Headline news for September 5, 2024

Matsuya has announced that it will be bringing back its ' Oyakodon ' for the first time in two years, starting at 10:00 on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The oyakodon, which consists of grilled chicken thighs and onions simmered in a specially blended sauce, topped with a soft-boiled egg and chopped nori, is priced at 590 yen (tax included) and is also available for takeaway.

'Oyakodon' with a gentle taste is now on sale | Matsuya Foods
https://www.matsuyafoods.co.jp/whatsnew/menu/78982.html

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

Samsung to launch world's first foldable display smartphone in 2019 - GIGAZINE

Muscles will quickly fall off if you don't use them. What are some ways to maintain muscle strength at home? - GIGAZINE

Amazon's cloud service experiences outage in the US following Japan, resulting in total loss of customer data - GIGAZINE

I tried riding the 'Dream Sleeper' comfortable night bus that connects Tokyo and Osaka in a completely private room - GIGAZINE

I tried assembling the 'ENTRY GRADE 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam', which allows you to easily assemble an elaborate Gundam for around 700 yen - GIGAZINE

Google Chrome celebrates its 10th anniversary with the release of the new version 69 stable version - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other things)

Me from the day before yesterday: 'The Cactuar silicone tray is so cute!! I'm going to make some ice and put it in cafe au lait, then have bread from the bakery and Cactuar cafe au lait for a fancy breakfast!!'

Me now: 'It's not what I thought it would be' pic.twitter.com/iPA2g4Jdhv

— Melko (@KgwMlk) September 2, 2024

I posted this on Instagram and got a lot of messages saying congratulations on the pregnancy pic.twitter.com/uZZQoVW31j

— Neru (@neru_sleep) September 4, 2024

When I was in my early 20s, my boss asked me a question that I still don't understand.

Boss: 'Baldo, you're not very cooperative.
For example, there are designs A and B. Design B is wrong and cannot be completed, but the leader has decided on B. What will you do, Bardo?
Me: 'I'll pretend to do B and do A.'
Boss: 'There's no cooperation because they don't do B.' pic.twitter.com/5zNZaB9rvJ

— Baldo PM (@PM69728016) September 4, 2024

ቻnቻn is ቺቻቺቻ‼ ‼ ‼ ‼ | Hatena Anonymous Diary

😐!? pic.twitter.com/miCuPUyV3V

— 뿅😎 (@BByong403) September 4, 2024

I'm worried about the logo of a new store that recently opened, as it doesn't look like it will produce any good results no matter what. #Ide's Guidancepic.twitter.com/ZMXhuDYDbi

— Initial P (@poorlypoorly) September 4, 2024

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
The structure of the outer solar system is becoming clear - 20 years of challenges from the Subaru Telescope and New Horizons - Chiba Institute of Technology Planetary Exploration Research Center (PERC)

If we divide the history of the Earth into 'three eras'... the most impactful 'unexpected event' in 4.6 billion years has emerged (Tsukimura Katsuhiro) | Bluebacks | Kodansha (1/2)

Japan's oldest multiplication table discovered Unearthed at the site of Nara's Fujiwara-kyo capital about 1,300 years ago Used by officials for calculations (Published on September 4, 2024) | YTV NEWS NNN

One of the oldest multiplication tables ever discovered: Wooden tablet from the Asuka period unearthed at Fujiwara-kyo | Mainichi Shimbun

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
Nikkei average temporarily falls by more than 1,800 yen due to sharp decline in NY Dow - Nihon Keizai Shimbun

[Exclusive] Popular 'Working Holiday' visa fraudulent applications made using other people's 'bank balances' - agency 'Study Abroad Power' admits fraud, but victims are 'unable to re-enter the country' and more | FNN Prime Online

The real thoughts of people worried about the Minority Health Insurance Card: 'Minister Kono's attitude is the opposite...' What are the critical voices that were sent in one after another in the survey? Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Some point out government policies as the cause of rice shortages; Agriculture Minister 'continues policies' | NHK | Agriculture

Former aide to New York governor indicted for allegedly acting as agent of Chinese government | Reuters

