcCAd95LM
No matter how much good music you listen to, how much literature you are exposed to, or how much good movies you watch, it is the person who creates it who has good taste, not the person who consumes it, but there are many people who misunderstand this and it often feels strange.
— Sota (@aKoBHbFEmYYJ8Dm) April 4, 2024
Nietzsche: 'When you look into an abyss, the abyss also looks into you.'
— Phantom Thief Twisted Margarine (@WgzW3s) April 4, 2024
Little Nietzsche: 'I'm coming!'
I want to start taking up all the hobbies that old men have first, so that when I actually become an old man I can stand out from the crowd.
— Salt dog (@sakutaro_39cb) April 4, 2024
Address: 'It looks like your date of birth has been leaked.'
— Back fog (@ber_acdc) April 4, 2024
Name: 'Hehehe... that's the weakest piece of personal information.'
The strangeness of the conversation is amazingpic.twitter.com/uW4ZvhFDIY
— MONO (@MONO2013032524) April 4, 2024
When I told my coworker that 'Every time I go to the bathroom at work, I make a peace sign in front of the mirror,' he said, 'I know what you're thinking! I do it too!' I was happy to hear that he agreed. There are at least two people in our company who always make a peace sign in the bathroom mirror at work.
— Disbanded (@yoiotto88) April 4, 2024
To all the creators... before they have to make the sad decision to give up writing after receiving such horrible comments, I'll go and break their necks...
— Shimabukuro Zenyu ???????? Intestinal Nose Volume 10 released on 9/22 (@shimazenyu) April 4, 2024
Vanilla Ice cream pic.twitter.com/A97uXydEth
— Zuko (@zucoe) April 4, 2024
My son is in elementary school and every time we go on a trip, he buys perfect souvenirs for elementary school students, so his collection is amazingpic.twitter.com/konRiG5mRc
— Jima (@somebow_ippan) April 4, 2024
I have big scars on both shoulder blades from tattoo removal surgery, and my oldest child finally asked me, 'What are those?'
— Namahage homo maniac (@namamo_mazui) April 4, 2024
Finally, she finally said what she had been longing for: 'I was once an angel, but I fell in love with Toto and wanted to marry him, so these are the scars from when I took off my wings to become a human'!!!
Husband: 'I bought it for my kids as a gift for their promotion.'
— Grilled kelp (manbou mental) (@Wwmajidesorena) April 4, 2024
Me: 'Wow, thank you! What a beautiful moss ball.'
Husband: 'It's cake' pic.twitter.com/lvq7hJjU8o
Q. I don't like mushrooms, but is there a substitute for the mushrooms in the mushroom cream pasta? pic.twitter.com/g2341k6XIL
— Ryuji @ Cooking Brother Buzz Recipe (@ore825) April 4, 2024
My mom was paying my rent, but this morning she kicked me out with a line that sounded like the final boss. pic.twitter.com/uLriZEsoPH
— Gunkan Jin (@uozanojin) April 4, 2024
The previous loan record that was still stuck between the books I borrowed. The temperature difference is too drastic pic.twitter.com/712Y2J7e4U
— LW (@lw_ru) April 2, 2024
◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Cause of the 'mysterious tsunami'? Traces of undersea volcanic eruption found near Torishima: Asahi Shimbun Digital
Unexpected 'treasure' from Ibaraki to Uji: Rubbing discovered at Byodoin Temple during Showa era repairs [Kyoto Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun Digital
Part 5: Milgram Obedience Experiment (Professor Tsunehiro Mifune, School of Economics and Management, Kochi University of Technology) Series: Social Psychology in the #ReproducibilityCrisis | Kaneko Shobo, a specialized media for the 'mind'
◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
700 people stranded in Taroko Gorge, elderly man rescued by helicopter: 'The situation in the valley is dire'... Food dropped at elementary school: Yomiuri Shimbun
Earthquake in eastern Taiwan: Demolition work begins on tilted building in Hualien City near epicenter [Video] | NHK | Taiwan
