Headline News for June 17, 2024



As a collaboration between Kyoto-based Japanese confectionery shop

Shichijo Kanshundo and Pokémon, a limited number of ' Pokémon Kyoto Confectionery Summer ' will be available, featuring various Pokémon in the form of Japanese sweets such as namagashi (freshly baked sweets), yokan (yokan jelly), and fuyaki (grated gluten).




'Pokémon Kyoto Sweets Summer' comes in three varieties: yokan, jo-namagashi, and fuyaki. Yokan and fuyaki are also available for purchase online, but jo-namagashi is only available by lottery.

The yokan is made to look like a sparkling water surface with Piplup and Luvdisc swimming in it. The price is 2,484 yen including tax.



The high-grade fresh confections are made to look like Squirtle and Jirachi using Nerikiri, Kachikol using Uiro, and Dooh using sweet potato buns.



The fuyaki features Charizard, Pikachu, Chillin, and Jirachi, and costs 1,728 yen including tax.



Reservations for 'Pokémon Kyoto Sweets Summer' will be accepted from June 17, 2024 on the following page, and the products will be shipped sequentially as soon as they are ready after Saturday, June 29.

Pokémon Kyoto Sweets – Kyoto Confectionery Shop Shichijo Kanshundo
https://7jyo-kansyundo.co.jp/pages/pokemonkyogashi

By the way, we published an article like this on the same day in the same month in the past.

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◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)




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◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Identification of a new plant hormone sheds light on plant evolution A new plant hormone Δ4-dn-iso-OPD from Marchantia polymorpha | Press Releases and Research Results | Tohoku University -TOHOKU UNIVERSITY-

Exposure to N₂O₅ changes the essential oil composition of basil ~Increasing production of secondary plant metabolites using plasma technology~ | Press Releases & Research Results | Tohoku University -TOHOKU UNIVERSITY-

DNA analysis of ancient Mayan sacrifices reveals surprising results that overturn conventional wisdom | National Geographic Japan website

Tohoku University to be the first to be certified as an 'International University of Excellence' by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology | NHK | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

If Tokyo University raises its fees, will Hiroshima University be next? 'Students are the biggest stakeholders, but they are doing it in secret...' Students voice their anger in the Diet: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Sperm suppression extends lifespan by 13%... A short-lived fish reveals why women live longer: Yomiuri Shimbun

Hitachi develops operation technology to stabilize quantum bits and extend their lifetime by more than 100 times, aiming for practical use of quantum computers: June 17, 2024

NTT develops method to quantitatively measure dexterity of hands and feet by rotating a smartphone - Visualizing changes in dexterity associated with growth, aging, and training, contributing to improving athletic ability - | News Release | NTT

World's first high-definition visualization of sound waves using high-speed cameras and AI - High-sensitivity sound imaging achieved by combining deep learning and optical measurement - | News Release | NTT

World's first system uses optical illusion to display huge 3D aerial images that jump out beyond the boundaries of multiple monitors - 3D images can be displayed on general-purpose devices by using optical illusion to compensate for image defects - | News Release | NTT

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Seasonal switching of leaf senescence control in evergreen plants The wisdom of evergreen plants to optimize leaf lifespan | Kyoto University

Successful development of environmentally adaptive power supply and digital conversion semiconductor integrated circuit - Demonstrated at 22nm, toward the development of IoT that operates autonomously inside the body - | Kyoto University

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Recreating the rice vinegar manufacturing method described in the Edo period book 'Honcho Shokan,' proposing the theory that lactic acid fermented vinegar was used in vinegar dishes up until the Edo period ~ Collaborative research with Takayuki Yanagihara, a doctoral student in brewing science, and others ~ | Tokyo University of Agriculture

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
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NPO to take responsibility for welfare payments and pay in installments; Kiryu City introduces them as guarantors | Mainichi Shimbun

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Kirin Holdings acquires FANCL for 210 billion yen, with health foods as growth focus - Nikkei Newspaper

Food Security Act to be enacted, farmers can be asked to increase production, penalties 'unconstitutional' pointed out: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Koichi Gemba of the CDP: 'Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda is the best candidate for the post of prime minister if there is a change of government' - Party leader and proposal to separate - Sankei News

[Exclusive] Plan to complete exterior of Japan's own Expo overseas pavilion in October partially falls apart, with possibility of some incomplete pavilions being left out at the time of opening - Sankei News

Postage rates to increase by 30%, from 63 yen to 85 yen for postcards from October 1st: Asahi Shimbun Digital