Kansai Airport Island has been sinking for 30 years, uneven sinking, high waves...raising the island is 'destiny' | Mainichi Shimbun

'The entire LDP is black': Opposition parties unanimously criticize Aso faction for alleged secret funds | Mainichi Shimbun

Beef contains radioactive cesium exceeding the standard caused by rice straw from the time of the nuclear accident | NHK Fukushima Prefecture News

Takeshi Niinami, Executive Director of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, says financial income tax should be raised to 25% - Nikkei Shimbun

Assistant doctor at hospital in Ako, Hyogo Prefecture, asked to commit perjury in surgery error lawsuit | Kyodo News

14-year-old student opens fire at school, 4 dead in Georgia, USA - International News: AFPBB News

'She deserves to die' 'She's a trashy girl' - 2 years after her daughter was left dead on a kindergarten bus, her father is angry at slanderous comments insulting his late daughter | News | Shizuoka TV

Acquisition of small and medium-sized enterprises: Brokerage group lists information on malicious buyers to address issues such as abandoned cash withdrawal businesses | NHK

Shooting at high school in Georgia, USA: 4 dead, 9 injured; 14-year-old male student arrested as suspect | NHK | USA

Japanese national detained in Belarus 'gathering information near the border with Ukraine' | NHK

Japanese intelligence officer detained in Belarus

Minister Taro Kono's 'I will ask all citizens to file tax returns' sparks internet outrage: 'Before that, LDP lawmakers should pay their taxes properly': Chunichi Sports, Tokyo Chunichi Sports

German couple indicted for murdering Ukrainian refugee and abducting baby girl - International News: AFPBB News

Digital Minister Kono comments on possessing nuclear submarines: 'We are in an era where we must discuss this' | Mainichi Shimbun

Komeito Party to focus on measures to combat rising prices, such as providing 'food coupons' to all households...Policy draft for next House of Representatives election: Yomiuri Shimbun

Hyogo Prefectural Assembly: Experts say Governor Saito violated Whistleblower Protection Act in response to allegations of power harassment | NHK | Hyogo Prefecture

Former General Affairs Department chief fails to appear at Hyogo Governor's power harassment allegations committee | Mainichi Shimbun

Did he make you pick up the oil blotting paper after using it? 'I'm the governor' Hyogo Prefecture governor faces new power harassment allegations... 'Kigurumi is more popular than the governor' makes him angry - YouTube


Former Prime Minister Noda draws out 'centrist conservative shift' to embrace 'conservatives' who are leaving the LDP [Constitutional]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Disciplinary action taken against former bureau chief who accused Hyogo governor: 'It's like a dictator purging something' - Expert | Mainichi Shimbun

Japan Meteorological Agency to introduce 'wide-area ashfall forecast' in preparation for large-scale eruption of Mt. Fuji within the next few years... Three-stage forecast: Yomiuri Shimbun

Three megabanks to end issuance of paper promissory notes and checks; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to end issuance by September 2025 - Nihon Keizai Shimbun

Belarus: Japanese national arrested; Asian man in video | Mainichi Shimbun

Volkswagen Germany explains to employees about considering closing factories in Germany, but employees strongly oppose it | NHK | Germany

Belarus detains Japanese man on suspicion of espionage; local media reports: 'Japanese spy' - Sankei News

Volvo withdraws plan to make all its cars EVs by 2030 | NHK | EV (electric vehicle)

Saitama Prefecture seafood import and sales company to be charged with illegally importing clams from North Korea | Yamaguchi Prefectural Police Headquarters to file charges | NHK | Yamaguchi Prefecture

US Steel CEO: 'If Nippon Steel's acquisition fails, steel mills may be closed and headquarters relocated' | NHK | America

Nippon Steel's US Steel acquisition plan: 'I strongly believe in due diligence' | NHK | President Biden

[Breaking News] High school girl dies after taking 30 cough medicine pills; man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping minor, Osaka Prefectural Police | MBS News

Great Kanto Earthquake: Memorial service for Korean victims held in Saitama City; Governor issues first memorial statement | NHK | Earthquake