Taiwan earthquake: Posts about donations keep coming in 'Now is the time to give back' donation boxes set up [Main donation recipients also included] | NHK | Taiwan
Taiwan calls China 'shameless' as China thanks Taiwan for earthquake condolences | Reuters
Japan's oldest man, Gisaburo Sonobe, dies at age 112 in Tateyama, Chiba | NHK | Obituary
Household survey declines for 12 consecutive months - how can companies stimulate consumption? | NHK | Rising prices
When the national budget was passed, the Hokkaido Prefectural Government asked each department to contact Senator Hasegawa Gaku with 'thank you': Hokkaido Shimbun Digital
Kyoto First Red Cross Hospital's Neurosurgery Society suspends certification as a facility for training to become specialists | NHK | Kyoto Prefecture
Kyoto: Hospital submits document admitting mistake during brain tumor surgery | NHK | Kyoto Prefecture
[Exclusive Interview] Three months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Governor Hase talks about the mountain of issues and future plans - YouTube
Noto Peninsula Earthquake: First group of emergency firefighting assistance team reaches destination within 24 hours of earthquake only 16% | NHK | Noto Peninsula Earthquake 2024
Biden stresses need for immediate ceasefire with Israel... 'Unacceptable': Yomiuri Shimbun
When asked, 'Are you being protected by the Canadian police?' Chow Ting (27), who defected from Hong Kong, revealed this to Ikegami Akira | Bunshun Online
LDP slush fund: Party disciplinary committee recommends Shioya and Seko to leave party; disciplinary action to be taken against 39 people | Mainichi Shimbun
'Nikai got the initiative...' Voices of lament in Seko's hometown over disposal of secret funds | Mainichi Shimbun
Political funding issue: LDP decides to punish 39 people, but voices of dissatisfaction and questioning Prime Minister Kishida's responsibility | NHK | Political funding
Prime Minister Kishida interviews former Prime Minister Mori over phone call: 'Involvement cannot be confirmed' in LDP secret fund issue | Mainichi Shimbun
Prime Minister Kishida interviews Mori over the phone: 'Could not confirm' involvement in making secret funds: Asahi Shimbun Digital
'He is too lenient on himself and his family' and 'he takes the people too lightly' - Prime Minister Kishida is criticized for his eldest son Shotaro's 'return to work as a secretary' | Smart FLASH/Smafla [Kobunsha Weekly Magazine]
The LDP's inward-looking nature revealed by the secret fund scandal: severe deterioration, public judgment required: Asahi Shimbun Digital
JR Central's Linear Chuo Shinkansen: 'Partial construction in Yamanashi and Nagano to be completed in 2031' | NHK | Railways
One in five people face financial difficulties after retirement; national civil servants regret lack of preparation | Kyodo News
'The Osaka Kansai Expo will lead to the recovery of Noto' - Keidanren Chairman Tokura's first visit to the disaster area | FNN Prime Online
Chairman Tokura:
'The Osaka-Kansai Expo is also coming up, and if we travel a little further we can go to Noto, so I hope this will be an accelerator for the recovery.'
The impact of the 'explosions anywhere' at the Osaka Expo... Methane gas spewing out: 'If you smoke a cigarette, it'll explode' 'It's like walking on a landmine' - fearful voices | Smart FLASH/Smafla [Kobunsha Weekly Magazine]
Gas leaks everywhere at the Expo site/Osaka City acknowledges possibility to Tatsumi and others/Requests 'cancellation of plan'
I tried to get on the Shinkansen but couldn't park... Echizen Takefu Station's free parking lot was a 'miscalculation' Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, appeals to promote use by promoting 'good value and convenient' | Society, Politics and Administration | Fukui News | Fukui Shimbun ONLINE
Future Space Transportation Systems Co., Ltd. begins collaboration with US company. Local subsidiary also established - Future Space Transportation Systems Co., Ltd.