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CDP leader says there is a 'high possibility' he will not endorse Renho in Tokyo gubernatorial election; Democratic Party for the People and Rengo also distance themselves - Sankei News

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Former JNR passenger car seats 'told not to be sold' City explains details: Asahi Shimbun Digital

First Japanese head of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane, holds press conference at Japan National Press Club | NHK | President Putin

ICC President Tomoko Akane holds press conference in Japan: 'Judges will not submit to political pressure': Asahi Shimbun Digital

4,172 records including samples sold, 4 employees of Yomiuri TV subsidiary punished: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Kagoshima Prefectural Police Chief 'again denies' cover-up of employee misconduct at prefectural assembly | NHK | Incident




SkyDrive, the 'flying car' company, plans to 'not carry passengers' at the Expo due to discrepancy between Governor Yoshimura and the company's intentions | MBS News

'There are few good foreigners' - Gunma Isesaki city council member makes statement at committee, refuses to retract | Jomo Shimbun News Site

Putin's peace conditions include complete withdrawal of Ukrainian troops and withdrawal from NATO: Asahi Shimbun Digital

JR West apologizes for 'educational problems'; operational troubles were human error: Asahi Shimbun Digital

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Why do injured soldiers hit their own children? A leading expert in trauma studies: Asahi Shimbun Digital

'Female applicants are penalized for hiring' Investigation committee set up after whistleblower reports in Gamagori, Aichi | Mainichi Shimbun

G7 pledges to address China's harmful business practices | Reuters

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[Editorial] Bank of Japan's monetary policy should return to being the guardian of prices: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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ICC to investigate cyber attacks against Ukraine as possible war crimes - sources | Reuters

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METI considers allowing nuclear power plant 'expansion' with revision of Basic Energy Plan: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Putin demands Ukraine withdraw troops from four regions, effectively urging surrender - 8 photos International News: AFPBB News

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Confidential funds are a 'breeding ground for corruption': Ogawa, who received 1.5 million yen from Nonaka, testifies; receipts not required; advice to review operation | Chugoku Shimbun Digital




High school student asks store clerk for help, suspects say 'Don't fight' Asahikawa 17-year-old murder | Mainichi Shimbun

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Rod Stewart's support for Ukraine sparked booing in Germany - International News - AFPBB News

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
The level of promotion is balanced in the chicken race - Yashio

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When I told my wife, 'Until I entered university, I thought it was normal for Ibonoito to be sold in paulownia wood boxes,' she warned me, 'Don't say things like that in public.' - Togetter




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◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Public release of VLM (large-scale visual language model) that adds visual features to the unique Japanese LLM 'CyberAgentLM2' - Providing a commercially available image chat model - | CyberAgent, Inc.

A smooth-running 'light railway' recreated in an animation, a hot topic on social media, with over 100,000 views, Yonabaru Station Exhibition Museum, Okinawa - Ryukyu Shimpo Digital

It's terrible. They announced the service release and at the same time announced the service termination. I've never seen such a spectacular pull out of the ladder. - Togetter

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DMM-affiliated adult business 'FANZA Doujin' suddenly stops accepting VISA-branded credit card payments, urging users to switch to JCB cards issued by the company | Otaku Research Institute

'Has Japan ever been a technology-based nation?' - Today's teenagers and people in their twenties are seriously thinking - Togetter

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Congratulations 🎉 POSIX.1-2024 (Issue 8) revision! How will shell scripts be updated with the first major revision in 16 years? #Linux - Qiita

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Nico Nico Douga (temporary) is so much like a nursing home that it makes you think, 'Wow! This is what it was like before I was born' → When you realize it was 17 years ago, it just disappears... - Togetter

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Pope Francis calls for AI regulation: 'Ultimately, we must ban its use' and 'No machine should ever choose to take a human life': Yomiuri Shimbun







Following Niconico, a cyber attack hits other posting sites including Shosetsuka ni Narou, Hameln goes offline (restored on 6/17) - Togetter

Panasonic HD Vice President 'Lacks imagination' on new camera product site 'photography problem': Asahi Shimbun Digital

Weather app 'Amemir' (Apple Vision Pro version) now available | SBS Weather Information

SoftBank launches strategic partnership with Perplexity, a notable generative AI startup - Paid version of AI search engine 'Perplexity' available for free for one year - | Corporate/IR | SoftBank

(PDF file) Koshidaka and NTT ConoQ officially launch 'Karaoke service where you can become a virtual character and sing and take pictures'

Rakuten Mobile's mobile carrier service contracts surpass 7 million lines | Press Release | Rakuten Mobile, Inc.