Chinese authorities call on students to beware of beautiful foreign spies - 2 photos International News: AFPBB News

Kono: 'Abolish year-end adjustments, all citizens will file tax returns' Concerns over increased administrative burden [LDP]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Prime Minister Kishida surprised by Motegi's 'zero tax increase' remarks: 'He was like Akechi Mitsuhide' | Mainichi Shimbun

Incumbent Secretary-General Motegi emphasizes renewal, Prime Minister angry at 'denial of Kishida administration' [LDP]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Museum designed by Kengo Kuma falls into disrepair due to deterioration... Residents shocked by 300 million yen renovation cost, repair plan with hometown tax payment also divided | FNN Prime Online

Former New York Governor's aide indicted for 'acting as an agent of China' | NHK | America

In the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election, Edano and Noda make repeated statements criticizing the LDP over politics and money issues | NHK | Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election

Minister Kono: 'It is important to have a system that allows people to freely decide how they work.' He also announces deregulation of work styles, including 'eliminating upper limits on working hours' for those who wish | TBS NEWS DIG

Volvo backs off plan to make all new cars electric by 2030 due to sluggish demand - Nikkei

Seventh 'Kujo Negi' theft, total damage exceeds 2.8 tons, Kumiyama Town | NHK Kyoto Prefecture News

TBS Radio chairman resigns, employee replaces commercial without permission: Asahi Shimbun Digital

'It's a deliberate crime' The dark side of the LDP's secret funds is revealed in a comprehensive investigation and will continue to be pursued [LDP]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Pal System unfairly reduced subcontractor fees? Fair Trade Commission advises to prevent recurrence | NHK | Retail industry

Toshimitsu Motegi announces his candidacy, but despite being the secretary-general supporting the Kishida administration, he suddenly changes his pet policy, proposing an increase in defense taxes and an end to childcare support subsidies: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

A 52-year-old suspect from Nagoya was arrested on suspicion of intercepting railway radio signals and posting them on a video site, including conversations during a fatal accident: Chunichi Shimbun Web

Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in Denmark - International News - AFPBB News

Kono: 'All taxpayers should file tax returns' Proposal to abolish year-end tax adjustments | Kyodo News

Takayuki Kobayashi: 'The social insurance burden on the working generation is heavy' ... Proposal for a system to reflect medical insurance premium usage: Yomiuri Shimbun

Hokkaido's 'mobile homes' see special demand due to hotel shortage, sales double in two years LBS Local Business Satellite - Nikkei Newspaper

[Exclusive] Governor Saito, accused of power harassment, 'demands immediate response' - chats outside of work hours, such as late nights and holidays, about 2,000 times in one year | TBS NEWS DIG

Hamas' brutal new tactics bring Gaza war and hostage plight to new heights (1/2) - CNN.co.jp

Three megabanks to instantly transfer trade payments, significantly reducing costs for companies [Evening Scoop] - Nihon Keizai Shimbun

'It was a simple task...' TEPCO did not attend preparations, made mistakes in debris removal procedure [Fukushima Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito suspected of power harassment: About 50% of employees surveyed said they had seen or heard about it 'There are also opportunities to receive harassment training' | NHK | Hyogo Prefecture

Hyogo Prefecture executive leaks whistleblower's private information; prefecture considers investigation, governor denies involvement [Hyogo Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

The decision of the Ishin Party and the LDP is key to the no-confidence motion for the Hyogo Prefectural Governor... The CDP faction will propose it to the September assembly: Yomiuri Shimbun

Indian state parliament passes bill to impose death penalty on rapists - 5 photos International News: AFPBB News

Niigata: Attempted robbery while dressed as a Shocker fighter pleads guilty at first hearing; prosecutors say 'costumes prepared at the instruction of person in charge of illegal part-time work' | NHK | Niigata Prefecture

Venezuela's President declares Christmas to start in October, thousands of protesters arrested - CNN.co.jp

LDP Presidential Election Secretary-General Toshimitsu Motegi announces his candidacy: 'Promote a policy of zero tax increases' | NHK | LDP Presidential Election