Former business partner sentenced to death for poisoning entrepreneur who dreamed of adapting 'The Three-Body Problem' into a TV drama (1/2) - CNN.co.jp
Enlistments in Russian military surge after Moscow shootings - 3 photos International News: AFPBB News
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Red Koji Problem Reported to Outside Directors Two Months After Cases Were Identified | NHK | Medical and Health
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Red Koji Problem: Almost all patients suffer from 'Fanconi syndrome', a type of kidney dysfunction | NHK | Medical and Health
'Who gave permission for the cremation?' Kyoto and Nagoya: With the increase in the number of 'unrelated' bodies, Imanishi Hajime's final moments are a 'society with many deaths' | NHK | WEB Special | Kyoto Prefecture
80% of global CO2 emissions come from 57 fossil fuel and cement producers: report | Reuters
All 28,000 people who took the national certification 'traffic manager' exam were mistakenly declared 'passed'...in reality, only 9,700 people passed: Yomiuri Shimbun
Reduce flower loss: Why we throw away flowers | NHK | Business special | Agriculture
Regarding the arrest of a Hitachi City employee (affiliated with the Kamine Park Management Office) | Hitachi City Official Website
US intelligence officials: Wuxi AppTec passed US customer data to Chinese government - Wong Tai Sin's blog
◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
Things to remember for new students when registering for classes
— Nadeshiko Chinami (@ndtn__) April 4, 2024
・I can attend the first class every day because it helps me develop the habit of waking up early.
・There is a lunch break between the second and third periods, so I try to schedule classes as much as possible.
・Take many classes with strict evaluations to discipline yourself
・On-demand learning is a step down the path of decadence. Take face-to-face classes
・You can figure out the number of credits required to graduate when you are in your fourth year of university.
For your reference, here is how Swedish companies get rid of unwanted employees (N=1)
— Big Cat (@GipI0dWNY7T73UE) April 4, 2024
1. Promote position, but don't raise salary
2. Not having subordinates
3. Being the only VP means being considerate to others
4. I got tired of being treated with respect, so I changed jobs and the CEO sent me an email saying, 'XX has sought a new challenge outside the company. Let's all celebrate his/her bright future.' That's it lol https://t.co/1nhmMMXIWY
A few years ago I thought that 90% of the reason why cooking is such a hassle is because we start cooking at the exact moment when we realize that 'it's almost time to start cooking or I won't be able to finish in time.' Since then I've realized that the real problem isn't the difficulty of the recipe or the time it takes to make it, but the overall task management of daily life, and I've been struggling to find the right words to describe it.
— Miso (@m1s0k1) April 4, 2024
A shrine with a mysterious wisteria flower that only blooms in odd-numbered yearspic.twitter.com/kn5IulBMiZ
— Whale???? (@Cisp2) April 4, 2024
Learning about rising prices in Japan from the delicious Tomato Hamburger Set Mealpic.twitter.com/0bICSZ8Npv
— Suzuki (@michsuzu) April 4, 2024
The problems with volunteers currently occurring in Ishikawa Prefecture have not been seen much in previous disaster areas. I imagine that many people with ample experience working at disaster sites are confused by the current situation and are left feeling confused. Today, I spoke with the head of an organization that has been working in Noto for nearly three months, and he had the same impression. https://t.co/pP9mj4A7s7
— Yoshiaki Murayama (@_murayama) March 25, 2024
Do students whose parents don't join the PTA have to pay for library use? A problem facing schools [Saitama Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun Digital
In the cashless pioneering United States, 'cash' is the trend among young people...adults are urging people to 'use electronic money' | Newsweek Japan Official Site
◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
HOYA system failure: Orders and shipments of eyeglass lenses halted due to unauthorized access | NHK | Cyber attack
Suspension of orders for eyeglass lenses spreads due to system failure at supplier Hoya: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web
KEISUI ART STUDIO | I asked AI to create a marbling piece for me, but I feel like it's misunderstood something.
[Domestic only] 'Takizawa Gareso''s X account suddenly becomes inaccessible https://t.co/0W8p12fqZx
— Livedoor News (@livedoornews) April 5, 2024
Takizawa Galeso is an exposé account that spreads various information through X. The posted articles have disappeared and only the words 'Restricted account' are displayed. However, overseas users can still view the account. pic.twitter.com/CdTL89GoLk
Notice of preventive measures in response to recent regulations - skeb_jp - Medium
Data center construction stalled due to resident opposition, deemed a 'nuisance facility' due to its large size and proximity to residential areas | Nikkei CrossTech (xTECH)
[We asked about the benefits and background of using the Apple Watch in the medical field to detect atrial fibrillation and follow up after surgery] - Keitai Watch
Strengthening efforts to introduce identity verification to prevent credit card fraud | NHK | IT/Internet
Summary of HOYA's system failure - piyolog
Publickey continues to receive DDoS attacks. Introducing settings that are effective in DDoS countermeasures - Publickey
A public question to Mr. Ajisawa @masajis , CEO of Facebook Japan.