The app I downloaded won't start... Beware of the traps unique to recent Windows - Yajiuma no Mori - Window Forest

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
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'Totto-chan: The Little Girl Who Leapt Through Time' Wins Special Award at World's Largest Animation Film Festival - An Autobiographical Story of Tetsuko Kuroyanagi | NHK | Movies




Idolmaster Tettette - Niconico Video (Re:Temporary)

Death Crimson - Niconico Video (Re:Temporary)

What kind of water is this? Buy all the water at the convenience store and compare the taste! [Water Tasting Championship] - YouTube





Game title announced | TV anime 'Ramen Akaneko' official website

TV anime 'Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' pillar practice edition broadcast commercial - YouTube


[#2 Music and Music Director Kensuke Ushio] 'Your Color' color palette special interview / Released on August 30th - YouTube


Anime 'ATRI -My Dear Moments-' Character PV | Atori (CV. Hikaru Akao) - YouTube


TV anime 'Magical Tool Darya Doesn't Look Down' 2nd PV-YouTube


[Official] TV anime 'SHY' Episode 1 'Because I'm Shy' | Season 2 'Tokyo Recapture Arc' will start broadcasting on TV Tokyo and other networks from Monday, July 1, 2024! - YouTube


TRUMP series TV anime 'Deliko's Nursery' official PV | Broadcast starts from August 7, 2024! - YouTube


The opening scene of the movie 'A Few Minutes of Cheers' [Now showing as a huge hit!] - YouTube


Celebrating the release of 'Omuro Family Dear Friends'! The opening video of 'Omuro Family Dear Sisters' has been released! 《Limited time release until 7/18》 - YouTube


TV anime 'Why does no one remember my world?' Main PV - YouTube


♡7/5 Broadcast Start♡ TV Anime 'Isekai Suicide Squad' Character PV [King Shark] / short intro to King Shark in #SuicideSquadISEKAI - YouTube


'How to Sing to Open Your Heart ★ Remastered Edition' Announcement Trailer - YouTube


ATLUS Exclusive 'Metaphor: ReFantasio' 24.04.23 PICK UP Part.1 Gameplay Edition - YouTube


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◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
'I wish I had never been born with this name,' 'I asked my parents if I wanted to change my name...' Announcer Kanai Akemi (32) has struggled with her name in the past | Bunshun Online

Reply to Masuda (about Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 'Columbus') - lady_joker's Hatena Blog

[Kanto] After beating Machida in the J1 League, there is an unwanted backlash, and Tsukuba University players receive abusive comments... Coach Koido says 'We cannot ignore this' | Gekisaka

Machida's manager Kuroda, who won the comeback, emphasized, 'There were a lot of things that happened in the Emperor's Cup, but Zelvia is by no means evil, and we are the righteous' / Soccer / Daily Sports online

Marriage, right wingback... Ritsu Doan at 26 years old 'Ritsu did it!' German mentor also surprised 'It's not just Leverkusen' learning 'In the case of Uchida and Nagatomo' - Bundesliga - Number Web - Number

What surprised Tomoaki Makino when he played in Europe: The cultural gap that overseas players face behind the scenes | web Sportiva

What I think now after being held captive on a TV show and breaking down①|Egg Yazawa

◆ New products (clothing, food, shelter)
Morinaga & Co., Ltd.'s antenna shop 'Morinaga's Strange Sweets Shop' Tokyo Station store only A refreshing drink using 'Morinaga Ramune' to help you get through the humid summer is now available for the first time! 'Morinaga Ramune Shake' will be released for a limited time from Tuesday, June 18th | 2024 | News Release | Morinaga & Co., Ltd.

As part of our 'Convenience Store with the Producers' initiative, we are releasing three products using yuzu from Kochi Prefecture, including ice cream and udon noodles! - Using yuzu juice and peel from Kochi Prefecture! -

June 18th (Tuesday) is 'Sustainable Food Culture Day' Plant-based 'Plant-based Tuna' goes on sale for commercial use | Nippon Ham Corp.

'Multivitamin & Mineral Base POWER' contains 10 times more vitamin B1 and 13 times more vitamin E than conventional products - FANCL

(PDF file) Grill thick steak meat deliciously! Iwatani Cassette Furnace Exclusive Accessory Series 'Steak Iron Plate' Now Available

(PDF file) 'AK usual' is a skin care product containing natural ceramide*1 for people with dry or dry sensitive skin, from children to adults.

'G-SHOCK' now has improved wearability and can record workouts | CASIO

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