Jul 09, 2024 18:00:00

Headline news for July 9, 2024

Matsuya, a beef bowl chain, will be selling ' Original Chicken Curry ' as a regular menu item from 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. This spicy curry is full of the delicious flavor of carefully simmered chicken, and is characterized by its wide selection of toppings, from the classic sausage egg to the unique green onion and natto. The price is 480 yen including tax. With the introduction of the Original Chicken Curry, the 'Beef Curry,' which is a regular menu item at the time of writing, will be discontinued.

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

Children grow up healthier if they are bored during summer vacation - GIGAZINE

Sony accidentally releases a commercial in which the PS5 is installed upside down - GIGAZINE

Britain may ban boiling lobsters and octopuses as is, due to new law that says 'shellfish and mollusks should also be subject to animal welfare' - GIGAZINE

It is pointed out that the 'confession of love' of 'I like you, please go out with me' is a unique culture in some countries, including Japan - GIGAZINE

What is the most efficient and ideal engine 'Carnot cycle'? - GIGAZINE

Internet users criticize the 'man playing games alone in the hallway' that appeared in the announcement movie of 'Nintendo Switch (OLED model)' - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)

What do you do when you wake up in the morning?

Ishimaru construction
Is waking up a mental thing? Have you been talking about physics all this time? I don't understand the intention of asking a question without giving a definition. If I may say one thing, it is that your actions on the day decide everything.

<Shinjiro Construction>
I think it will wake you up. pic.twitter.com/2j7i2xNfmT
— Shinjiro Broadcasting Station (@ShinjiroTwit) July 8, 2024

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Ishimaru: 'BLT'
Store clerk: 'What type of bread?'
Ishimaru: 'Did I mention the type of bread?'
Store clerk: 'Would you like the recommended honey oats?'
Ishimaru: 'I said BLT.'
Store clerk: 'That's why I'm asking again about the type of bread. What type of bread would you like for your BLT?'... https://t.co/fIBynWjAMH
— Kazuyuki Todo/Captain: Streaming Director/Video Production/Recruitment (@frecce) July 8, 2024

Okay please calm down and listen to me your ears have gone deaf pic.twitter.com/qevX3cwgVQ
— Mirin 🇪🎸 (@miriri_sub) July 8, 2024

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— Iumo (@Iumo13) July 8, 2024

A cat's reaction when he was caught making a prank - Nico Nico Douga (Re:Temporary)

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Development of a microfabrication technique for the surface of titanium implants that utilizes the force of chewing to promote bone strengthening - Hopes for the development of new implant materials that physically control biological functions - | Press Releases & Research Results | Tohoku University -TOHOKU UNIVERSITY-

Success in controlling the charge of atomic layer two-dimensional semiconductors through surface treatment of substrates ─ A path to realizing electronic devices with extremely low power consumption compared to conventional methods ─ | Press Releases & Research Results | Tohoku University -TOHOKU UNIVERSITY-

Visualization of energy dynamics throughout the kidney: A new technology that will help elucidate the pathology of kidney disease and develop new drugs | Kyoto University

Approximately 80% of people are concerned about sagging face lines - 'Chewing gum' can make your face lines sharper! - Chewing Lab

Pathogenicity and transmissibility of bovine-origin highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus in mice and ferrets | The University of Tokyo

The relationship between uric acid levels and the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases has been revealed ~ Proof of the importance of the purine salvage pathway in the human brain and a new strategy to prevent progression by enhancing it ~ | Press Release | Faculty of Pharmacy: News & Topics - 2024 | Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences

The mechanism that determines the temperature range at which seeds germinate has been elucidated ~ Hopes for application to seed germination control technology in response to climate change ~ International collaborative research group including Professor Naoto Kawakami of the Faculty of Agriculture, Meiji University | Meiji University

Joint announcement: Discovery of non-gaseous particle formation induced by nanobubble generation - Measurement of mass due to sedimentation of particles thought to be nanobubbles -

Resumes of the two bacteriologists whose portraits appear on the old and new 1,000 yen bills | University of Tokyo

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
Israeli forces attack UN-run school in central Gaza, 16 killed - CNN.co.jp

'It reeks of power harassment' - Shinji Ishimaru asks the writer, 'Did you really read it thoroughly?' - criticism mounts over his handling of the radio show as 'overbearing' | Josei Jishin

I tried color-coding who got the most votes among the four candidates, Utsumi, Hima Sora, Anno, and Sakurai https://t.co/vSa8UjBhYI pic.twitter.com/FhdwdPEwh5
— shelltweet (@shelltweet3) July 8, 2024

Tokyo gubernatorial election: Fake images disguised as 'edited' by Shinji Ishimaru's camp are being spread by people who believe they are fabricated...Fake images of Yuriko Koike and Renho are also being spread | NHK | Countermeasures against fakes

Party support rate 'No particular support' 47.2%, LDP 28.4%, Constitutional Democratic Party 5.2% NHK opinion poll | NHK | Election

[Breaking News] Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, comes under heavy missile attack - Jiji.com

Missiles hit Ukraine, killing 36; Children's hospital in capital also attacked: Jiji.com

Shinji Ishimaru's media response during the Tokyo gubernatorial election, the so-called 'Ishimaru syntax', is so sharp that it perfectly shows his inability to converse, with the line 'Can I order a Subway?' - Togetter

