Jun 28, 2024 18:48:00

Headline News for June 28, 2024

On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the ' Oreo Cookie Chocolate Mint Frappe, ' a drink that combines white chocolate with mint and Oreo cookies, will be released. The drink is said to be made with 'gently sweet white chocolate, refreshing mint, and bitter Oreo cookies,' topped with 'creamy, smooth whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and colorful mint-flavored candies.' It will be sold at McDonald's stores nationwide, priced at 490 yen (tax included). It will be on sale for a limited time until the end of July.

Celebrating the first anniversary of the arrival of frappes at McDonald's nationwide! To celebrate the first anniversary, chocolate mint can be enjoyed nationwide for the first time! Introducing the new 'Oreo® Cookie Chocolate Mint Frappes' available for a limited time from Wednesday, July 3rd | McDonald's Official
https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/company/news/2024/0627a/

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

Popular Chinese petit pla brand 'SHEIN' invites influencers to Chinese factories to try to improve its image, but it backfires - GIGAZINE

Tesla has abolished remote work, but now has a shortage of parking spaces and desks for employees, and Wi-Fi is unusable - GIGAZINE

Successful test of 1 terabit per second data transfer by laser communication, possible elimination of undersea cables - GIGAZINE

A cleaning worker accidentally tripped a breaker, shutting down a university's ultra-low temperature freezer and losing 25 years of research results - GIGAZINE

Why can't humans drink ocean water? - GIGAZINE

A social networking site that had raised more than 28 billion yen in funding and attracted 20 million users was shut down after it was discovered that 95% of the users were bots - GIGAZINE

Prices of Chinese solar modules are plummeting - GIGAZINE

Research results show that 'wear leveling,' a technology for extending SSD lifespan, is ineffective - GIGAZINE

Popular battle royale game 'PUBG' withdraws lawsuit against 'Fortnite', legal dispute settled for now - GIGAZINE

Research results show that the spread of COVID-19 can be suppressed if a certain percentage of people wear masks - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)

Tanuki 's gratitudepic.twitter.com/1uGrDdkDlU
— Maki @Magic Middle-Aged Serial (@inknoshimi) June 27, 2024

(-_-)zzz→(;ﾟﾛﾟ)ﾊｯ (Corgi) - Nico Nico Douga

A video of a hit man failing to hit goes viral - Nico Nico Douga

Combining lightsabers with the poles of quarreling old men makes it cool - Niconico Video

Difference in motivation with and without snacks - Niconico Video

This is what happens when you add Evangelion background music to the Birdman Contest - Niconico Video

The work with the least understanding of the show's content in the history of the Costume Grand Prix - Nico Nico Douga

I tried to tease a robot that turns off when you push the switch on with all your might - Niconico Video

By the way, I was seriously sexually harassed by the assistant advisor, so I'm using that teacher's name.
Teacher! Please pull it out with this! https://t.co/ZRCJ7K0ctp
— Mizuki Sakino (@Sakino_Mizuki) June 27, 2024

I'm chatting with my sister on LINE, but why am I being scolded? pic.twitter.com/H8kLV7lVK9
— Kooku🎈 (@newkooku) June 26, 2024

Last week, I got together with some high school classmates who live in Tokyo for the first time in 32 years, and while we were just talking like we did in high school, they asked me, 'By the way, who are you?' When I told them my name, they were surprised and said, 'You're so different.' Is it really that different? pic.twitter.com/fnQ3DmQPGa
— Daisuke Iwashita ♨Operates 12 hot spring facilities mainly in Fukui Prefecture♨ (@iwashita_furoya) June 27, 2024

I saw a caption on TV saying 'X on the Road,' but it took me a while to understand what it meantpic.twitter.com/OU6ccZvEWa
— Yuji Hayashi (@yaginome) June 28, 2024

The people who have the most advantage at art school are not those who come from wealthy families, but those who have a high attendance number in alphabetical order.
— Nukata (@6Wn4ej1gro55246) June 27, 2024

TV... pic.twitter.com/BFT5rWc1WM
— Vine⛩future pot (@turu_crane) June 28, 2024

Japanese → Koreans who know about Inmu → Chinese who know about Inmu → Republic of Korea people who know about Inmu → Koreans who know about Inmu → Mongolians who know about Inmu → Indonesians who know about Inmu → Chinese people brought me Takuya's quotes, so it's just a matter of time Vietnamese → Probably doesn't know (I showed it to a colleague who was an intern at my previous job and he was shocked)
— Liaodong Peninsula 🇹 @ C104 Monday East 17b (@ Liaodong_KMT) June 27, 2024