'There are other cases of secret funds as well,' says LDP Nikai faction member Hirazawa, criticizing the executive | Mainichi Shimbun

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
Family Mart's SPAM Musubi was so delicious, but as soon as they realized it was going to sell, they changed everything from the shape to the rest, which is unforgivable. 'Is this the return of Dororich?' - Togetter

Theories such as 'Japanese swords can only be handled with two hands' and 'Armor is too heavy to move' seem to be settled simply because modern people were overwhelmingly weaker than samurai - Togetter [Togetter]

Cancellations of pre-orders for new rice are a potential problem. 'We would be grateful if our products were reliably purchased overseas, and the future self-sufficiency rate of agricultural products is in the hands of consumers.' - Togetter

President of Hokuriku Railway visits Governor Hasi after decision on deemed vertical separation method - Nikkei Shimbun

While on a bus in Brazil, I encountered a robber walking around with a hat saying 'Give me your money!' Passengers put coins into the hat... - Togetter

This summer the ocean has seen a series of strange events, such as sea squirts and sponges melting, but here is the water temperature data from a device 10m deep.
A maximum temperature of 31°C was recorded in early August! That's not the sea surface temperature.
Then, on August 29th, Typhoon No. 10 struck, causing the water temperature to plummet to 23°C. This shows how important typhoons are to the Japanese seas. pic.twitter.com/IY0qxJ8Ba7

— Sui Channel/📚First book 'Sea Urchin Extermination Quest' now on sale📚 (@suichan7) September 3, 2024

'Is it really that scary? After buying a pair of shoes worth 200,000 yen, I survived for a month on 100 frozen egg white fries for 3,900 yen each.' A story about a really cheap egg white fries that makes you curious... The real thing has been revealed - Togetter [Togetter]

My 70-year-old grandmother scratched her car and went to the dealership by herself. She was told, 'You'd be better off buying a new car than paying this much for repairs!' and ended up signing a contract for a new car. - Togetter [Togetter]

As a result of going all in on the department store's strategy, I have a feeling that the British exhibition will become 'the British Comiket where top scone makers come to show off their scones after hearing that there is a big opportunity in Japan.' - Togetter [Togetter]

'People who are bad at putting things into words often don't know what they're thinking in the first place'... If you don't increase the resolution of your thoughts, you won't be able to turn them into words. - Togetter

I thought that if new rice became available in supermarkets, there would be a lot of cancellations of new rice reservations on EC.

As expected, cancellations began to trickle in.
This is especially evident in e-commerce sites that are not owned by the company.

After all, I would like to connect with people who understand the benefits of buying directly from farmers, rather than purchasing out of anxiety!

— Puff Mariko 🌾 Inasaku Head Office Representative (@farm1739) September 3, 2024

'If you keep wearing a kimono, you'll get used to it.'
At first, my neighbors would ask me questions like 'Is it a festival?' or 'Is it a comedy show?' and my friends would ask me questions like 'Why are you wearing a kimono?' but now no one asks me any questions.

'Get used to your surroundings.'

I think this isn't just about kimono, but can be said about fashion in general. #KimonoMenpic.twitter.com /4AwTk53eWM

— Walder (@waruder) September 3, 2024

Rice farmer: 'Now that new rice is available in supermarkets, there are a lot of cancellations of new rice reservations on EC. I wish people would at least try it before they evaluate it...' - Togetter

It's a sad story, but having someone who acts as a 'simple safe base' at work or in your hobbies can help stabilize your emotions and improve your performance - Togetter

My wife, who is on maternity leave, said that doing the laundry and hanging it out is physically tough, so I got up early in the morning and started hanging out the laundry, and we got into a fight → 'That's what married couples are like' - Togetter

'This program is really interesting' Unlike the world history we learned in school, the NHK program 'Master World History in 3 Months' distances us from the Western-centered view of history and allows us to grasp the flow of history in a more systematic way - Togetter [Togetter]

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Intel to be removed from Dow Jones Industrial Average due to falling stock price, down 9% on 3rd - Nikkei Newspaper

