Headline News for June 20, 2024



Matsuya will begin serving its summer stamina menu, the appetizing ' Kalbi Hormone Bowl ' with a rich, flavorful motsu sauce with the aroma of gochujang, from 10:00 on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The bowl is made with firm, chewy horumon, juicy kalbi grilled on a hot plate, and crunchy garlic sprouts, all mixed with a rich, flavorful motsu sauce, and costs 980 yen (tax included) (with miso soup).

New summer stamina menu 'Kalbi Hormone Bowl' released | Matsuya Foods
https://www.matsuyafoods.co.jp/whatsnew/menu/68347.html

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

The most Earth-like planet ever discovered 12.5 light years away - GIGAZINE

It turns out that Samsung has installed a function to make benchmark measurements illegally on its TVs - GIGAZINE

The story of a man who was rejected for being 'too smart to be a police officer' - GIGAZINE

What foods increase and decrease 'adult acne'? - GIGAZINE

'Display settings' you should do now and why you should switch to a '4K or higher high-resolution display' - GIGAZINE

Mindfulness meditation may reduce motivation at work - GIGAZINE

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◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Development of large-area thin-film fabrication technology for quasi-one-dimensional material ZrTe₅ with weakly bonded atomic chains ─Expectations for realizing next-generation devices that utilize unusual quantum phenomena and high thermoelectric performance─ | Press Releases & Research Results | Tohoku University -TOHOKU UNIVERSITY-

Structure of QRFP receptor that controls metabolism and appetite elucidated | Press Releases and Research Results | Tohoku University -TOHOKU UNIVERSITY-







How can we change someone's opinion? - 'People Who Hate Evidence: What do science deniers think and how can we persuade them?' - Basic Reading

Joint announcement: Clarifying the parasol effect and greenhouse effect of precipitation particles on a global scale - Hopes of realizing highly accurate mid- to long-term climate change predictions -

Development of BaCe0.4Pr0.4Y0.2O3-δ thin film applicable as anode material for solid oxide fuel cells operating at medium temperatures - Excellent performance due to mixed conductivity of holes and protons on the electrode surface - | Tokyo University of Science

The mechanism by which audiences at live music concerts 'synchronize' – Research Activities at Waseda University

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
Mayor Nakagawa apologizes for gaffe during general question and answer session, belittling high school graduates' academic ability Joetsu City Council: Joetsu Times

Putin is late again, arrives in North Korea late at night, greeted lonely by Kim Jong-un | Mainichi Shimbun

Niigata Joetsu Mayor Apologizes for Retracting Factory Attraction 'Most of the Employees Have High School Graduation Level' | NHK | Niigata Prefecture

'Once the Diet is closed, the money issue will disappear,' says LDP lawmaker; half-baked amendment to the Political Funds Control Law to be enacted on the 19th: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Printing company receives FTC warning for forcing subcontractors to redo 24,600 jobs free of charge | Osaka | NHK | Osaka Prefecture

Expo 2020 foreign pavilions cannot be constructed after opening, Secretary General declares, risk of not being able to recoup construction costs - Sankei News

We have made it possible to display the approval ratings of each G7 country | Miharu Mitsuki (Haru) ⭐ 50th House of Representatives Election Information Department

Sapporo Dome, where Nippon Ham Fighters have relocated, incurs a deficit of about 650 million yen | NHK | Hokkaido

TV Tokyo's 'Geki-Roku: Police Close-Up 24 Hours!!' is under review by the Broadcasting Human Rights Commission: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Foreign nationals with technical internships and specific skills to become home care helpers to be allowed to work in Japan Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare expands scope of workforce to meet labor shortage in caregiving | NHK | Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare



Will Ministop, which is closing a large number of stores, also be swept up in the wave of convenience store restructuring? Is there a future for convenience stores that are turning into fast food and leaving customers behind? | Shueisha Online | Seriously break down the news

Yamagami is 'fully responsible' for shooting former Prime Minister Abe, no contest to mental condition: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Orange shortage leads to juice crisis; hopes for domestic mandarin oranges rise; 'unfortunate truth' | Mainichi Shimbun

Tokyo gubernatorial election: Four candidates hold joint press conference to promote key policies Tokyo gubernatorial election to be announced on June 20 | NHK | Elections

US Congressional delegation meets with 14th Dalai Lama, sparks strong backlash from China - 4 photos International News: AFPBB News

Revised Local Autonomy Act enacted: The national government can give necessary instructions to local governments in the event of an infectious disease outbreak or large-scale disaster | NHK | Diet

Yamagami defendant 'fully responsible' for shooting former Prime Minister Abe, no contest to mental condition | Kyodo News

Wealthy people continue to leave the UK; 9,500 to emigrate in 2024 - CNN.co.jp

Three foreign nationals arrested on suspicion of stealing two air conditioner outdoor units; 40 units stolen from former inn in Mizunami, Gifu | Gifu Shimbun Web