[Outdoor exhibit] Unable to withstand the scorching heat of over 37 degrees Celsius... wax figure of former President Lincoln's head melts https://t.co/uXGrpOu0GK

A manager said, 'I never thought it would melt at about 37 degrees Celsius.' It began to melt last weekend, and the head was removed on the morning of the 24th for safety reasons.
— Livedoor News (@livedoornews) June 28, 2024

Moss is releasing crazy stamps pic.twitter.com/Sczy7rYecF
— Sarafier🍉 (@sarafier95) June 27, 2024

I asked the hostess if the inn I was staying at didn't have a hair dryer, and she said, 'Most of the people staying here are bald, so we removed them.'
— Nono (@Smlwnvo6s1yDzNM) June 26, 2024

Replying to @sarah_mcdonalds @sarah_mcdonalds @sarah_mcdonalds @sarah_mcdonalds
— Takumi (@Lunvigor) June 27, 2024

I want to be someone who can immediately associate things like this with peoplepic.twitter.com/hujFTsoI9R
— 𝙈𝘼𝙎 ⚡︎⚡︎ Pokemon Trainer (@masaXwhiz) June 27, 2024

My kid stole my phone and made it into a crazy wallpaper pic.twitter.com/qbBzhY3R9p
— Emochan (@ek_40803) June 27, 2024

This is what happens when an error occurs in the Okinawan dictionarypic.twitter.com/Kngnf3VbEt
— TayTYAn9 (@TayTYAn9) June 27, 2024

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Academic societies with over 1 million members begin petition calling for 'double' research funding to support research: Asahi Shimbun Digital

More than 2km in diameter! A giant asteroid known as a 'planet killer' will approach Earth on the 28th! https://t.co/RctpIBdjBH

The 2,310m diameter asteroid '2011 UL21' will make its closest approach to Earth at 5 a.m. on June 28 (Japan time ) . This giant asteroid is known as a 'planet killer,' and if it were to collide with Earth, it would have a devastating effect.pic.twitter.com/8GTB0RazQf
— Nazology@Science News Media (@NazologyInfo) June 27, 2024

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)

'You won't get out of here while you're still alive. You can only get out when you die.' That's what Tsuguhiko Kadokawa was told by a doctor at the detention center.

▶ https://t.co/DJvwxTU9eR

The government will be sued for ' hostage justice, ' which means that suspects and defendants who claim innocence, deny charges, or remain silent are more likely to be detained. #KADOKAWA #KadokawaTsuguhikopic.twitter.com /i78qqaLIUl
— Niconico News (@nico_nico_news) June 27, 2024

[Full report] US Presidential Election TV Debate 2024 Biden vs. Trump: First face-off in four years | NHK | US Presidential Election

'Prime Minister Kishida to attend NATO summit in July' Chief Cabinet Secretary | NHK | NATO

Ryusaku Tanaka Journal | [Tokyo gubernatorial election] Reiwa's proud audio equipment arrives at Renho's camp

It is not true that 'Reiwa's sound equipment arrived at Renho's camp.'

The other day, Renho's camp asked me to introduce them to an audio company, and there was no reason for me to refuse, so I did.
That's all.

Reiwa Shinsengumi is
I am taking a wait-and-see approach to the Tokyo gubernatorial election.

The causes of the long recession lie in the Koizumi structural reforms and painful administrative reforms.
— Reiwa Shinsengumi (@reiwashinsen) June 28, 2024

Osaka Governor Yoshimura to consider amending ordinances to ban elderly people from using mobile phones at ATMs | NHK | Osaka Prefecture

'We could have anticipated a shortage of poster space,' 'Why did they leave it for sale?' Local government leaders speak out over message board issue during Tokyo gubernatorial election: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to make pedal misapplication prevention function mandatory in cars as early as June next year: Asahi Shimbun Digital

An original and unconventional candidate calls for 'overthrowing the government' in his campaign broadcast: his views on the crowded Tokyo gubernatorial election - Sankei News