Lithium-ion battery fires, garbage disposal sites in distress - Sorting slows - Nihon Keizai Shimbun

Uber Times Collaborates with Impress Watch to Become a Ride-Share Driver Even if You Don't Have a Car - Impress Watch

Why did SoftBank stop selling Android smartphones separately? [Mobile Communications SE Junya Ishino] - Impress Watch

A female city clerk in her 50s was disciplined for slandering and assaulting her boss in a LINE group and persistently demanding an apology from another boss via email: Yomiuri Shimbun

A slight improvement to the RSS feed on 'Mado no Mori' ~ The author, who automated it with 'IFTTT', is overjoyed - Yajiuma no Mori - Window no Mori

The technology behind URL sharing: lz-string

GoPro HERO13 Black, now available - YouTube


Ultra-small GoPro HERO debuts - YouTube


The famous internet meme 'I came by bicycle' appears on ABEMA NEWS, and is a hot topic for looking so cool → He is currently active as a chef and businessman - Togetter

It was a police agency technician who broke the worst hacker's code. Ransomware flaw discovered, attracting attention from overseas - Sankei News

[Feature] Choosing a LAN cable in the age of 2.5-10Gbps. Is it okay to just buy Category 6? Check the speed difference with higher-end cables - PC Watch

Hokkaido data center boom raises concerns over power shortage - Nikkei Shimbun

A simple summary of the timeline of 'Machismo of reading culture' → 'Reading is macho' on SNS - Rejoice!@hatena

Two years of free data charges for trial use of four mobile phone companies? MVNOs at risk of collapse due to Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications policy | Nikkei CrossTech (xTECH)

Toshiba's inertial sensor module can fly autonomously across the Pacific Ocean without GPS: Scheduled for commercialization in FY2026 (1/2 page) - EE Times Japan

The macOS version of cURL has different certificate verification specifications than cURL | Sakura Knowledge

Actually, the case for M.2 NVMe SSD with Thunderbolt 3/4 connection can be used as a PCIe converter to use any PCIe card, including eGPU - Trusted source

XENOVA to stop selling DeepCool products due to 'compliance issues' - PC Watch

Regarding death threats that appear to be from Kurdish impersonators - Cybercrime

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
Kiritan takes on the mystery of Atlantis #15 (end) [VOICEROID live commentary] - Niconico Video

Mystery of Atlantis 79TH 82TH 85TH 89TH ZONE No Item Walkthrough [VOICEROID] - Niconico Video

'Shin Samurai Den YAIBA' TV anime adaptation decided! Teaser PV - YouTube


The name of that flame is sexual fetish | Ura Sunday

Official website for the anime 'The Exiled Reincarnated Heavy Knight Uses His Game Knowledge to Become Unrivaled'

I'm weak to this kind of thing. pic.twitter.com/BJ0XPf7xYg

— Tsubo (@nanashi4488) September 4, 2024

I was told to wear it myself so I made my child wear it pic.twitter.com/rYXuY8GeJ5

— Momo (@momo_nei) September 4, 2024

About ZETMAN.

The halo of revelation is
From here on, I want to make the story more entertaining.
I was really excited about drawing it, so I ended up drawing something like a preview in the comics.

The reason I stopped was mainly because the era of manga creation was shifting to digital and I couldn't keep up... pic.twitter.com/lOLSZQtpwA

— Masakazu Katsura (@MasakazuKatsura) September 5, 2024

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Episode 10 special visual released
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I wish there was one!!

Episode 10: It's All Because of Spring...
Thank you for watching🌸🫎
Look forward to next week's #Shikanoko !