[A group of wild dogs goes on a rampage at a farm] 5 to 8 dogs attack cows one after another, biting a total of 6 cows to death. A new 'threat' has appeared at a farm in eastern Hokkaido where brown bear vigilance has been ongoing... Dairy farmers feel a strong sense of crisis: 'It's a matter of life and death' Betsukai Town, Hokkaido

Pursuit Public Security Investigation: 'We were defeated by another company's scoop...' The truth that could not be grasped, the wall of investigative journalism | Mainichi Shimbun




'Hima Sora Akane' runs for Tokyo governor election - Togetter




Expo overseas pavilions transition to simplified versions not progressing, Japan to shoulder billions of yen | Mainichi Shimbun

JICA and others set guidelines for companies to cover more than 50% of Vietnamese technical intern trainees' travel expenses to Japan [Evening Scoop] - Nihon Keizai Shimbun

The original meaning is not 'leaving it to others'... Protest against gubernatorial election awareness poster that uses the Buddhist term 'tariki hongan' in a humorous way Election Commission to reprint 160 copies | Kagoshima News | Minami Nippon Shimbun | 373news.com

System to allow prosecutors to erase data seized from secretly taken child pornography images begins | NHK

[Full report] Sparks fly over redevelopment of Jingu Gaien: Yuriko Koike: 'Not an issue' vs Renho: 'An issue' Joint press conference of four candidates for Tokyo gubernatorial election: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

[Breaking News] 'Gion Festival is a Shinto ritual' - Yasaka Shrine chief priest objects to premium seating at up to 200,000 yen 'We feel uncomfortable with the alcohol and food' - Soft drinks to be served in the seats | YTV NEWS NNN

[Why?] 'It's creepy,' 'I see women fiddling with it almost every day,' and 'mysterious key boxes' hanging all over the streets of Tokyo. Who is behind them, and why? When we investigated, we discovered a surprising truth! 'They can't be removed right away' | YTV NEWS NNN

Mt. Iwate becomes Mt. Iwaki? Apartment flyers spark controversy: 'They're making fun of citizens' | Mainichi Shimbun

Settlement reached in fatal accident caused by slope collapse on apartment site | Kanagawa, Zushi | NHK | Kanagawa Prefecture




[Exclusive] Expo disaster prevention plan revealed: Large roof at risk of lightning strikes; up to 150,000 people isolated in Nankai Trough - Sankei News

Russia-North Korea summit, comprehensive strategic treaty signed, Putin thanks for support, 13 photos International News: AFPBB News

Destroying Hamas is impossible: Israeli military spokesman - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News

Southern US states make displaying the Ten Commandments of Moses mandatory in classrooms, criticized as unconstitutional | Mainichi Shimbun

49 candidates exceed poster limit, election commission requests individual expansion of bulletin boards | Mainichi Shimbun

Man dressed like 'Shocker' escapes attempted robbery at pawn shop in Niigata | NHK | Incident

More than 900 people killed in scorching heat during pilgrimage to Mecca - 14 photos International News: AFPBB News

NHK Party leader Takashi Tachibana declares support for Renho 'I owe her a favor for asking questions about the NHK reception fee issue in the Diet' Tokyo gubernatorial election: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu posts video criticizing the US, US cancels talks abruptly; Biden aides say 'We are angry and shocked at the US's ungratefulness' | TBS NEWS DIG

Kagoshima Prefectural Police makes a series of arrests; National Police Agency to send inspector next week | NHK | Kagoshima Prefecture

[Survey] The reality of protecting important information in internal fraud countermeasures - Intelligent Wave Inc. (IWI.)

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
Kyogoku Natsuhiko's new book is so thick that some parts cannot be bound mechanically, and it will take two months from proofreading to release - 'Another legend' - Togetter




What to do when your fluororesin-coated frying pan starts to burn - YouTube





It seems that the number of children receiving special education is clearly increasing compared to the past, but what is happening in the field of education? - Togetter



















◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
YAMAP Inc. / YAMAP | Japan's most confusing hiking trails 2024

[Survey Paper Summary] RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) #DeepLearning - Qiita

Canonical launches new business based on 'Ubuntu Pro for Devices' | I-O Data Devices IO DATA

Ransomware attacks Kadokawa, infection rate among Japanese companies is exceptionally low - Sankei News
















Originally, /usr was an abbreviation for user, right? It was the place to put your home directory. #Linux - Qiita

Lenovo announces the 5G smartphone 'moto g64 5G' with a beautiful design that fits in your hand and a full range of functions | Lenovo Japan

The popular 3-in-1 model now comes with a large 10,000mAh capacity! Anker Power Bank (10,000mAh, Fusion, Built-In USB-C Cable) now on sale | Anker Japan

Sanwa Supply Co., Ltd. releases a lightweight and compact mobile battery that is just the right size to be stacked with your smartphone |