— Yusaku Maezawa (@yousuck2020) April 4, 2024
Fraudulent advertising on your Facebook and Instagram has become a major social issue. How do you plan to deal with this issue in the future?
Many people have fallen victim to scams, and many celebrities have had their photos and other content used without permission in fraudulent advertisements.
(If you think this is a problem, please repost)
We requested police authorities to take measures and investigate 188 cases involving damages totaling approximately 2 billion yen that were reported to the reporting hotline for fraudulent advertising that was opened on March 20. We also requested police authorities to take action against social media operators such as Facebook, who continue to ignore fraudulent advertising despite knowing it is fraudulent, as this may be considered aiding and abetting fraud.
— Yusaku Maezawa (@yousuck2020) April 2, 2024
This is a fraudulent ad that uses my photo without my permission. It has 978 likes. Facebook and Instagram are as bad as ever. Meta, please stop this kind of thing. You can automatically remove them with image recognition. I wonder if they don't do it because it would lower their advertising revenue. It's really bad. pic.twitter.com/sbrQSDDNl8
— Yusaku Maezawa (@yousuck2020) March 18, 2024
Universal Audio announces Verve Analog Machines, a unique plug-in that colors your sound. The Essential version is available for free until April 30th! | DTM Station
◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
TV anime 'Dungeon Meshi' non-credit opening (2nd season) | 'Fate' sumika - YouTube
A story about a girl who wants to cook pic.twitter.com/X3Cdjtr94d
— Hamita (@hamita1220) April 4, 2024
???? #Sparrow's Door Lock????
— Ankh @ Friday Roadshow Official (@kinro_ntv) April 4, 2024
It's finally 9pm tonight ????
The full movie will be broadcast on terrestrial television for the first time, uncut???? #DirectorMakotoShinkai???? 's culmination and masterpiece✨ A blockbuster that will overwhelm viewers with the grandiose, detailed imagery and beautiful, moving music???? that are unique to #DirectorShinkai !!
Please take a look ???? #FridayRoadshowSparrow's Door Lock #FridayRoadshowpic.twitter.com /xTBr7f7ynM
'Sparrow's Door Lock' will finally be broadcast tomorrow on Friday Road Show. I'm happy that it was a film that was able to reach so many audiences around the world, supported by the passion and skill of many staff members. I hope that both first-time viewers and those who have seen it many times will enjoy it. ... https://t.co/WIDrBYvNqV
— Makoto Shinkai (@shinkaimakoto) April 4, 2024
Interview (real) pic.twitter.com/N9rMjxWSel
— Ugomu (@u56164459) April 4, 2024
— h (@eeeelog) April 5, 2024
— Chuo (@P_oxo7) April 4, 2024
#Bocchi the Rock #Sea Paradise
— Mayo (@oekaki_bibbi) April 4, 2024
This is the first time I've seen fireworks with friends pic.twitter.com/r8cPPVfFKN
TV anime 'Villain Lady Level 99' ~ Level 99 where we all want to look back on the anime broadcast ~ - YouTube
Visual commentary for the TV anime 'I, the Demon Lord, Married a Slave Elf, How Should I Love Her?' 'Parental Meeting' │ Episode 1 'First love is a bad disease that everyone gets at least once' #Madome - YouTube
Original TV animation 'Where is the End Train Going?' Non-credit opening | Rei Nakajima 'GA-TAN GO-TON' [TV anime is currently being broadcast!] - YouTube
TV anime 'Weird's Salad Bowl' non-credit ending / Honorary Legend 'Tonight's Fight' - YouTube
TV anime 'Weird's Salad Bowl' non-credit opening / Japanese rice bran 'Gift Ted' - YouTube
Original TV animation 'Where is the End Train Going?' Non-credit ending | Rokudenashi 'Eureka' [TV anime is currently being broadcast!] - YouTube
TV anime 'WIND BREAKER' non-credit ending video 'Muteki' Young Kee | 2024.04.04 ON AIR - YouTube