Labor Standards Act to apply to 'housekeepers'; protection as workers; adjustments by Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare: Asahi Shimbun Digital

'Parts reuse will destroy Japanese industry,' warns economic security expert | Nikkei CrossTech (xTECH)

Germany makes acceptance of Israel's right to exist mandatory for citizenship amid rising anti-Semitism - CNN.co.jp

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red koji issue: 76 new deaths suspected; causal relationship under investigation: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's 'Red Koji' health hazard: 76 more deaths suspected - Nikkei Shimbun

Woman and security guard protesting against Henoko base relocation hit by dump truck, security guard dies in Nago, Okinawa - Sankei News

Russia deploys 10,000 migrants with citizenship to invade Ukraine - 4 photos International News: AFPBB News

Democratic Party leader Izumi criticizes Ishin for 'incoherent' policy activity expenses cancellation | NHK | Political funds

Security guard killed after being hit by dump truck at Henoko protest site; protesters also transported to hospital [Okinawa Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Arbitrary retirement age extension 'approved by the court' Plaintiff professor talks about the significance of the ruling: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Democratic lawmakers 'disappointed' in Biden after presidential debate (1/2) - CNN.co.jp

'It's too early to discuss whether loss-making lines should be abolished' - JR Shikoku's new president, Shinomiya, gets back on track / Kagawa | Mainichi Shimbun

Unsold Expo tickets: Paper tickets allowed, but venue operations may be hindered | Mainichi Shimbun

Now that I know what the perpetrator is up to... 'My daughter's future has been ruined' - Bullying of a junior high school sophomore, anger and distress of the bereaved family. She went on to high school on a school recommendation and became a corporate athlete. No apology yet | 47NEWS

Amid these doubts, the issue of school recommendations has come up. Schools often recommend students who excel in a particular field, such as sports, to enter higher education, but the premise is that the student must be recognized as having a 'good character' based on their school experience so far.
'There's no way they recommended him,' the parents said at a law firm in March 2018 when they asked the teachers and city board of education officials involved. However, there was no response at the time, and it was only in April, when the school year had changed, that the city board of education officially acknowledged that they had recommended him. During the interview, they told the parents, 'There is no standard that would not recommend someone because they are a perpetrator.'
There was no way they could accept the fact that the perpetrator was living his life with dignity. The audio data from that time records the mother's anguished cries. 'Why would you recommend someone who drove someone to death?' 'How much more will you make us suffer?' The father also couldn't help but admonish, 'It's not good for the (perpetrator) himself, is it?' The principal at the time said, 'I don't think it's over after he graduates from junior high school,' as if he would continue to instruct the perpetrator in the future, but since then, there have been no reports from the school about further instruction.

Naomi Unemoto becomes the first female prosecutor to head the prosecutor's office, July 9 | Mainichi Shimbun

Discussion on separate surnames for married couples stalled for three years... Urged by Keidanren, LDP finally takes action; Prime Minister Kishida's 'lack of enthusiasm' remains unchanged: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Ichiro Ozawa teaches Renho the 'Kawakami tactics': 'There's no other way to do it' | Mainichi Shimbun

[Breaking News] Chinese woman stabbed in school bus attack in Suzhou, China, dies Chinese media

Chinese Suzhou Japanese school bus attack leaves Chinese woman in critical condition | NHK | China

Chinese woman dies while trying to stop assailant. Authorities praise her courage: Suzhou Japanese national attacked https://t.co/hyGUwtJAva

A Chinese woman, Hu Youping (54), who had been in critical condition following the knife attack on a Japanese mother and child in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, died on the 27th. The Suzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau announced this on the 28th.
— Jiji.com (Jiji Press News) (@jijicom) June 28, 2024

Tsubasa Party leader and three others to be re-arrested on suspicion of obstruction, including chasing election car | Mainichi Shimbun

Many people are skeptical of the 'fear' of sexual crimes. The spirit of the Japanese version of DBS will eventually turn on the intellectually disabled! - Column for adults | Disability.com

Former president of nursing home operator arrested in Osaka for embezzling 20 million yen from sisters in their 80s | Kyodo News

Woman in her teens referred to prosecutors for giving birth to baby in student dormitory toilet

In the case of KADOKAWA, some people have been downloading data that appears to have appeared on the dark web and exposing it.
Regardless of your feelings toward KADOKAWA, downloading the data and exposing it to the public is tantamount to aiding the criminals.