🫎Fastest distribution 9/4 (Wed) 23:30 ~ ABEMA
🐯TV broadcast... pic.twitter.com/0YANDOXhdM

— 'Shikanokokokoshitantan' Official [TV anime starts broadcasting in July! ] (@shikanoko_PR) September 4, 2024

TV anime 'Maebashi Witches' 1st PV [Broadcasting starts in April 2025]-YouTube


30-second promotional video for the TV anime 'Goodbye Ryusei, Hello Life' | Broadcasting starts on TBS and other networks from October! - YouTube


[TV animation decided] 'The banished reincarnated heavy knight is unrivaled with game knowledge' teaser PV 1st edition - YouTube


[Rosider] 'Koinouta' | Non-credit ending (episode 10) - YouTube


TV anime 'Dandadan' 3rd PV | Broadcast starts on 24.10.3-YouTube


Theatrical animation 'Ganbatte Ikimasshoi' 15-second video for WEB Voice actor version | Nationwide release on October 25, 2024 (Fri) - YouTube


TV anime 'After leaving the A-rank party, I aim for the depths of the labyrinth with my former students.' Teaser PV [Broadcast in January 2025] - YouTube


TV anime 'Sound! Euphonium 3' Extra Episode ♯4 partially released! | Blu-ray & DVD Volume 4 bonus footage - YouTube


Even despair is beautiful 'Enotria: The Last Song' Gamescom Trailer - YouTube

Gold Ship and McQueen No. 1435
'That' pic.twitter.com/CHwUuLlFyb

— Nata Nakane 🥝 Book on sale now! (@natanakane) September 4, 2024

[Special video] TVCM 'Humanity, let's play. feat. tuki.' - YouTube


'Pacific Drive Deluxe Edition' Package Edition Announcement Trailer-YouTube


'The Casting of Frank Stone' | Launch Trailer - YouTube


'Street Fighter 6' Terry Theme Song: Kurikinton SF6 Arrange - YouTube


'Mining Mechs' Trailer | PS5® & PS4® - YouTube

Ashsaku hallucinationpic.twitter.com/W3tMWqUnJK

— Nonoronkozou🎅 (@nonoronkozou) September 4, 2024

Since there is no age setting for the characters in the original Dragon Quest , we should always keep in mind that there could be a route in which Princess Lora (38) becomes the wife of the hero (13) at the ending.pic.twitter.com/U5Vbu6vFqj

— Powerful Hamster (@powerhamuhamu) September 4, 2024

Walk III's female warrior has come up with a design that is appropriate for the current times, but is this no good? pic.twitter.com/fBoJZdlkS7

— Konno Tohiro FANBOX (@tohirokonno) September 4, 2024

Bikini armor is nice pic.twitter.com/AF2JggHGFg

— Ikuto Yamashita @Evangelion ANIMA all 5 volumes (@ikuto_yamashita) September 4, 2024

I'm often told that my style is old-fashioned, but I'm an artist who loves the anime touch of the Heisei era 🤭 I hope someone is touched by it #My individuality will surely touch someone's heartpic.twitter.com/o6gypxURkH

— Misaka😈10/13 Comic 1★25 direct participation (@missa_msk) September 5, 2024

Tsuchiura City aims to become a 'Mobile Police Patlabor' mecca; life-sized labor appears, fan-favorite projects and manhole covers also appear: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
'The attack from the Oza is demonic,' 'The first player's formation looked solid...' Oza Fujii gets off to a good start with a solid victory as the second player in the first game of the 72nd Oza Championship (Mynavi News) - Yahoo!News

Shogi 'Oza' five-game match: Seven-crown champion Sota Fujii wins first match | NHK | Seven-crown champion Fujii

The movie 'Minecraft: The Movie' to be released in Japan in 2025! - YouTube


Aiko reveals in court that she has been with her 'foster parents' for over 20 years: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Ryota Fukunaga wins silver medal in the men's 400m track and field! A great achievement in his fourth year since switching to para-athletics, aiming for the podium in the long jump as well [Paris Paralympics] | TBS NEWS DIG

◆New products (clothing, food, shelter)
September 12th (Thursday) New releases of 'Honey Toast' and 'Freshly Squeezed Mont Blanc Made with Annou Sweet Potatoes' | News | Jolly Pasta - Pasta Specialty Store

Enjoy the gorgeous aroma of five kinds of fruits and quality seasonal tea leaves in a hot drink! 'Luxury Fragrance Fruit Tea Hot & Cold' now available | Corporate Information | DyDo DRINCO

'Super Cup' series to be renewed on September 30, 2024 | Acecook Co., Ltd.