TV anime 'Hananoi-kun and the Sickness of Love' non-credit ending video | Broadcast from April 4th - YouTube
TV anime 'Hananoi-kun and the Sickness of Love' non-credit opening video | Broadcast from April 4th - YouTube
TV anime 'Dungeon Meshi' non-credit ending (2nd season) | 'Kirakira no Ash' Regal Lily - YouTube
TV anime 'The Irregular at Magic High School' Season 3 Episode 1 'Double Seven Part I' WEB preview | Broadcast starts on Friday, April 5, 2024 on all stations! - YouTube
Live-action version of Naosuke [Masayoshi Yamashita introduction edition] | TV anime 'Astronooto' starts on April 5, 2024 - YouTube
[Limited time release] 'Oshie to Tabisuru Otoko' (directed by Shigeyoshi Tsukahara) @4/12 (Fri) 'Kuramerukagari' 'Kurayukaba' Roadshow - YouTube
TV anime 'Yurucamp△ SEASON3' opening video │ 04.04 ONAIR - YouTube
[Limited time release] 'Female Student' (directed by Shigeyoshi Tsukahara) @4/12 (Fri) 'Kuramerukagari' and 'Kurayukaba' roadshow! - YouTube
'Big Crisis! Suneo's Answer' is a masterpiece, but the way Suneo dies is still too lenient, or rather, there is still room for him to live. This is the one where he is definitely dead, and even imagining the process is scary. pic.twitter.com/ktGHOKucrt
— Rorerurido (@rorerurido) April 4, 2024
A cat that looks like it's drinking well https://t.co/CR8lMcFlpk pic.twitter.com/2K6jZpo6SD
— KyuryuZ (@kyuryuZ) April 5, 2024
A manga about going to a brothel in Taiwanpic.twitter.com/dHUkbRKcmK
— Tarokichi (@oratV2AB) April 4, 2024
◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Utada Hikaru 'traveling' Music Video (4K UPGRADE) - YouTube
I received a LINE message from a female classmate.
— Luffy ver. BB???????? (@strawhat_gang) April 4, 2024
Apparently, a foreign couple was having trouble getting to their hotel at Suzuka Station, so he gave them a lift. In the car, he showed me an Instagram screen and said, 'This is my son in F1.'
When we got to the hotel, the guy thanked me profusely and I left him this.
Hey hey hey hey ???? pic.twitter.com/qqtbPpKRew
I met Pierre Gasly's mom and dad again after a long time. 'I was in trouble because I couldn't find a taxi in front of Shirako Station, but a kind Japanese person took me to the hotel,' he said, looking very happy. I'm so glad. #f1jp #f1DAZN #gasly pic.twitter.com/7eUvk6CcOr
— Kunio Shibata (@monsieurshibata) April 5, 2024
Agent Valero not managing Ohtani's bank account, US reports: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web
Hisatsugu in 30th place and Matsuyama in 80th place - US men's golf day 1: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web
[Full list] Japan U-23 men's soccer team final qualifying squad for the Paris Olympics announced, including Masahiro Hosoya, Kuo Matsuki and 23 others | NHK | Soccer
'Wandering slugger' Yoshitomo Tsutsugo to return to Japanese baseball for the first time in five years - Three teams considered as possible new home - Onihitsu's sports spirit - Sankei News
What if your favorite idol becomes a sex offender? Interview with the director of 'Successful Otaku,' a documentary film born from the suffering of fans - NEOWN
This is a useful site where you can look up the meaning, background, and interpretation of the lyrics of the Western song 'Genius.' - The World's Screw-Turning Blog
'It ruins the movie's aftertaste' - Japan-only end credits receive a flurry of criticism... Newest 'Ghostbusters' movie features New School Leaders in music video | Maidona News
◆ New products (clothing, food, shelter)
Press Release (April 3, 2024) | Press Release | Company Information | TULLY'S COFFEE
Thai-style fried pork belly rice bowl with garlic and soy sauce aroma 'Mu Toh Toh Don' now available | Matsunoya | Matsuya Foods
Delicious rice balls appear one after another. Traditional vs. unique
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