A 76-key electronic keyboard that combines compact size with powerful sound | CASIO

Audio-Technica releases the 'SOLID BASS' series of fully wireless earphones with deep bass on June 28th | ATH-CKS30TW+

Introducing the new Zen Hybrid SXFI [Direct Sales Only] - a completely wireless earphone/headphone that lets you enjoy Super X-Fi spatial audio with any wireless audio or streaming content

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
[#holoJustice] The Mission Begins! [hololive English New Unit Debut PV] - YouTube


Sapporo dinner delivery service fails to check on safety of 80-year-old woman, city apologizes after woman dies | NHK | Hokkaido

This delivery service is a contract that requires checking the safety of the recipients every day when delivering meals and contacting the relevant authorities if any abnormalities are found.
























[Heroine PV] 'Mio is on the floor below' Shinju (CV. Rumi Okubo) Ver. - YouTube


TV anime 'Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' Pillar Rehearsal Edition Blu-ray & DVD Volume 1 Bonus CD (Accompaniment Music Collection 1: Film Scoring Edition) Preview video - YouTube


TV anime 'Spirit Chronicles 2' teaser PV │ Broadcast starts in October 2024! - YouTube


TV anime 'Sky Blue Utility' 1st PV-YouTube


Anime 'Dragon Tribe -The Blazing Dawn-' | Dragon King Battle PV: Bronze and Flame Dragon King Edition - YouTube


Official PV for the anime 'Koneko no Chi Pompomra Summer Vacation' | Exclusively available on Netflix from Friday, July 19th! - YouTube


The development story behind the trial chamber - YouTube


'FARMAGIA' 1st trailer-YouTube


Commemorating the release of the CS version, 'Rusted Moss' PV with narration by Atsumi Tanezaki - YouTube


[Collapse: Star Rail] Sweet Dream Finale PV 'Tartarov's Closing Greeting' - YouTube


ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE Release Launch Trailer [2024.06] - YouTube


'Collapse: Star Rail' Short Animation 'Gramos's Ashes' - YouTube


'Fate/Samurai Remnant' DLC 3rd installment 'Fragment: White Dragon Red Demon Engi' trailer - YouTube


'Rusted Moss' - Release PV | PlayStation®5 - YouTube


Famous singer declines appearance at anime event due to use of 'generative AI' images, management apologizes / full text - Entertainment: Nikkan Sports

'You don't improve your skills and then publish a doujinshi, you improve your skills by publishing a doujinshi' is true, but there is one condition that is often forgotten - Togetter [Togetter]




◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Huge stock of luxury amplifiers bearing the name 'TOMOYA NAGASE' arrives at Hard Off Hachioji Owada store → Will they be purchased directly from the man himself? - Togetter

Fuji Rock x Summer Sonic CEOs Talk: Top Management Opens Up About the Current State of the Two Big Festivals | Rolling Stone Japan

[How?] Ado, who has not yet been seen, will hold a handshake event: 'The handshake event will be held using the Mouth of Truth method' | NTV NEWS NNN

Why is women's soccer so popular in America? A local Japanese coach talks about the real gap between Japan and the US | web Sportiva







'Tanabata no Kuni' Official Website | Disney Plus

◆ New products (clothing, food, shelter)
'PARM Gelato Ruby Berry -Luxurious 4-Berry Mix-(1 piece)' will be available nationwide for a limited time from Monday, July 1st | News Release | Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.

Eat curry bread and support the recovery of Noto! Daiichipan x GoGo Curry collaboration curry bread will be on sale from Monday, July 1st ~ A portion of the sales will be donated as a charity ~ | Daiichipan

Squeezed with the skin of a Sicilian lemon, it has an 'authentic peel texture and gorgeous aroma' Summer limited edition 'Vegetable Life 100 Sicilian Lemon Mix' now on sale ~ The taste of Sicilian lemon with a good balance of sourness and sweetness ~ | Kagome Co., Ltd.

'Yashinomi Detergent' Pokemon design launched for a limited time | 2024 | News Release | Saraya Co., Ltd. / Tokyo Saraya Co., Ltd.

The 90s skate shoe SPEED LS is back | Vans Japan Official Online Store

Sunstar's dental brand 'BUTLER' celebrates its 100th anniversary with the launch of a new series of 11 products including toothbrushes | News | Sunstar Product Information Site

Portable backboard system that can be assembled in about 30 minutes Launches June 22nd | SPALDING JAPAN OFFICIAL

(PDF file) Just press it! A little touch of style! New release of 'Paintable Stamp Rotary Stamp Dial' to make decorating your notebooks and diaries more fun

(PDF file) Golf ball 'TOUR B JGR Kinnikuman' now on sale! ~ A collaboration between 'TOUR B JGR' and 'Kinnikuman' creates a huge flying muscle! ~

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