Renho refutes Hideo Higashikokubaru's criticism that 'this person is not my friend' - 'He was on Takeshi's side' - Society: Nikkan Sports

Bird flu detected in American dairy cows 'has droplet-transmitted properties' | NHK | Bird flu

Mitsubishi UFJ Bank employee leaks insider information about client companies to relatives...Possibility of profiting millions of yen from stock trading: Yomiuri Shimbun

Will Mayor Ishimaru of Akitakata City become a politician representing Japan? - B... - Yahoo! Answers

The moment when a big-name businessman became 'unhappy' with Shinji Ishimaru: 'It's unthinkable in common sense' 'Since his days as mayor...' <He came in second to Yuriko Koike in the Tokyo gubernatorial election> | Bunshun Online

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
Bright light blue doesn't harmonize well with pink. – KEISUI ART STUDIO

Five students came to a restaurant, two of them brought their own lunches and ate them, and when they said 'I'm sorry, but please don't bring your own next time' on the way out, their parents came yelling at them - Togetter

Former Chief Cabinet Secretary becomes 'foster parent' after retiring from politics: 'To create a hideaway for children' | Mainichi Shimbun

(PDF file) Kibun's 'Survey on Awareness of Alcohol and Snacks' Approximately one in three people tend to look for value-for-money snacks

Survey on the actual situation of housing search and crime prevention awareness | Trend survey data | At Home Co., Ltd.

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
I left my wallet at a ramen shop and went to get it, but they said, 'You didn't lose anything,' and 'Go away!' But my wallet has a GPS... - Togetter

'Not even introduced in the US, the birthplace of GAFA' The current governor of Chiba Prefecture explains why online voting is still not possible - Togetter

If you use SSH regularly for monitoring etc., setting up ControlMaster will make things easier, but it's not recommended for regular use - ngyuki's diary

Niconico Encyclopedia was temporarily restored on July 9th.
You can only use the article and bulletin board display and article search functions.
Because we prioritized restoring the ability to read articles, links to various content and services associated with accounts (creating and editing articles, posting to message boards, rating articles, 'praising' articles, etc.) are not available. #nicopedia
— Niconico Encyclopedia (@nico_nico_pedia) July 9, 2024

Sanwa Supply Co., Ltd. releases HDMI cable with latch lock to prevent connector from coming loose

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)

[Distribution information: Consumer]
Dialogue card battle & school loop ADV 'Spring Waiting Toroidal' will be released on #NintendoSwitch #PS4 #PS5 #Xbox in summer 2024!
Teaser site➡ https://t.co/BeBtKKng0I

Akuma's wish is to have a safe graduation ceremony.
The 10 days will be repeated. Uncover the truth and graduate. pic.twitter.com/sVN9zxy1eB
— KEMCO Official (@KEMCO_OFFICIAL) July 6, 2024

Here's the information! Spring Toroidal is scheduled to be ported to consumer devices around summer!!! (っ'ヮ'c) https://t.co/qzGMLjzq0L
— Samesamekun @ Game 'Spring Waiting Toroidal' now on sale (@samesamekun) July 6, 2024

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[Celebrating Hitachinaka City's 30th anniversary!]
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Sawa Azusa from Girls und Panzer will be promoting the 30th anniversary of the founding of Hitachinaka City 🍠, which is next door to Oarai Town!
The illustration is a new drawing by character designer and chief animation director Sugimoto Isao!

The flower that represents Hitachinaka City, the nemophila, looks great on this. https://t.co/Kp2yspJhdW
— Actas [animation production company] (@Actas_Animation) July 9, 2024

◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Even if Euro 2024 is called 'boring football'... 21-year-old Bellingham's battle is not over yet | web Sportiva

What Shirai Yamane felt after going to America: 'Kawasaki Frontale's supporters were amazing' | web Sportiva

Strengths and weaknesses of the Euro 2024 semi-finalists: Is there any blind spot for Spain, the top favorite to win? | web Sportiva

What did Maya Yoshida think about the retirements of Shinji Okazaki and Makoto Hasebe? 'It really hurts my heart. It's not the same as feeling lonely...' | web Sportiva

Marvel's latest drama series 'Agatha All Along' | Trailer | Disney+ - YouTube

◆ New products (clothing, food, shelter)
'Myojo Ippei-chan Night Shop Yakisoba Grilled Corn Scorched Soy Sauce Flavor' (released July 29th) | Myojo Foods

(PDF file) Exclusive to Mos Burger & Cafe! New products perfect for the summer with a refreshing orange flavor: 'Hokkaido Butter Fluffy Souffle Pancakes [Orange & Vanilla Shake]' and 'Iced Orange Tea'

(PDF file) Mos Burger x 'Despicable Me' movie collaboration toys, first edition - Available for a limited time and in limited quantities from Wednesday, July 17th -

The spiciness and richness of the soy sauce (jan) will become 'addictive'! 'Addictive Spicy and Delicious Raisin (jan) Sauce' now on sale! | Kikkoman Group Corporate Information Site

(PDF file) [A first for the Japanese baby market!] The new 'Baby Electric Nail File' is now available, a file with a 'reciprocating' and compact head that gently cares for your baby's nails

2-way spray and suction function! Expand your cleaning options and use it more comfortably with the new 'Rechargeable Electric Air Duster Cleaner' | News Details | Nakabayashi Co., Ltd.: A comprehensive supporter of albums, bookbinding, shredding, and information organization