Furthermore, no one's information should be made public.
— Munechika Nishida (@mnishi41) June 28, 2024

Niconico users are scared that their video viewing history will be revealed, but that's a groundless worry (1.5TB won't hold that much), and creators and authors who have appeared on Niconico Live or published books with KADOKAWA are likely to have their addresses, names (of course their real names), dates of birth, phone numbers, social security numbers, and payment histories revealed. I'm scared.
— Mishiki (@mishiki) June 27, 2024

Right now, they're doing some plumbing work in front of my house and they're redoing the pavement, but when I got home, this is what I saw 😑💢
They're driving their rollers over other people's property without permission, and making a huge mess with the oil from the asphalt.
Surely that's it? 😳 pic.twitter.com/1K4Vxm8mWP
— Natajigo (@cc_tapioka) June 26, 2024

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
The voices of people being swept away by the tsunami make my blood boil... - Niconico Video

2011.3.11 Tsunami video that has not yet been broadcast on TV - Nico Nico Douga

Collection of banned commercials [2001-2010] - Nico Nico Douga

Shouldn't politicians' top priority be the country and the people? – KEISUI ART STUDIO

When I was going to play volleyball with some Danish kids, I said, 'I'm not good at it, so I'll just watch,' and they were surprised - Togetter

People think that the dentist uses a drill to grind down their teeth, so if their tongue touches it even a little, it will wrap around them and kill them → Expert: 'Rather than wrapping around them and killing you, it will cut your tongue' - Togetter [Togetter]

Me: 'There are wild horses in my neighborhood.'

Person: 'That's not even Hokkaido.'

Me: 'It's true! Horses that were abandoned on this cape a long time ago have gone wild and now live with the sea at their backs, eating grass!' pic.twitter.com/yIVgphx3x6
— Hokkaido resident @ 6/23 (Sun) North Tier G16 (@North_ern2) June 27, 2024

??? 'Oh, the executives are making a racket about checking it out, so I'll just take a look around. There's no way there are wild horses out there. That's not normal.' pic.twitter.com/rsCz7Qyg7D
— Hokkaido resident @ 6/23 (Sun) North Tier G16 (@North_ern2) June 27, 2024

My boss was pissed and asked me, 'What have you been doing for the past 26 years?' I replied, thinking there's no way he's been welding since he was a baby, and he started yelling at me - Togetter

Looking at university students, especially in their first year, there are some 'harmful effects of the education they received up to high school.' The most obvious example is the tendency to 'reflect on their own responsibility,' and to 'obediently reflect' by saying things like 'it's my fault,' 'I'm causing trouble for others,' and 'I'll be more careful next time.' - Togetter

This is Kondo from Ooken. Thank you for your continued patronage. The results of the appeal have just come out. The case has been dismissed. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported me and been involved in this case up until now. Although the case has been dismissed, I am grateful that I was able to raise my voice until the very end.

Thank you so so muchpic.twitter.com/Tvq89oVBdd
— Wangwanken Honten (@wanwankenhonten) June 27, 2024

Although the outcome was unfortunate, I hope that it was a meaningful opportunity to think about how to publicize restaurant names in the event of a future infectious disease outbreak and to raise the issue. From now on, I will do my best to contribute to Tokushima Prefecture as a Tokushima ramen restaurant.

Shop owner Jun Kondopic.twitter.com/R6f9HWHzhl
— Wangwanken Honten (@wanwankenhonten) June 27, 2024

Grandma's name in Taisho pic.twitter.com/GSx4LdmhK0
— She may have been a Showa-era girl (@syouwa_otome) June 27, 2024

I would like young people to remember this.
There are probably people who continue to work as sign language interpreters even in these circumstances. True professionals do their jobs in this way.
So, what the guy in front is doing. Even if it's not against the rules, you shouldn't imitate it because you will lose credibility if you deviate from morals. https://t.co/597ov464NS
— Animaru (Railway Otaku Whale 🐋) (@Ani0noSumumachi) June 27, 2024

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)

The videos on Nico Nico Douga (Re:tentative) have been replaced with popular videos from 2011.

Whether you enjoyed Nico Nico 13 years ago or not, 'Everyone, come together!'
The videos will be replaced every few days. We will notify you in advance on this account when the videos are replaced.

▶ https://t.co/WGojafF4sD pic.twitter.com/Yf7ajgiv8T
— Niconico Official (@nico_nico_info) June 27, 2024

JK streamer gets into a hell of a mess while streaming from school - Niconico Video

Looking back at deleted videos with over 500,000 views Part 1 - Nico Nico Douga

Daisuke Tsuda: 'Only Himasora Akane's personal information should be leaked' - Comments on cyber attack on KADOKAWA - Togetter

HORI Co., Ltd. | Wireless Horipad for Steam

'Teacher, I can't connect!' Serious disparities in school internet connections | Nikkei CrossTech (xTECH)

'Minna no Bank' is a very innovative system configuration that uses 'Cloud SQL' running on GCP as the core and containerized applications in 'K8s' in both the east and west regions. It's interesting, but it's a story that's too edgy - Togetter [Togetter]

[Security News] Backdoors in Multiple WordPress Plugins - Check for Compromises (Page 1 / Total 1 Pages): Security NEXT

Accounts are locked when using 'X Pro' (TweetDeck) ~ ELECOM's official account is also affected / This appears to occur when posting, liking, reposting (retweeting), etc. https://t.co/fpnRfaehJ0 pic.twitter.com/cG54l9JbhA
— Madonomori (@madonomori) June 28, 2024

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)

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I, Friend A, will be leaving Hololive Productions at the end of June.

The reason we were able to keep going this far without stopping is because of the wonderful talents and staff...
And without a doubt, it is all thanks to all the warm fans who have supported Hololive Pro.

Thank you so much for the past 7 years! pic.twitter.com/CUldyjLABG
— Friend A (E-chan) 👓hololive STAFF (@achan_UGA) June 28, 2024

finally!!!!
'Hatsune Miku' Senbonzakura 'Original Song PV' #NicoNicoDouga
https://t.co/f83OuZ8C4g pic.twitter.com/4XBzrdVGwT
— Kurita Shigetaka (Re:tentative) 🌰 Niconico representative (@sigekun) June 27, 2024

…? pic.twitter.com/3N3ZSwVroh
— Neji-pan💊💊pixiv requests open (@Pan_Neji) June 27, 2024

Your name pic.twitter.com/sIxlJhciAN
— Trembling Bird (@torikaworks) June 26, 2024

What was 'adult manga' that was once the mainstream of manga but is now 'extinct'? Looking back on its history and significance - Togetter

Special page for the collaboration project between the TV anime 'Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin' and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Japan's first exclusive interview with 'Blue Archive': Characters are people, writers are organizations, and fiction is truth

Tomoyo Kurosawa says that when she was a child actor, she thought about retiring when she became a junior high school student or graduated from university, but she continued working as a voice actor because a certain project was not yet completed. - Togetter

The movie 'Look Back' is out today.
After a year of intense drawing, it's time for a little bonus time. https://t.co/N3e0wUUgAu pic.twitter.com/ep8V4GeRHW
— Kiyotaka Oshiyama (@binobinobi) June 28, 2024

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— Yoshihiro Togashi (@Un4v5s8bgsVk9Xp) June 27, 2024

Regarding 'depictions of smoking in fiction.'

・In the past, it was common for people (mainly men) to smoke.
It is now quite strictly avoided.

During this time, it seems like we're forgetting that for a very short time, female smoking was an expression of strength, not to be outdone by men, and not to shy away from it.
— Shinya Kasai (@kasai_sinya) June 27, 2024

◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
[World champion] Kohei Uchimura's perfect vault [You can't help but laugh] - Nico Nico Douga

Nagase Tomoya's amplifier, which was being sold at Hard Off, was purchased by his former junior from his agency, 7 MEN Samurai's Yabana Rei → Data on his famous songs was also found - Togetter [Togetter]

◆ New products (clothing, food, shelter)
[Wajima Lacquerware × HHKB] 'Re:Japan Project' starts, fusing traditional Japanese crafts with IT technology | PFU

Domino's Pizza will start selling the 'K-FOOD SUMMER' series, which allows you to enjoy the hot summer with Korean food, for a limited time from Monday, July 1st! Domino's Pizza's first! Rice on pizza!? Korean fried chicken on pizza crust!? | Press release from Domino's Pizza Japan Co., Ltd.